Austin FC is tied for most points in the Western Conference. Sure, it’s only after one game, but it’s better than the alternative. The Verde & Black opened the 2025 MLS season and the Nico Estévez era Saturday with a 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City in cold and rainy conditions at Q2 Stadium.

Sporting KC kicked off its 2025 MLS regular-season campaign on Saturday night in Austin, Texas. After a 1-0 defeat on Wednesday night at the hands of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami, Sporting fell by the same scoreline once again.

Osman Bukari scored off a corner kick in the 77th minute and Austin FC opened its fifth MLS season with a 1-0 victory over visiting Sporting Kansas City on Saturday in the first game of the season for both clubs.