Are Austin FC the most disappointing team in MLS this season? 🫣
Austin FC is facing significant disappointment this season in the MLS Western Conference. Despite investing over $30 million in new players, the team has struggled, currently sitting at 13th in the conference. Their recent performances, including a 5-0 loss to San Diego, have raised concerns about a potential crisis for the club.
- ▪Austin FC has spent over $30 million on new players since the 2025 offseason.
- ▪The team is currently 13th in the MLS Western Conference and 24th in the league overall.
- ▪Austin has not won in MLS since beating St. Louis, with only three wins in 14 matches this season.
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| Original publisher | Yahoo Sports |
| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/austin-fc-most-disappointing-team-023900917.html |
| Publication time | Sun, 17 May 2026 02:39:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-17T03:10:19.134Z |
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