Austin FC

Austin FC brought major professional sports to the Texas capital for the first time, and its supporters at Q2 Stadium have turned the club's green-and-black identity into one of the most vibrant scenes in MLS. As a soccer-first market with no competing pro-sports history, Austin has embraced the club as a genuine civic institution. The team's home stadium, purpose-built for soccer, gives every match an intimate, high-energy feel. Austin FC's fast-growing fanbase reflects the city's broader identity as a hub for culture and new ideas.

Austin FC was founded in 2018, with MLS officially awarding the club its expansion franchise in January 2019, and the team debuted in the league in 2021 as its 27th franchise. The club's on-field high point came in 2022, reaching the Western Conference Final. Austin has also had success in secondary competitions, winning the 2022 Division 1 Copa Tejas and reaching the 2025 U.S. Open Cup final. The club has not yet won an MLS Cup, but its rapid stadium buildout and passionate local following have made it a fixture in Austin's sports landscape.