Austin FC will face Los Angeles FC in the Western Conference finals on Sunday, after knocking out Texan rivals FC Dallas in the MLS Cup play-offs, meaning Hollywood actor Matthew McConaughey will repeat a feat set by Will Ferrell's LAFC.
The MLS side backed by McConaughey have been flying this season, and are just two wins away from winning the title despite only being founded in 2018. Austin FC only played their first MLS match in April 2021, but have overseen a drastic transformation in rapid time. They're now one game away from the MLS Cup Final - the same position LAFC found themselves in during their second MLS campaign.
Austin's first ever MLS match was against LAFC, although they were beaten 2-0 in front of their new adoring fans. But it's come full circle, and now they have the chance to seek revenge and make the MLS Cup final where either New York City FC or Philadelphia Union will be waiting.
