Loons vs. Austin: Keys to the Match, Storylines and a Prediction

Loons vs. Austin: Keys to the match, storylines and a prediction

Minnesota United vs. Austin FC What: U.S. Open Cup semifinal When: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday Where: Allianz Field Stream: CBS Sports Network; Paramount+ Weather: 75 degrees, mostly sunny, 5 mph east wind Form: Minnesota is unbeaten in four, including a 3-1 victory at first-place San Diego on Saturday. Austin had won two straight before a 2-0 loss to Texas rival FC Dallas last weekend. Recent matchups: Minnesota beat Austin 3-0 in Texas on May 3 and th…

Austin FC travels to Minnesota for a chance at history

Joyous and heartbreaking at the same time, the semifinals are special in any sport. The winning team advances to the final. A chance at glory. A game to cement themselves in the history books. The losing team is lost in those same history books, so close to the game that could give them a shot at fame, and yet they seem so far.Advertisement It’s probable these are the thoughts circling at St. David’s Performance Center as Austin FC prepares for…