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FC Dallas mocks Matthew McConaughey and Shane Gillis after 2-1 win

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:23 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

FC Dallas mocks Matthew McConaughey and Shane Gillis after 2-1 win

Summary

FC Dallas took a humorous jab at Austin FC co-owner Matthew McConaughey and comedian Shane Gillis following their 2-1 victory in the latest Copa Tejas match held at Q2 Stadium on August 17, 2026. McConaughey and Gillis were seen visibly disappointed after the game's conclusion, providing Dallas with a moment to poke fun on social media by posting an image of the two alongside the caption 'tough scene.' This match continued a challenging season for Austin FC, which has struggled with only one win in their past eight matches, placing them 14th in the Western Conference. The defeat comes just days after Austin advanced to the Leagues Cup knockout stage. Austin faces Seattle in their next MLS match on August 20, 2026.

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•FC Dallas defeated Austin FC 2-1 in Copa Tejas match on August 17.
•McConaughey and Gillis were seen disappointed after the loss.
•Austin FC has a 4-10-5 record, ranking 14th in the Western Conference.
•Austin won their previous match against Club América in Leagues Cup.
•Austin FC will play Seattle next on August 20, 2026.

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10:23 PMYahoo Sports — Dallas poke fun at Austin FC co-owner Matthew McConaughey and Shane Gillis with latest X post

What they're saying

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FC Dallas have taken a cheeky swipe at Austin FC co-owner Matthew McConaughey and comedian Shane Gillis after their latest Copa Tejas clash ended with the visitors celebrating a 2-1 victory. The pair were shown looking visibly disappointed during the match at Q2 Stadium, giving Dallas the perfect opportunity to have some fun on social media.
— Yahoo Sports

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