Austin FC is a professional soccer club based in Austin, Texas, and competes in Major League Soccer's Western Conference. The team's home is the beautiful, soccer-specific Q2 Stadium in the North Austin neighborhood, a venue renowned for its atmosphere and design. Founded as an expansion team beginning play in 2021, Austin FC captured the city's imagination from the start, building a massive and passionate fan base before even kicking a ball. The club's distinctive verde (green) and black colors reflect the city's motto, "Keep Austin Weird," and its environmental consciousness. After a challenging inaugural season, the team made a dramatic leap in 2022, reaching the Western Conference Final behind the league MVP performance of Sebastián Driussi, who became an instant club legend. The supporters' group, Los Verdes, and the Anthem drum corps create one of the most vibrant and loudest environments in MLS at every home match. Austin FC has successfully embedded itself into the cultural fabric of the city, representing a new, modern era for soccer in Texas. With a strong foundation and ambitious goals, the club aims to be a perennial contender for MLS Cup.