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Austin FC

Austin, TX

About the Club

Austin FC Academy is a youth soccer organization operating in Austin, Texas, as the official academy of Major League Soccer (MLS) club Austin FC. The academy focuses on developing elite youth soccer talent within the region. It serves various age groups, with teams competing at U-15, U-16, and U-18 levels. A key distinguishing feature is its direct affiliation with a professional MLS club, providing a clear pathway for player development into professional soccer. The academy's teams compete in the MLS NEXT league, which is a top-tier youth soccer platform in North America. Austin FC Academy emphasizes a comprehensive development approach, including technical, tactical, physical, and psychological aspects of the game. The academy regularly participates in significant youth soccer events, such as the MLS NEXT Cup Playoffs. It also hosts goalkeeper clinics, demonstrating a commitment to specialized training. The program aims to prepare players for collegiate and professional soccer careers.

Leagues

Age Groups

U12
U13
U14
U15
U16
U17
U18
U19

Programs

Boys
Travel
Programs & Cost / Fee Struture

* Cost information is not official and is for reference only. Please visit the club's official website or contact the club directly for more information.

Austin FC Academy

Age Group: U13-U18 (MLS NEXT)

Commitment: Full Year

Club Fee: Program Fully Funded

Locations, Fields, & Facilities
Q2 Stadium - Home Stadium
Surface: Grass
10414 McKalla Place
Austin, TX 78758
St. David's Performance Center - Official Training Facility for Austin FC, Austin FC II, and Austin FC Academy teams
Surface: Three full-sized natural grass pitches, one full-sized artificial turf pitch, one half-sized natural grass pitch
700 Performance Dr
Austin, TX 78753
Location Map

Latest Youth Soccer News and Articles

Guide to the New MLS Next Divisions: MLS Next Homegrown and MLS Next Academy Divisions Explained
A clear breakdown of the different divisions within MLS NEXT, explaining the homegrown player rule and the academy structure.
Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
Youth Soccer Birth Year vs School Year Change Explained
August 1, 2025
Play Club Soccer Staff
The age group cut-off date is moving from a January 1st birth year to an August 1st school year system.
Youth Soccer Pyramid Explained: A Tier List of the Best Boys Leagues in the USA in 2025
With a dizzying array of acronyms, overlapping leagues, and varying levels of competition, its easy to feel overwhelmed. But fear not, this guide is your game plan to understanding the complex U.S. Boys Youth Soccer Pyramid in 2025.