Austin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse
Austin FC began play in Major League Soccer in 2021. Photograph: Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAustin FC began play in Major League Soccer in 2021. Multiple sources, speaking to the Guardian under the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, said that the investigation is focused on interactions between academy players.
- ▪Austin FC began play in Major League Soccer in 2021.
- ▪Photograph: Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAustin FC began play in Major League Soccer in 2021.
- ▪Multiple sources, speaking to the Guardian under the condition of anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the investigation, said that the investigation is focused on interactions between academy players.
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Austin FC began play in Major League Soccer in 2021. Photograph: Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAustin FC began play in Major League Soccer in 2021. Photograph: Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesAustin FCAustin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuseAustin FC reported allegations to local law enforcementMultiple sources confirm the ongoing inquiriesAlexander Abnos and Pablo Iglesias MaurerFri 24 Jul 2026 17.45 EDTLast modified on Fri 24 Jul 2026 17.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleMajor League Soccer club Austin FC is under investigation by the Austin, Texas police department and the FBI for allegations relating to sexual abuse within the club’s academy.
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