Austin FC on brink of MLS final a year after difficult debut


              Austin FC fans celebrate a win over FC Dallas in an MLS playoff soccer match, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Austin won 2-1. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
            
              Austin FC forward Moussa Djitte (2) celebrates his goal with teammate Sebastian Driussi (7) during the first half an MLS playoff soccer match against FC Dallas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
            
              An Austin FC fan looks on before an MLS playoff soccer match between FC Dallas and Austin FC, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
            
              Austin FC defender Julio Cascante rides on the back of teammate Moussa Djitte after Djitte scored a goal during the first half an MLS playoff soccer match against FC Dallas, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Austin, Texas. Teammate forward Sebastian Driussi, center right, and defender Jon Gallagher, far right, also celebrate the goal. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Austin FC on brink of MLS final a year after difficult debut