Austin FC to face another MLS team in 1st knockout round in 2024 Leagues Cup

AUSTIN (KXAN) — With Austin FC's claiming its group in Leagues Cup for the first time, Verde and Black will hit the road to take on a familiar foe in the Round of 32.

Austin takes on LAFC on Wednesday at BMO Stadium at a time to be determined. LAFC beat Liga MX's Tijuana 3-0 to open group play and then lost to the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-2 in a penalty kick shootout following a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes. LAFC finished second in the group to the Whitecaps while Tijuana was eliminated.

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