US EditionAustin forward Brandon Vázquez tears his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his World Cup chances
TRAVIS COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 10 – Brandon Vázquez tore his right ACL after scoring a penalty and will miss the 2026 World Cup, ending his 2025 season according to Austin FC and club officials.
- On Tuesday night, Austin FC forward Brandon Vázquez tore his right ACL during a U.S. Open Cup match and will undergo season-ending surgery, jeopardizing his World Cup chances.
- Vázquez's injury occurred when he fell without contact in the 69th minute, four minutes after scoring a penalty to tie 1-1 during the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal.
- Vázquez, an MLS All-Star with nine goals and one assist this season, tore his right ACL during Tuesday's match, ending his season and jeopardizing World Cup hopes.
- Unable to continue, Vázquez will miss the 2025 season, and Austin relies on Rubio, Bukari, and Uzuni for goals.
- Vázquez's season-ending ACL injury likely diminishes his chances of making the 2026 U.S. World Cup roster.
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Austin forward Brandon Vázquez tears his right ACL, an injury that will hamper his World Cup chances
Austin forward Brandon Vázquez has torn his right ACL, ending his season and impacting his World Cup hopes. The injury occurred Tuesday during the U.S.
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