No one said Leagues Cup was fair: Group winners Austin FC officially rewarded with Round of 32 match at LAFC on Wednesday

Austin FC made it to the Leagues Cup knockout rounds, and its journey through that bracket starts Wednesday at what's recently been a house of horrors for Verde.

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Updated on Jan 23, 2025

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Austin FC 2025 first-round playoff schedule announced

Get ready for matches starting a week from Wednesday. Also, Austin's guaranteed a Sunday evening home match for its postseason appearance.

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Austin FC huddling prior to match against San Jose

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'We need to be better': Moving past a Decision Day loss into the playoffs

Verde finished the season with 37 goals and a -8 goal differential. But they got wins when they needed them — including a key win over San Jose preceding this rematch loss.

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Owen Wolff and Guilherme Biro celebrating Wolff's opening goal against San Jose

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At the Whistle: San Jose Earthquakes 2, Austin FC 1

In a season finale of no consequence to Austin's playoff fortunes, Owen Wolff got the visitors the early lead. Then, the hosts, desperate to make the playoffs, scored two goals in four minutes.

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You'll know by around 10 pm Saturday night who Austin will face in the 2025 MLS Playoffs. You'll be better prepared to watch Saturday's matches after reading this guide.

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