Austin’s been kicking butt for years, now we’re just making it a little more literal with our very first professional soccer team!!! Does your family bleed burnt orange but looking for a new sport to support? Austin FC is an exciting new addition to the sports (and culture) landscape of Austin. Here’s everything we know about it.
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Schedule
Q2 Stadium. Photo via Austin FC Facebook
Austin FC will kick off its inaugural 2021 season on the road for seven straight away games. Your family can tune into FOX on April 17 for their season opener against Los Angeles FC. View the team schedule here. After taking care of business on the road, the team will christen the brand new Q2 Stadium in their first home game on June 19 at 8 p.m. against the San Jose Earthquakes. You can find all home games here!
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Ticket Options
Photo via Austin FC Facebook
For Austin FC fans, there are two types of memberships to choose from. Season Ticket Memberships grant members access to exclusive Austin FC member events, pre-sales, 10% off select merchandise, and of course season tickets! Keep in mind this membership cost will vary on a yearly basis.
At this time, Season Memberships are sold out for the 2021 season, but the Waitlist Membership is available for enrollment.
While single match tickets are not yet available, for a $50 enrollment fee, waitlist members will gain priority access to the ticket release, receive 10% off select merchandise, and are prioritized for future season ticket memberships. Waitlist members have the priority to purchase up to six season ticket memberships when they become available.
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Meet the Team
Club Captain: Alex Ring. Photo via Austin FC Facebook
Led by Club Captain, Alex Ring, Austin FC is made up of 24 dedicated players from all over the world! Get to know the team and find out which player’s jersey you’ll be repping this season. You can find all of your verde wear needs at the online Austin FC Store featuring customizable jerseys, pet supplies, flags, t-shirts, swimsuits, button-ups, and even comforters— this store was made with the super-fan in mind!
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The Academy
Photo via Austin FC Academy Facebook
Is your teen soccer star ready to take his skills to the next level? The Academy is a fully funded boy’s professional academy representing the highest level of training and competition for aspiring professional soccer players in Central Texas. Players will participate in the MLS Academy League and receive invitations to top-level domestic & international tournaments with some of the world’s best clubs, world class coaching, and access to the best training equipment all free of cost!
If you know a highly skilled young player in your area, you can nominate them for the Academy here!
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Local Love to APA!
Photo via Austin Pets Alive!
Austin FC has announced a community partnership with Austin Pets Alive! that will feature adoptable dogs as honorary mascots during each home game to promote APA!’s rescue, adoption, foster, and volunteerism efforts. Austin FC will also provide additional exposure for the pets in search of a home by featuring them on their social media profiles.
This one of a kind honorary mascot program aligns perfectly with Austin’s ideals as the country’s largest “no-kill” city, and brings awareness to the mission of Austin Pets Alive!.
Check out the cutest mascots you’ll ever meet!
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