The championship for Austin FC II caps off an incredible season that saw Brett Uttley’s side establish themselves as one of the best defensive sides in the league, conceding just 23 goals in the regular season.
Noël’s presence in the playoffs proved crucial for his team throughout the playoffs. Noël scored the winning goal in a 1-0 Western Conference semifinal win over Tacoma Defiance.
Austin FC II was a road warrior in the playoffs, with the playoffs consisting entirely of road games that included wins over Sporting Kansas City II, Tacoma Defiance, Colorado Rapids 2 and Crew 2.