Austin FC will be looking for another new designated player after selling Sebastián Driussi to Argentinean club River Plate.

After a three-month offseason, Austin FC returned to practice under new coach Nico Estévez on Monday as training camps opened across MLS.

Austin FC will look very different this year following the departures of many key figures in the club's short history.

Sebastian Driussi, the first Major League Soccer all-star in club history and scorer of 51 goals over 115 appearances, has been transferred to River Plate in Argentina. Driussi began his

Driussi joined Austin FC in July 2021 and made his debut that August. He is the club's all-time leading scorer, having tallied 45 goals in 106 appearances.

As players return to team facilities for the start of preseason there are some notable no-shows from Cincinnati, Austin and Portland Timbers.

But, as one Designated Player exits, another one arrives. Bogert also broke news Sunday that Austin FC has agreed on a club-record $10 million transfer to acquire U.S. international striker Brandon Vazquez from Monterrey in Mexico. Vazquez is a proven goalscorer in MLS and Liga MX, squarely in his prime at age 26.

If you follow MLS, you know Driussi isn’t just another forward. He’s been one of Austin FC’s pillars in recent times, a standout in a team that, not too long ago, was little more than a hopeful underdog in the American league. Driussi brought goals, leadership, and, of course, that Argentine touch that takes any team’s technical level up a notch.

Austin FC have confirmed the transfer of midfielder Sebastián Driussi to River Plate for a club-record transfer fee on Friday. This browser is not supported, please use a different one or install the app The news arrives after the 28-year-old was heavily linked with an MLS exit to join the Argentine giants.

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MLS is a league that has been growing over the past few years, thanks in part to Argentina and the players from that country. From Lionel Messi, to Maxi Moralez, to Diego Valeri, although some have retired professionally,