Austin FC Extends Striker Christian Ramirez Through 2028
The veteran forward will transition into a senior roster slot starting with the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Soccer
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Austin FC has signed striker Christian Ramirez to a contract extension that will keep him with the club through the 2027-28 season. The veteran forward, who joined the team ahead of the 2026 season, will move into a senior roster slot starting with the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.
Why it matters
The extension secures a reliable offensive presence for Austin FC as the team looks to build on the production Ramirez provided during his first season in the city. The move locks in a proven veteran for the next phase of the club's development.
Ramirez recorded nine goals and two assists in 25 appearances during his first season with the club, contributing to his career total of 64 goals in 210 MLS matches. Financial terms of the multi-year extension were not released.
The players
Christian Ramirez
A veteran striker in his ninth MLS season who joined Austin FC in 2026.
Austin FC
The professional soccer club representing Austin in Major League Soccer.
The details
The agreement keeps Ramirez in Austin through the 2027-28 season, extending his tenure into his tenth and eleventh MLS years. Beginning with the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, Ramirez is slated to occupy a senior roster slot for the team. The move comes after he established himself as a key contributor in the 2026 campaign.
Timeline
Christian Ramirez joined Austin FC ahead of the 2026 season.
Austin FC announced the contract extension on October 16, 2026.
Ramirez will occupy a senior roster slot beginning in the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.
The new contract extension covers the 2027-28 season.
The Texas Context
This move follows the league's standard personnel management process as outlined in the MLS Roster Rules and Regulations regarding senior roster slots. It reinforces the team's commitment to building a core roster following the precedent set by previous multi-year veteran signings.
Fans can expect to see Ramirez on the pitch as a senior roster player when the 2027 MLS Sprint Season kicks off. This ensures the veteran striker remains a fixture in the lineup for the club's upcoming matches.
The takeaway
Ramirez brings significant experience to the Austin FC front line, having played for five other MLS clubs including the Houston Dynamo FC. Supporters should keep an eye on the official match schedule for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season to track his performance in his new senior roster role.
Further reading
You can follow roster updates and team news on the Austin Soccer page.
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