3 Degrees of Separation
How Austin FC and St. Louis City SC Are Connected
Played ForGyasi Zardes, Hector Jimenez2 players have played for both Austin FC and Columbus Crew: Gyasi Zardes, Hector Jimenez
RivalsHell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025)Hell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025)
Expansion DraftJohn NelsonJohn Nelson was selected by St. Louis City SC from FC Cincinnati in the 2022 expansion draft.
Austin FC connects to St. Louis City SC in 3 degrees through shared players, rivalry and expansion draft. First, Austin FC links to Columbus Crew via shared players: 2 players have played for both Austin FC and Columbus Crew: Gyasi Zardes, Hector Jimenez Then, Columbus Crew links to FC Cincinnati via rivalry: Hell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025) Finally, FC Cincinnati links to St. Louis City SC via expansion draft: John Nelson was selected by St. Louis City SC from FC Cincinnati in the 2022 expansion draft.