Austin FC announces development team to start play in 2023

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC will field a second team to play in MLS NEXT Pro next season, the club announced Thursday.MLS NEXT Pro is Major League Soccer's development league that gives teams a chance to get young players ready for top-level play and reserves a way to keep their skills sharp in a professional setting. In its inaugural season this year, 21 teams compete in MLS NEXT Pro. Along with Austin FC, six other MLS franchises will put teams in the league next season to bring the total