Austin Anthem

About

From MLS in Austin to Austin Anthem – Austin FC Supporter Culture Started Here

Willie Nelson Statue wearing the MLS in Austin scarf
Willie Big History

Austin Anthem History

Austin Anthem is the supporters group which created the movement for Austin FC. Founded in 2013, with a goal to bring Major League Soccer to Austin: We succeeded. Now we're on a mission to build the best, most inclusive soccer supporters organization for fans and other supporter organizations.

2013 - 2018: The MLS in Austin Years

Our Supporters Group was founded on December 7th, 2013 as a grassroots, community movement to promote Austin as a viable market for a Major League Soccer franchise and to attract the support from fans, city officials, an ownership group, and the league. We became the local destination for MLS expansion/relocation news, updates, rumors, and analysis — and led the community effort to bring Austin FC into existance. We were the first and only MLS supporters group in Austin to support this new club.

In October of 2017, Precourt Sports Ventures announced it was looking to bring a franchise to Austin in 2019. We worked tirelessly with soccer supporters from around the Austin area and with PSV to make a strong case for support to city and community leaders, the local media and others to show how Austin could support a pro soccer franchise. Our members attended countless community meetings, supporter rallies, and City Council meetings to show support for the cause.

MLS in Austin Stickers
MLS in Austin Stickers
City Hall Meeting
Rallying MLS in Austin at City Hall
Newspaper Headline: Yes to MLS
Austin Says 'Yes' to MLS
Model of Austin FC's Stadium
Early model of Austin FC's Stadium
Anthem logo on the jock tag of a white Austin FC jersey.
Anthem Logo on the inaugural Austin FC Jersey

2019 - Present: The Austin FC Legend Grows

In September of 2018, with our “MLS in Austin” mission achieved, we rebranded as Austin Anthem - with a continued shift of focus toward growing our group and supporter culture, as well as community engagement and philanthropy.

We've been at every major milestone in club history, are the first SG to have its logo on their club's kit, and our roots formed the diverse supporter culture that exists today.

Now a few seasons in, we continue to help grow the supporter community and collaborate with other supporter and fan groups — large and small. We also coordinate and collaborate with the club on various initiatives and events.

We hope you will join us and help grow the next generation of Austin FC supporters!

Anthem members at Austin FC Stadium ground breaking
Austin FC Stadium Ground Breaking
Group of Austin and LAFC fans at the first Austin FC match in L.A.
First-ever Austin FC MLS Match
Verde green lit Q2 Stadium
First-ever Austin FC Home Match

Supporting and Part of the Austin Community

We are proud to be a part of the Austin community and to support local causes and organizations. We have worked with many local organizations and have partnerships with many local businesses - and some national ones.

We believe that soccer can make a better Austin through the power of community.

Suppporters in front of a Laundromat
Laundry Project Volunteers

Often, we hear soccer fans talk about the global game bringing people together. More than any other sport, soccer creates community and joins people from all walks of life. No matter where you came from, or what your background is, soccer provides a common experience and shared passion for all.

At Austin Anthem, it’s one of the things that excites us most about our own Major League Soccer franchise. Together, we can build a community that’s greater than just a group of people who have fun cheering on our team for ninety minutes on game days. We believe that we can make a better Austin through the power of soccer.

We've done fundraising and awareness campaigns with many local organizations and have partnerships with many local businesses - and some national ones.

Pile of toys for donation
Toys for Tots Donations
Burnt Orange Scarf with the UT and Anthem Logos
Scarf Collaboration with University of Texas Soccer
Food Donation Collection
1 Night, 1,138 Pounds of Food for Donation

Partnerships & Collaborations

'Austin Anthem x Vans' label with four pairs of shoes.
Austin Anthem x Vans : Collaboration and Partnership

Here's just a few of the Austin-based and/or Austin-owned organizations and businesses we've collaborated or partnered with.

We'd love to work with your organization as well. Reach out!

Austin Beerworks x Austin Anthem can art with grackles
Austin Beerworks x Anthem : Unique Cans for Every Home Match
Food Donation Collection
Austin Anthem Ale - Circle's Best Selling Beer