It’s the Colorado Rapids versus Austin FC at Q2 Stadium on September 9, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 8:30 PM ET
- Location: Q2 Stadium, Austin, TX
- Streaming: Apple TV
How to Watch Colorado Rapids vs. Austin FC on September 9, 2026
You can watch the Austin FC take on the Colorado Rapids live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on September 9, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
Colorado Rapids (10-1-12) at Austin FC (6-7-10) — Match Preview
Colorado Rapids arrive at Q2 Stadium sitting 7th in MLS with a 10-1-12 record, while Austin FC sit 14th at 6-7-10 and need points at home to climb back into the playoff picture.
The visitors have gotten steady production from Paxten Aaronson, who has 4 goals and 6 assists across 23 appearances from midfield, while Austin’s attack still runs through Myrto Uzuni, who leads the club with 6 goals in just 18 matches. Darren Yapi has added 3 goals and 2 assists in 23 appearances for Colorado, giving the Rapids a second scoring option alongside Aaronson’s playmaking.
On the home side, Facundo Torres has matched that two-way threat with 3 goals and 5 assists over 23 appearances, and Joseph Rosales has quietly racked up 3 assists in 22 matches as Austin’s chief creator. Wayne Frederick rounds out Colorado’s attacking group with 2 goals and 5 assists in 20 appearances, giving the Rapids multiple ways to break down an Austin defense that sits near the bottom of the table. Neither side carries a reported injury concern into kickoff.
Streaming
Apple TV
What Time is the Austin FC vs. Colorado Rapids Match Today?
The Colorado Rapids vs. Austin FC match starts at 8:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Colorado Rapids vs. Austin FC?
You can watch Colorado Rapids vs. Austin FC on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: Colorado Rapids vs. Austin FC
Colorado Rapids
Paxten Aaronson — M. Aaronson has turned into Colorado’s engine from midfield, piling up 4 goals and 6 assists across 23 appearances this season. That assist total leads the Rapids and reflects how often the ball runs through him in the final third. He’s the player Austin’s midfield will need to account for the moment Colorado gets forward.
Darren Yapi — F. Yapi has 3 goals and 2 assists in 23 appearances up front, giving Colorado a second scoring outlet alongside Aaronson’s playmaking. He’s started regularly for the Rapids this season, and Austin’s back line will need to account for his runs into the box.
Wayne Frederick — M. Frederick has quietly put together a strong season from midfield, contributing 2 goals and 5 assists in 20 appearances. His assist number ranks among the best on the roster, giving Colorado another creative outlet alongside Aaronson. Expect him to look for the final pass when the Rapids push numbers forward.
Austin FC
Myrto Uzuni — F. Uzuni leads Austin FC with 6 goals in just 18 appearances, the best goals-per-match rate of anyone in this matchup. He’s the primary target in the Austin attack, and a home crowd hoping for points will lean on him to finish the chances Torres and Rosales create.
Facundo Torres — F. Torres brings a two-way threat from the wing, with 3 goals and 5 assists in 23 appearances this season. He’s as likely to set up a teammate as finish himself, which makes Colorado’s job of marking Austin’s attack that much harder. His combined goal contributions match Aaronson’s tally on the visiting side, stat for stat.
Joseph Rosales — M. Rosales has racked up 3 assists in 22 appearances as Austin’s chief creator behind the front line. He doesn’t put up goals himself, but his distribution has kept Uzuni and Torres supplied with chances all season. If Austin FC is going to build sustained pressure at Q2 Stadium, it likely starts with Rosales.
Watch MLS soccer Live on DIRECTV
You can watch MLS soccer matches live every day right on DIRECTV. Get started today!
Interested in a service that lets you access live sports, and only live sports and includes ESPN Unlimited at no extra cost? Check out MySports® Genre Pack® today.
Statistics provided by ESPN and subject to change.
DIRECTV Insider brings you our views on what’s happening in streaming, t.v., movies and sports. Companies and persons mentioned are not necessarily associated with and do not necessarily endorse DIRECTV. We will disclose sponsored content on our site when we show it to you, and some of the links on the site may be ads or affiliate links which means DIRECTV may earn compensation from your purchases.
