It’s been a long time coming, but Austin FC is finally set to make its MLS debut in 2021. The expansion side will look to make a splash in its first season in the league, and it looks like they’ll do just that.
In the 2021 MLS season, Austin FC will face off against FC Dallas in the Western Conference Semifinals. The two Texas-based teams will meet at Q2 Stadium in Austin on October 24, 2022, with the winner advancing to the Conference Finals.
This will be the first time these two teams have met in the MLS playoffs, but they’ve faced off before in other competitions. In the most recent meeting, Austin FC won 2-1 in a friendly match back in February 2020.
It will be a heated battle between these two Texas rivals, and you won’t want to miss it. Here’s everything you need to know about the Austin FC vs FC Dallas MLS Western Conference Semifinals matchup.
When and where is the game?
The Austin FC vs FC Dallas MLS Western Conference Semifinals game will take place on October 24, 2022, at Q2 Stadium in Austin,
Date and start time
The Austin FC vs FC Dallas MLS Western Conference Semifinals game will take place on October 24, 2022. The game will kick off at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Location: the game will be played at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
TV channel: the game will be broadcast on TV on the ESPN networks in the United States. The specific channel will be announced closer to the game date.
How To Watch Online?
The game will be broadcast on TV on the ESPN+ networks in the United States. The specific channel will be announced closer to the game date.
In Canada, the game will be broadcast on TSN.
Who’s favored to win?
The oddsmakers have installed Austin FC as the favorites to win the game. They’re currently listed at +135, while FC Dallas is at +215.0
What’s the Austin FC vs FC Dallas MLS Western Conference Semifinals preview?
Austin FC comes into the MLS playoffs as the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. They finished the regular season with a record of 16-10-8, good for 56 points.
In the first round of the playoffs, Austin FC defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0. They’ll now look to make it two wins in a row as they take on FC Dallas.
FC Dallas comes into the MLS playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference. They finished the regular season with a record of 14-12-8, good for 50 points.
In the first round of the playoffs, FC Dallas defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1. They’ll now look to build on that wing as they take on Austin FC.
Both teams will look to make a deep run in the MLS playoffs, but only one can advance. It should be an exciting matchup between these two Texas rivals, and you won’t want to miss it.
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