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Associated Press
Jul 10, 2025, 12:36 PM ET
AUSTIN, Texas -- Austin FC guardant Brandon Vázquez tore his close ACL, an wounded that volition hamper his chances of making the United States roster for adjacent year's World Cup.
The 26-year-old was wounded during Tuesday night's U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal against San Jose. Austin said Thursday helium volition person season-ending surgery.
Vázquez fell without interaction successful the 69th minute, 4 minutes aft converting a punishment footwear that tied the people 1-1. He was removed from the tract connected a stretcher.
An MLS All-Star, Vázquez joined Austin from Monterrey successful January and leads the squad with 9 goals successful each competitions this season. He has 4 goals successful 11 appearances for the U.S. but was not connected the Concacaf Gold Cup roster.
Austin won 4-2 connected punishment kicks aft a 2-2 gully and plays Minnesota connected Sept. 16.
