MLS is making it official on Tuesday, welcoming Austin FC as the league's 27th franchise at an event in the Texas capital.
Anthony Precourt, the former Columbus Crew owner who nearly relocated the MLS original to Austin before selling the club to local ownership and continuing his Austin pursuit independently, is joined by MLS commissioner Don Garber and Austin mayor Steve Adler at The Rustic Tap on the vibrant 6th Street in downtown Austin for the ceremony that cements the city's place in the league.
Austin FC will be the second pro soccer team in the city following the introduction of Austin Bold FC into the USL Championship starting in 2019.