Austin FC advances to Leagues Cup quarterfinals after penalty win over Club América

Austin FC advanced to the Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinals following a 1-1 draw against Club América at Q2 Stadium, which Austin won 6-5 in a penalty shootout. The match featured an early second-half goal from an own goal by Jon Gallagher, followed by an equalizer from Austin's Myrto Uzuni in the 67th minute.

Despite the penalty loss, Club América secured advancement to the knockout stage as the second-placed team in the Liga MX zone. América is set to face Columbus Crew in the quarterfinals. Austin FC will face Toluca in their upcoming matchup.

Other notable results from the group stage include the Chicago Fire defeating Cruz Azul 2-1, which resulted in Cruz Azul's elimination from the tournament. The quarterfinals are scheduled to take place between August 25 and August 27, 2026.