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Categories: SPORTS · CRIME

Austin FC Academy abuse investigation

Entities: Austin Police Department · Austin FC Academy · Major League Soccer · U.S. Center for SafeSport

Overview

Allegations of youth‑on‑youth sexual abuse within Austin FC Academy’s youth program emerged in December 2025. The club reported the claims to Austin police, the FBI, Major League Soccer and the U.S. Center for SafeSport, and immediately suspended all activities for the affected age group.

By July 2026, both Austin police and the FBI were interviewing witnesses at the training facility. The implicated players have been expelled, while the academy and MLS issued statements emphasizing a trauma‑informed response and a commitment to player safety. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities declining further details due to the involvement of juveniles.

Timeline

  1. about 22 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Austin FC Academy Youth Players Under Investigation for Misconduct

    Austin police are probing youth‑on‑youth misconduct at Austin FC Academy; players were expelled and the affected age group's activities suspended as the investigation proceeds.

  2. 4 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Austin FC Academy youth players investigated by FBI and Texas police for sexual abuse

    Austin FC Academy’s youth players are under investigation by the FBI and Texas police for alleged youth‑on‑youth sexual abuse. The club reported the claims to MLS, the US Center for SafeSport and local law‑enf​

Sources

ca.sports.yahoo.com · goonerdaily.com · liveblogwp.wtop.com · tmspn.com · uk-times.com