Austin FC Eyes Upset vs Toluca | MLS News

MLS News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Austin FC, despite a shaky MLS season, is firing on all cylinders in the Leagues Cup as they prepare to take on powerhouse Toluca in a high-stakes quarterfinal. With the Concacaf Champions Cup holders favored to dominate, Austin’s interim coach Davy Arnaud keeps things grounded, calling it “just another game” with extra motivation. Defender Brendan Hines-Ike embraces the underdog role, seeing it as fuel — nobody expects them to win, and that’s exactly what makes it exciting. The team’s unity, from starters to reserves, is their secret weapon against Liga MX’s elite. After topping their group…