Austin FC’s academy is under investigation by the Austin, Texas police department and the FBI following allegations of sexual abuse involving youth players, according to multiple sources. The inquiries focus on interactions between academy players. An Austin FC source says multiple academy families reported the issues to the club, and the matter was subsequently reported to local law enforcement.
The Austin police department confirms that an investigation is underway, but provides no additional details because it “involves juveniles and is ongoing.” The FBI’s public affairs spokesperson states that the bureau could “neither confirm nor deny” whether an investigation exists and declined to offer further information.
MLS and Austin FC sources also confirm that both the Austin police department and the FBI are involved. The reporting relies on interviews with sources who speak anonymously due to the sensitivity of the allegations and the status of the investigation.
