Austin FC hosts Nashville SC in the 2025 U.S. Open Cup Final at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday, October 1. One of those two teams will claim its first ever trophy and a spot in the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.

The Verde & Black set themselves up for this occasion with wins in four previous knockout rounds, dating back to early May when ATXFC took its first step in the competition.

Round of 32: Austin FC 3-2 El Paso Locomotive – May 7, 2025

Austin’s Open Cup journey was nearly over at the first hurdle. ATXFC fell behind 2-0 in the first half of their first match in the tournament against El Paso Locomotive as Beto Avila netted a brace in the 20^th and 34^th minutes.

But Austin made an impressive comeback late in the second half, powered by two goals and an assist from Brandon Vazquez, two assists from Owen Wolff, and a goal by Myrto Uzuni.

Round of 16: Austin FC 3-1 Houston Dynamo FC – May 21, 2025

Vazquez was on the scoresheet again as Austin hosted in-state rivals...