Texas rivals meet when Austin FC host Houston Dynamo FC for Matchday 10’s Walmart Saturday Showdown Austin FC is set to face Houston Dynamo FC in the first Copa Tejas clash of the 2026 MLS season. The match will take place at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas on Saturday night, serving as the weekend’s Walmart Saturday Showdown. Match details and how to watch The game is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. CT. Fans can stream the match live on Apple TV or access it through any device compatible with the Apple TV app. Local radio coverage will be available in English on iHeart Radio’s Alt 97.5 and in Spanish on Univision’s TUDN Radio Austin (104.3-HD2, KLQB-FM). Team outlook and recent form Austin FC returns to home soil after three consecutive away games in nine days. The Verde & Black will look to build on their strong historical performances at Q2 Stadium against Houston, where they hold a 5-1-1 record in the seven previous league meetings. Austin likewise defeated Houston 3-1 in the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 last season. Houston Dynamo FC enters the match on the back of three straight wins across all competitions, including back-to-back 1-0 victories in league play. Their most recent win came against San Diego FC on Wednesday, though starting striker Ondrej Lingr received a late red card and will be unavailable for the Austin fixture. Houston earned that win despite recording just 28% possession. Copa Tejas significance The Copa Tejas contest adds extra significance to the matchup, with annual statewide bragging rights and a supporter-created trophy on the line for the Texan team that accumulates the most points from in-state games each season. Saturday night marks the beginning of a six-match stretch before the FIFA World Cup break—three at home and three away—offering 18 points to help Austin reverse their current slump and climb the Western Conference table. Key players to watch Austin FC’s marquee winter signing, Facundo Torres, has contributed one goal and four assists in nine matches as he pushes for a spot in Uruguay’s 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. Goalkeeper Brad Stuver remains Austin’s all-time appearances leader with 192 matches played and has been the club’s No. 1 goalkeeper since their inaugural 2021 season. Jon Gallagher, another holdover from the 2021 expansion season, has made 188 appearances for the club. Midfielder Ilie Sánchez, who joined from FC Barcelona in 2025, has often captained the side. Veteran striker Christian Ramírez has scored two goals in his debut season with Austin. There is also potential for homegrown midfielder Owen Wolff to build his season debut as he continues his recovery from sports hernia surgery, per head coach Nico Estévez’s earlier comments. Predicted lineup considerations Austin FC’s starting lineup could see changes if designated player forward Myrto Uzuni and Canadian international Jayden Nelson return from injury in time for the match. Houston Dynamo FC currently sits in the middle of the Western Conference pack with a record of 4-0-4 in 2026. The team has been one of the most active during the winter transfer window and appears to be finding its stride heading into the rivalry clash.
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