Amid a slump in MLS play, Austin FC hopes to reignite its playoff push with an appearance in the 2024 Leagues Cup when it opens its group stage schedule against Pumas at home on Friday.
The Greens find themselves outside of the Western Conference playoff positions while the league is on hiatus, and were eliminated in the group stage of last year’s Leagues Cup as the recent expansion club has stagnated over the past year.
They have a tough first game, as they will face Pumas, who have started the young Liga MX season strong, sitting second in the Apertura standings in the first four games, winning three of those early results. Pumas were considered one of the top Liga MX contenders in last year’s Leagues Cup, but after winning their group, they disappointed by being eliminated in the knockout round by Querétaro.
This match is one of the first of the competition scheduled for free streaming around the world, as The Jugo Mobile brings you all the details on how to access the game from Texas.
Pumas vs Austin FC live stream free, TV channel
- Date: Friday, July 26, 2024
- Time: 9 pm Eastern Time / 6 pm Pacific Time
- TV Channel (USA): FS1 (English), UniMas (Spanish), TUDN (Spanish)
- Streaming (US): Fubo, MLS Season Pass on Apple TV (free), Fox Sports app/website, TUDN.com, Univision Now
All Leagues Cup 2024 matches are available to stream worldwide on MLS Season Pass on Apple TVThis match has been selected for free streaming on Apple TV, meaning anyone can watch it regardless of their subscription status.
Additionally, in the United States, this match will be broadcast on FS1 in English and UniMas/TUDN in Spanish. All three channels are available to stream in Fubowhich offer a free trial for new users.
What time is the Pumas vs Austin FC match?
This Leagues Cup group match kicks off at Q2 Stadium on Friday, July 26, 2024 at 8 pm local time in Austin, Texas.
Here’s how that time translates in some US time zones:
| Date | Start time | |
| Eastern Time | Friday, July 26th | 21 hours |
| Central time | Friday, July 26th | 20 hours |
| Mountain Time | Saturday July 27th | 7 pm |
| Pacific Time | Saturday July 27th | 6 pm |
| State of Alaska | Saturday July 27th | 5 pm |
| State of Alaska | Saturday July 27th | 3 pm |
Pumas vs. Austin FC lineups and team updates
Pumas must move forward without Leonardo Suarez who was withdrawn early in his last Liga MX match and will miss months due to a serious knee injury. He will likely be replaced by young Peruvian international Piero Quispe who saw action in the group stage of the Copa America this summer.
The star of the show for Pumas is Cesar Huerta who was one of Mexico’s few bright spots at the Copa America, and has two goals in the first four league games of the season.
Pumas’ projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): J. Gonzalez (GK) – Bennevendo, Nathan, Duarte, Monroy – Rivas, J. Caicedo – Ruvalcaba, Quispe, Huerta – Funes Mori.
Star Playmaker Sebastian Driussi He is well-rested for the start of the League Cup after being suspended for the club’s recent draw with Charlotte FC due to suspension.
Striker Diego Rubio He has lost his place in the forward line to the former American international Gyasi Zardescoming off the bench in each of the last two games after starting for much of the first half of the season.
Austin FC Projected Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): Stuver (GK) – Gallagher, Cascante, Hines-Ike, Guilherme – Ring, D. Pereira – Finlay, Driussi, Obrian – Zardes.
