Austin FC Falls in Midweek Match; Longhorns Baseball Extends Win Streak

Austin FC fell 2-1 to FC Dallas on Wednesday night at Q2 Stadium after conceding a late goal in the 87th minute.

The result leaves the team three points behind the playoff line in the Western Conference with nine matches remaining this season. Midfield control slipped after the 60th minute when Dallas shifted to a more compact formation and forced turnovers in the middle third. Austin created 14 shots but converted only one, highlighting ongoing issues with finishing inside the box.

University program builds momentum

Texas Longhorns baseball secured two victories at the Disch-Falk Field this past weekend, defeating Baylor 7-4 on Friday and 5-3 on Saturday. The series sweep improved the team's conference record to 12-6 and kept them in contention for an at-large NCAA bid. Pitching staff limited opponents to six earned runs across the two games while the offense collected 19 hits.

These outcomes matter because both clubs operate within the same summer schedule window that affects local fan attendance and youth academy pipelines. Families in East Austin and South Lamar neighborhoods often split weekends between Q2 Stadium matches and university games, creating overlapping demand for parking and concessions.

Attendance figures and next steps

Wednesday's Austin FC crowd reached 18,742, according to club figures released Thursday morning. That number sits 12 percent below the 2025 average for the same fixture. Ticket prices for the July 18 home game against LAFC start at $28 in the north end sections.

Fans can purchase remaining seats through the club app or at the Q2 Stadium box office on East 51st Street. The Longhorns next play at home on July 15 against Oklahoma State, with first pitch set for 6:30 p.m. at Disch-Falk Field.