Austin FC revealed their decisions on the 2025 contract options for several players today, finalizing their roster for the upcoming season with 21 contracted players. The club has guaranteed contracts for 19 players, including Guilherme Biro, Sebastián Driussi, and Gyasi Zardes. Additionally, Austin FC has exercised the 2025 contract options for Jimmy Farkarlun and Dani Pereira, bringing the total number of contracted players for the 2025 season to 21.

However, the club has chosen not to renew the contract options for players like Matt Hedges, Alex Ring, and Jhojan Valencia. Hector Jimenez is currently exploring his options as he remains out of contract. Damian Las is on loan at Louisville City FC until December 31, 2024.

Following these roster decisions, Austin FC is gearing up for the 2025 Major League Soccer regular season, set to kick off in February. Details regarding the complete schedule will be unveiled in the coming months.

Social Media Reactions:
- Various comments flooded social media following the roster announcements, with fans expressing amusement over the term "end of roster decisions."
- Speculation arose regarding the future of players like Matt Hedges and Sebastián Driussi, with questions raised about their performance and potential moves in the offseason.
- Fans debated the reasons behind certain contract decisions, such as the departure of Alex Ring, highlighting past expectations and current outcomes within the team.

These updates come during an intriguing period for Austin FC, as they shape their roster and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead in the 2025 MLS season.