Austin FC’s back in Leagues Cup, and they’ll play at least 3 home matches
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC is back in Leagues Cup, and they’ll play their first three matches in August at home.
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Verde and Black qualified for this year’s showcase event by making the MLS Cup postseason in 2025. They’ll face off against Tijuana, Puebla and América in the first phase of the tournament in Austin.
Austin FC and Minnesota United played to a 2-2 draw Saturday in the Major League Soccer season opener at Q2 Stadium (KXAN photo/Phill Robb)Austin FC’s Leagues Cup Phase 1 schedule (all at Q2 Stadium)
- 8 p.m., August 6 vs. Tijuana
- 8 p.m., August 9 vs. Puebla
- 7:30 p.m., August 13 vs. América
The tournament features 18 teams from both MLS and Liga MX, and the top four teams from each league after Phase 1 will move on to the knockout quarterfinal round. That’s based on points from game results — three for a win, two for a penalty shootout win and one for a penalty shootout loss. There are no ties in Leagues Cup. Every match will be decided by penalty kicks if tied after 90 minutes.
The tournament setup ensures that crossover matches between the leagues will happen all the way up to the quarterfinal round. The losing teams of the semifinal matches compete for third place while the winners play for the title. The top three finishing teams earn spots in the 2027 Concacaf Champions Cup tournament, with the champions placed directly in the Round of 16.
Austin FC did not qualify for last year’s Leagues Cup, but won its group in 2024 before falling to LAFC 2-0 in the Round of 32.
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