Supporter backlash may leave some seats empty at Q2 Stadium for Leagues Cup

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Coming off a spirited 2-2 home draw against Charlotte, Austin FC heads into the 2024 Leagues Cup with a little momentum and hope that this year's tournament result will be better than the last.Austin was bounced in the group stage with 3-1 losses to Liga MX sides Mazatlan and Juarez, and with a no-ties policy in the tournament, Verde has to win games outright or in a penalty shootout to advance to the knockout round. Austin takes on Pumas at 8 p.m. Saturday inside Q2 Stadiu