Midfielder Owen Wolff signed a contract extension with Austin FC on Monday that puts him in a spot on the U22 Initiative roster and is guaranteed through June 2030.
Wolff, who turned 21 last Tuesday, became Austin FC’s first homegrown signing in September 2021 at the age of 16 and made his MLS debut in November 2021 – the first of 137 appearances with the club.
MLS launched the U22 Initiative that year to make it easier for clubs to acquire and retain top young players. Wolff’s new contract will count against the club’s salary cap at a reduced rate and he will take up a place on the senior list.
“I have learned and experienced so much during my time in Austin so far, both as a young player and as a person,” Wolff said in a press release. “I am delighted to commit once again to the club and to the city, and I am confident that we can achieve great things.”
The league ranked Wolff fourth on its annual list of best young players as he was selected to the MLS 22 Under 22 list for the third straight year in 2025. He was No. 17 in 2024 and No. 18 in 2023.
The club selected Wolf as their Offensive Player of the Year after leading goal contributions in all competitions with seven goals and 12 assists (both single-season career highs). He started 31 of 34 MLS regular season games and totaled seven goals and eight assists.
Wolff set a club record with six game-winning goals in a season. For his career in MLS, he has 10 goals and 13 assists in 120 regular season matches (80 starts).
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