By Dylan Butler
Austin FC's Leagues Cup 2026 run came to an end following a 2-0 quarterfinal loss to LIGA MX powerhouse Toluca FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Wednesday night.
Toluca advance to face Club León in the semifinals next week thanks to Helinho's 53rd-minute penalty kick after Oleksandr Svatok fouled Jesús Ángulo in the box. It was only the second goal Austin conceded in Leagues Cup 2026.
The Verde & Black were dealt a setback in the 40th minute after Joseph Rosales was shown a straight red card for a late challenge on Federico Pereira.
Brad Stuver did his best to keep Austin FC in the match, making several key saves in a one-goal game against the current Concacaf Champions Cup title-holders.
But the Verde & Black, who beat Tijuana and Puebla in regulation and Club América on penalty kicks during Phase One, were unable to find one more moment of magic in this Leagues Cup.
Instead, Austin were reduced to nine men after Ilie Sánchez was sent off in the 74th minute, before Jorge Díaz Price tacked on an insurance goal to seal the 2-0 victory for los Diablos Rojos.
Goals- 53' - TOL - Helinho (PK) | WATCH
- 90+7' - TOL - Jorge Díaz Price | WATCH
- TOL: Sunday, August 30 vs. FC Juárez - 8:00 pm ET | LIGA MX Apertura
- ATX: Saturday, August 29 at Portland Timbers - 10:30 pm ET (Apple TV) | MLS regular season
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