Austin FC fans had plenty to cheer about this week as the club picked up a victory over Club Tijuana in the Leagues Cup, according to photos and reports published by KENS5 and the Austin American-Statesman.
The Leagues Cup is the annual international club competition that pits Major League Soccer sides against Liga MX opponents, giving Austin FC a chance to measure itself against some of Mexico’s top professional teams. A win over a Liga MX club is always a notable result, and Verde supporters turned out to back their team through the summer tournament run.
The victory was confirmed by the Statesman, which noted Austin FC’s triumph and identified Club Tijuana as the Liga MX opponent the club defeated. KENS5 also published a photo gallery capturing the action from the match, giving fans who couldn’t attend a look at the highlights from the pitch.
The result adds momentum for Austin FC as the Leagues Cup competition continues. The tournament format gives MLS clubs a high-profile stage to compete internationally, and advancing past a Liga MX opponent is a meaningful accomplishment for the club and its growing fanbase in the Texas capital.
It has been an energetic stretch for Austin sports fans, with Texas Longhorns football also returning to practice for the 2026 season at the same time — giving the city plenty of reasons to rally around its teams as summer winds down and the fall sports calendar approaches.
Sources: kens5.com, statesman.com
