Austin FC Academy Under Investigation by Police and FBI for Youth-on-Youth Sexual Abuse Allegations
Major League Soccer club Austin FC's academy is under investigation by the Austin Police Department and the FBI for allegations of youth-on-youth sexual abuse. Multiple anonymous sources told the Guardian that the investigation focuses on interactions between academy players. The Austin Police Department confirmed the investigation but declined further details due to its sensitive nature involving juveniles. An FBI spokesperson neither confirmed nor denied the probe. The Austin FC Academy stated it became aware of the allegations in December 2025 from concerned families and immediately reported them to MLS, the US Center for SafeSport, and local law enforcement. The academy suspended all activities for the affected age group and initiated an internal investigation. Multiple academy players have been disciplined, but no staff members have been. Both the club and MLS have paused their own proceedings until law enforcement concludes its investigation. The academy program includes five teams from U-13 to U-18, with over 100 players.
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