AUSTIN (Talk1370.com) -- Austin FC unveiled the full 34-game slate for its inaugural Major League Soccer season on Wednesday.
As previously announced, Austin FC will kick the season off on the road against the Los Angeles Football Club on Saturday, April 17, followed by six additional road matches before returning to Austin for the club's home opener at Q2 Stadium on Saturday, June 19.
Austin FC will compete in the Western Conference, along with 12 other clubs, while the remaining 14 MLS clubs will compete in the Eastern Conference. The 26th MLS season will conclude on Decision Day, Nov. 7. The Audi 2021 MLS Cup Playoffs are scheduled to begin on Nov. 19, culminating with MLS Cup on Saturday, Dec.
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Matchups against soon-to-be Texas rivals FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo FC will take place in August with Houston visiting Austin on August 4 and Austin FC traveling to Frisco to play FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on August 7. Additional matches against FC Dallas include the Heineken Rivalry Week game on August 29 at Q2 Stadium (7:00pm CDT on FS1) and on October 30 back at Toyota Stadium. The Verde and Black play Houston Dynamo FC at BBVA Stadium on September 11 and October 24 at Q2 Stadium.
Austin FC will play five regular season home matches on Wednesdays, one on Thursday, seven on Saturdays, and four on Sundays during its inaugural season.