Xavier Báez

Defensive Midfielder - Austin FC
26 Apr 2027
Monday
Process
Overview Personal Contract News 4 Transfers Relations Events 103 Awards Matches History

Events

103

  1. Tahiel Jiménez, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  2. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  3. Promised playing time by manager

  4. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  5. Promised playing time by manager

  6. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  7. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  8. Promised playing time by manager

  9. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  10. Promised playing time by manager

  11. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  12. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  13. Promised playing time by manager

  14. Worried by competition from a new signing Daniel Meneses

    Serious
    Cause
    A much younger rival has arrived in his position. He was already short on minutes before the signing arrived.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  15. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  16. Promised playing time by manager

  17. Dropped to the bench as Nicolás Dubersarsky was preferred

    Moderate
    Chosen instead
    Nicolás Dubersarsky was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  18. Squad status changed

  19. Weighing up retirement

    Minor
    Cause
    He is deep into the late stage of his career.; His playing role has shrunk sharply.

  20. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  21. Promised playing time by manager

  22. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  23. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  24. Promised playing time by manager

  25. Praised by manager

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  26. Promised playing time by manager

  27. Worried by competition from a new signing Tayvon Gray

    Moderate
    Cause
    The new arrival has visibly higher ability. The newcomer is on a much larger wage deal.
    Outlook
    Contract request risk increased.

  28. Left out as Nicolás Dubersarsky was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Nicolás Dubersarsky was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  29. Emi Ochoa, a compatriot, joined the squad

    Moderate
    Cause
    Shared nationality and language helped this take root. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Settling-in period is still under way.

  30. Left out as Nicolás Dubersarsky was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Nicolás Dubersarsky was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  31. Manager trust is growing

    Serious
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  32. Left out as Nicolás Dubersarsky was preferred

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Nicolás Dubersarsky was preferred — lower injury-risk profile.
    Cause
    He is being eased back from injury.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  33. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He does not always respond well to pressure, which softened the lift.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  34. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  35. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Minor
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  36. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  37. Returned to full training after injury

    Moderate
    Cause
    The medical team cleared him, but the staff are protecting him from a rushed comeback.

  38. Contract extension signed

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $472.9K/y

  39. Contract renewal offered

    Decision
    Movement
    2y · $472.9K/y
    Who
    Morris James

  40. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  41. Promised playing time by manager

  42. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  43. Promised playing time by manager

  44. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  45. Promised playing time by manager

  46. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  47. Promised playing time by manager

  48. Struggling to settle into the squad

    Minor
    Cause
    The settling-in period at a new club is the bigger picture. The language gap is making integration harder.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  49. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  50. Promised playing time by manager

  51. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  52. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  53. Promised playing time by manager

  54. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  55. Promised playing time by manager

  56. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  57. Promised playing time by manager

  58. Hard conversation with the manager about playing time

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  59. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  60. Promised playing time by manager

  61. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  62. Promised playing time by manager

  63. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  64. Promised playing time by manager

  65. Manager trust is growing

    Serious
    Cause
    A supportive tone left him motivated to respond.
    Outlook
    Manager trust should improve if this form continues.

  66. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  67. Promised playing time by manager

  68. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  69. Promised playing time by manager

  70. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  71. Promised playing time by manager

  72. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  73. Promised playing time by manager

  74. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  75. Promised playing time by manager

  76. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  77. Promised playing time by manager

  78. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  79. Promised playing time by manager

  80. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  81. Promised playing time by manager

  82. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  83. Promised playing time by manager

  84. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  85. Promised playing time by manager

  86. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  87. Promised playing time by manager

  88. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  89. Promised playing time by manager

  90. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  91. Promised playing time by manager

  92. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  93. Promised playing time by manager

  94. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  95. Promised playing time by manager

  96. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  97. Promised playing time by manager

  98. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  99. Promised playing time by manager

  100. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  101. Promised playing time by manager

  102. Praised by manager

    Serious
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  103. Signed as a free agent

    Decision
    Movement
    Austin FC