Through the Lens: October 10, 2026

By Grace Castillo

Published Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026 04:29 PM

Scene setters before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scene setters before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scenes from the locker room prior to the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Scenes from the locker room prior to the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Oleksandr Svatok #5 arrives to the stadium before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 arrives to the stadium before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 arrives prior to the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Bell #15 arrives to the stadium before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 arrives prior to the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 arrives to the stadium before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 arrives to the stadium before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni #10 arrives to the stadium before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Bell #15 in the locker room before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Damian Las #12 in the locker room before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 prepares in the locker room prior to the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni #10 in the locker room before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 walks onto the pitch before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 in the locker room before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
An Austin FC player warms up before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 during warmups for the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 100 match appearance before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 in locker room before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 gets ready in locker room before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Sunset over the stadium before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC huddle in locker room before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Emmit Beliveau and the heartbeat of Austin prior to the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 and Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 walk out before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 walks out before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
A general view of Q2 Stadium during the national anthem before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
A general view of fireworks at Q2 Stadium during the national anthem before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Rooftop pyro is seen outside the stadium before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Images of Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni #10 winning Leagues Cup Top Goal Scorer Award before the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC starting XI prior to the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
General view prior to the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Mikkel Desler #3 dribbles the ball during the first half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC supporters look on during the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Myrto Uzuni #10 /kicks the ball during the first half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher #17 the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Ervin Torres #38 passes the ball during first half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 makes a save during the first half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 and Nashville SC players run for the ball during the first half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 makes a save during the first half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Facundo Torres #11 sprays water on himself during the first half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Ervin Torres #38 kicks the ball during the first half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Vallejo performs on the north concourse as part of the Live Music Capitol of the World theme night during halftime of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Vallejo performs on the north concourse as part of the Live Music Capitol of the World theme night during halftime of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Vallejo performs on the north concourse as part of the Live Music Capitol of the World theme night during halftime of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Supporters smoke during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Guilherme Biro #29 crosses the ball during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Christian Ramirez #21 points during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 makes a save during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 reacts during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Angela Wang/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 scores a goal during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 looks on as his kick goes into the goal during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. (Photo by Chelsea Purgahn/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 celebrates after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Jacob Gonzalez/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Przemysław Płacheta #77 dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Besard Sabovic #14 shoots the ball during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC defender Brendan Hines-Ike #4 dribbles the ball during the second half of the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver #1 clapping towards fans after the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by Zach Del Bello/Austin FC)
Austin FC forward Brandon Vazquez #9 thanks the fans after the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)
Austin FC midfielder Ilie Sanchez #6 takes a selfie with fans after the match against Nashville SC at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, on Saturday October 10, 2026. (Photo by JJ Moothart/Austin FC)