Austin FC Academy under police FBI probe

Multiple outlets report that Austin FC Academy is under investigation by the Austin Police Department and the FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth misconduct within its youth system. The academy said it learned of the December 2025 allegations, reported them to MLS, the US Center for SafeSport, and local law enforcement, and suspended the affected age group while the inquiry proceeds. Officials have emphasized that the investigation involves juveniles and is ongoing, with limited public detail available. MLS and Austin FC confirmed that several academy players have been disciplined, though no staff members have been publicly disciplined, and FBI agents have visited the club’s training facility for interviews. Both the police and the FBI have refrained from confirming details beyond the existence of investigations, as the case unfolds, with the club and league pledging full cooperation with authorities. The reporting on this story has been consistent across outlets such as KXAN, The Guardian, and others, all noting the ongoing nature of the probe and the club’s cooperation.