Soccer

Austin FC Welcomes Partnership With Special Olympics.

As Major League Soccer franchise Austin FC starts play in its upcoming season, the team will help to field a squad made up of Special Olympics Texas athletes for a series of matches.

Austin FC on Oct. 23 announced a partnership with Special Olympics Texas to create a roster of local abled and disabled athletes to participate in the MLS Unified program.

“Special Olympics Texas is a wonderful organization that we’re very proud to support,” said Austin FC President Andy Loughnane in an Oct. 23 news release from the club.