Through the Lens: October 1, 2025

By Grace Castillo

Published Wednesday, Oct 08, 2025 05:09 PM

Sunrise before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Sunrise before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene Setters for the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Kit of the match for the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 poses for a photo prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 poses for arrival portraits before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 poses for a photo prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Supporters march before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Rudy Arredondo/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters march prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters march prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Supporters march before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 arrives before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Live oak Tree event before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 poses for arrival portraits before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Žan Kolmanič #23 poses for arrival portraits before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 poses for arrival portraits before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Live oak Tree event before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters stand together before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters pose for a photo before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters pose for a photo before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18 warms up in the locker room before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Thursday October 2, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 in locker room before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 prepares in the locker room prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 warms up before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Thursday October 2, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 and Speedbump interview with CBS Sports before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 and Speedbump interview with CBS Sports before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 during warmups before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 during warmups before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 prepares in the locker room prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles in the locker room before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey and forward Brandon Vazquez #9 hit the Heartbeat of Austin before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Thursday October 2, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey and Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 Heartbeat of Austin for the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 during walkouts before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC walks out before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Walkouts before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Fireworks during the national anthem before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot with pyro before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
The tifo is seen before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC tifo before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
The Austin FC tifo is raised before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Starting 11 for the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 with the tifo before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 and Austin FC Minister of Culture Matthew McConaughey before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddles with the tifo before the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC starting XI prior to the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Kickoff during the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 heads the ball during first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 shoots the ball during first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18 dribbles the ball during the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 passes the ball during the first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Noah Goldberg/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 defends during the first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 shoots the ball and scores during the first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 scores a goal during the first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after scoring a goal during the first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 scores and celebrates during the first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 shoots goal during the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after scoring a goal during the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Wide stadium shot after a goal during the first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Myrto Uzuni #10 celebrates after scoring a goal during the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 celebrates during the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Fans during first half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC team huddle at midfield at the start of the second half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 punches the ball out of the box during the second half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 dribbles the ball during the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters during the second half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)Austin FC supporters during the second half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Water spray in the Austin FC supporter section during the second half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18 clears the ball during the second half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Carlos Barron/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 heads the ball during the second half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Osman Bukari #11 in action during the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters cheer during the second half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Daniel Pereira #8 looks on during the second half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33 kicks the ball during the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by Maria Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Game action from the Austin FC supporter section during the second half of the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Julio Cascante #18, Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff #33, Austin FC midfielder CJ Fodrey #19 and Austin FC forward Jader Obrian #7 react to their loss as Nashville SC players celebrate their win after the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 watch the trophy ceremony after the U.S. Open Cup Final match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Wednesday October 1, 2025. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)