It’s FC Dallas versus Austin FC at Q2 Stadium on August 16, 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 FC Dallas vs. Austin FC on August 16, 2026
You can watch Austin FC take on FC Dallas live on DIRECTV on Apple TV on August 16, 2026 at 8:30 PM ET.
FC Dallas (7-6-5) at Austin FC (4-5-9) — Match Preview
FC Dallas rolls into Q2 Stadium at 7-6-5, currently 6th in MLS, while Austin FC sits 4-5-9 and 14th in the league, a gap wide enough to frame this as a measuring-stick night for the home side. Petar Musa has been Dallas’s most productive attacker by a wide margin, scoring 13 goals in 16 appearances this season, and that kind of finishing touch makes him the focal point of every Dallas possession that reaches the final third. Austin counters with Myrto Uzuni, who has found the net 6 times in 16 matches and remains the clearest scoring threat on a roster still chasing consistency. Joaquín Valiente has quietly become Dallas’s chief creator with 5 assists across 16 appearances, the kind of service that keeps Musa and the rest of the front line supplied. Facundo Torres matches that output from the Austin side, recording 5 assists in 18 appearances to lead the home team’s service into the final third. With both midfields generating chances at a similar clip, the difference on August 16 may come down to which back line holds up better against the opposing attack.
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What Time is the FC Dallas vs. Austin FC Match Today?
The FC Dallas vs. Austin FC match starts at 8:30 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch FC Dallas vs. Austin FC?
You can watch FC Dallas vs. Austin FC on Apple TV.
Players to Watch: FC Dallas vs. Austin FC
FC Dallas
Petar Musa — F. He leads Dallas with 13 goals in 16 appearances, a scoring rate that makes him the clear focal point of the attack. That volume of finishing has carried Dallas through stretches when the rest of the attack has gone quiet. Austin’s back line will need to account for his movement in behind all night.
Joaquín Valiente — M. He sets the tone for Dallas from midfield, setting up teammates for 5 assists across 16 appearances this season. His distribution is what turns Dallas’s forward line into a cohesive scoring threat rather than isolated individual efforts. Expect him to probe for space between Austin’s midfield and back line.
Patrickson Delgado — M. He adds a secondary scoring outlet from midfield, chipping in 3 goals across 15 appearances. Delgado offers a different kind of threat than Musa up top, arriving late into the box rather than starting as the focal point. That variety gives Dallas another wrinkle when opponents key on its top scorer.
Austin FC
Myrto Uzuni — F. Six goals in 16 appearances make him the most dangerous finisher on the home roster this season. He’s the shot Austin most wants to generate whenever its buildup finally reaches the final third. Christian Ramírez isn’t far behind with 5 goals in the same number of appearances, giving the home side a second proven scoring option up top.
Facundo Torres — F. His 5 assists in 18 appearances lead Austin’s service into the final third, matching Valiente’s output on the opposite side of the field. Torres’s combination play out wide is often what turns Austin possession into real scoring chances. Getting him involved early figures to be a priority for the home side.
Jon Bell — D. He has chipped in 2 goals of his own across 14 appearances, an unusual scoring contribution for a defender. Bell’s presence at the back matters just as much for what he prevents, especially against a Dallas attack built around Musa’s runs into the box. Limiting the service Musa receives starts with Bell and his center-back partners holding their shape.
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