Austin FC academy facing investigation into youth-on-youth sexual abuse claims
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 9:45 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Austin FC is currently under investigation by the Austin police department and the FBI regarding allegations of sexual abuse within its academy. The inquiry has been prompted by reports from multiple academy families, focusing on interactions between players. The Austin police confirmed its involvement, emphasizing the case's sensitivity due to juvenile participation. Austin FC stated it took immediate action after learning of the allegations in December 2025, reporting them to relevant authorities and suspending all activities for the affected age group. The investigation remains ongoing, with part of the inquiry being handled by law enforcement.
- •Austin FC is under investigation by local police and the FBI.
- •Allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse involve academy players.
- •The investigation began following reports from academy families.
- •All activities for the affected age group have been suspended.
- •Austin FC is cooperating with law enforcement during the inquiry.
- 9:45 PMYahoo Sports — Austin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse
- 9:45 PMThe Guardian Sport — Austin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse
"Austin FC reported allegations to local law enforcement Multiple sources confirm the ongoing inquiries Major 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. 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. An Austin FC club source said that multiple academy families reported the issues in question to the club. The Austin police department confirmed the existence of the investigation to the Guardian on Thursday, adding that because it “involves juveniles and is ongoing,” no other details could be shared. An FBI spokesperson said the bureau could “neither confirm nor deny” the existence of an investigation and declined to comment further. Sources at MLS and Austin FC confirmed the existence of the Austin police department and the FBI’s investigations. Continue reading...
"Major 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. 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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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 9:45 PMAustin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse
Major 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. 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.
- The Guardian SportJul 24, 2026, 9:45 PMAustin FC academy under investigation by police and FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse
Austin FC reported allegations to local law enforcement Multiple sources confirm the ongoing inquiries Major 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. 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. An Austin FC club source said that multiple academy families reported the issues in question to the club. The Austin police department confirmed the existence of the investigation to the Guardian on Thursday, adding that because it “involves juveniles and is ongoing,” no other details could be shared. An FBI spokesperson said the bureau could “neither confirm nor deny” the existence of an investigation and declined to comment further. Sources at MLS and Austin FC confirmed the existence of the Austin police department and the FBI’s investigations. Continue reading...
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