Austin FC host FC Dallas for Copa Tejas rivalry match

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·14 August 2026

Austin FC host FC Dallas for Copa Tejas rivalry match

By Cal Meachem

Copa Tejas takes center stage during Matchday 20 when Austin FC host FC Dallas for Sunday Night Soccer presented by Continental Tire.

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How to watch & stream

Apple TV

When

Sunday, Aug. 16 | 8:30 pm ET/5:30 pm PT

Where

Q2 Stadium | Austin, Texas

Match Trailer | Austin FC welcome FC Dallas for Copa Tejas clash

Austin FC

Standings

14th in Western Conference
17 points (4W-9L-5D)

Last game

Austin have turned heads during Leagues Cup, finishing second in the MLS Phase One table.

After cruising past Tijuana (2-0) and Puebla (3-0) to open the tournament, they defeated Club América 6-5 in PKs following a 1-1 draw. Myrto Uzuni netted the goal that sent them into the quarterfinals.

They'll look to transfer that good form to MLS play, where they've lost five of their last six contests.

Players to watch

Myrto Uzuni: The Albanian Designated Player has a team-high 6g/5a in MLS play and is on fire at the moment, netting four goals during Leagues Cup.
Facundo Torres: The Uruguay international is in his first season with the Verde & Black, and has one goal alongside a team-best six assists.
Brandon Vazquez: The USMNT striker returned from an ACL (knee) injury in May. Is his first goal of the year around the corner?
Brad Stuver: Austin's longtime standout in goal, Stuver was an All-Star in 2025 and leads MLS with 89 saves.

Need to know

It's becoming make-or-break time for Austin FC, who are second-to-last in the Western Conference.

Yet the Verde & Black are only seven points off the Wild Card places, meaning a few wins in a row could get them right back into Audi MLS Cup Playoffs contention.

Following the 2026 MLS season, legendary former Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin will take over. He was hired in June, and Davy Arnaud is serving as interim coach in the meantime.

FC Dallas

Standings

6th Western Conference
27 points (7W-5L-6D)

Last game

Dallas fell one point short of the Leagues Cup quarterfinals, finishing ninth in the MLS table after a 3-1 loss vs. Toluca followed victories over Chivas and Querétaro.

Last time out in MLS play, Dallas drew 0-0 with the LA Galaxy.

Players to watch

Petar Musa: The Croatian international represented his country at the 2026 FIFA World Cup and is currently tied atop the MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi race with 13 goals.
Logan Farrington: Musa's partner up top, the 24-year-old striker is second on the team with 10 goal contributions (6g/4a) this season.
Kaick: The 20-year-old Brazilian patrols the center of the pitch and has developed into a key piece of Dallas' midfield.
Osaze Urhoghide: Urhoghide has emerged as a standout in Dallas' backline this season, starting all 15 matches he's been available for and adding 1g/2a.

Need to know

Sunday night marks the first Copa Tejas clash between these two rivals. Created in 2021, Copa Tejas is a competition that pits all three Texas clubs against one another in a round-robin format, with the team finishing with the highest point total crowned the winner.

Both Austin and Dallas have won the title twice, meaning Sunday's match could prove critical for which club is first to claim their third title.