The rumor mill has stopped churning as concrete plans emerge for Austin FC to host the big one – the Major League Soccer All-Star Game of 2025 at their home turf Q2 Stadium. The 2019 expansion team has made significant strides, locking down legal contracts to pen the deal, as per the ESPN.

With last year's showdown featuring the MLS All Stars getting trounced by English powerhouse Arsenal with a merciless 5-0, anticipation is high for a redemption arc. However, those looking for payback will have to cool their heels as next year's opponent remains a mystery, as reported by KXAN. This year the All-Star game will take place in Cleveland on July 24, with the MLS All Stars matching up against the Liga MX All-Stars.

A promise made, a promise kept; Precourt Sports Ventures, the lifeblood of Austin FC, vowed to build not only a competitive team but also a stadium that snugs into the top echelons of North American sporting venues. According to ESPN, Precourt said at the time, "The greatest way we can show our gratitude is in our actions as leaders of Austin FC. Our intent is to build a team that will be a perennial contender for MLS Cup."

Building on their pledge, Austin FC has made a splash outside the lines as well, boasting a sold-out streak for their MLS regular season and playoff home matches in the first three years with average attendances tipping the scales at over 20,000 fans. It demonstrates the magnetic appeal of soccer in Austin and hints at the electric atmosphere we can anticipate come summer 2025 when the All-Star Game takes the Texas capital by storm.