Austin FC II announced today that midfielder Mo Badawiya has signed an MLS NEXT Pro contract with the team, his first as a professional player. Badawiya was previously playing for ATXFC II via an amateur agreement. His contract is guaranteed through the end of the 2027 season with options for 2028 and 2029.
Badawiya, 17, has made seven (7) MLS NEXT Pro appearances to date including two (2) starts. He is a product of the Austin FC Academy which he joined prior to the 2024-2025 MLS NEXT season. Badawiya joins Micah Burton and Ervin Torres as ATXFC Academy products currently on professional contracts with Austin FC II.