"I've been visualising this moment for a long time. Just grinding through every day, pretty much, to get here. Being able to be back with the team, being able to step back onto the field and hearing the stadium go crazy, it was an amazing feeling. There were a lot of days where I finished rehab, and cried on my way home."
"There were some very difficult days. So the consistency of staying positive, of showing up with the discipline to push myself every single day and be the best version of myself, that was the hardest part. My family, my wife and son, having them by my side has been the very best thing for me; they take my mind off the pain and everything else."
"I think we all know that there are things we still need to work on, but the team looks better and better with every match. The quality of the players we have is incredible, so I believe that once the pieces fall into place, we'll undoubtedly be flying."
Brandon Vazquez made his comeback for Austin FC after a lengthy injury absence, entering as a substitute in the 89th minute against St. Louis City SC with the team leading 2-0. Vazquez described the emotional journey of his recovery, highlighting the mental and physical challenges of rehabilitation while emphasizing the importance of family support. He credited his wife and son for helping him maintain positivity during difficult days. Austin FC has improved with back-to-back victories, moving to 11th place in the Western Conference. Vazquez expressed confidence in the team's quality and potential, noting that continued development will lead to stronger performances.
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