Austin FC has welcomed five official partners

Austin FC

Austin FC has announced Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Chevron, Austin Telco Federal Credit Union, The UPS Store and UBEO as official club partners.

As the 11th most populous city in America, it had been waiting for what seems like an eternity for its first professional sports franchise, as the club was founded in 2018 but it began to compete in 2021 as a member of Major League Soccer’s Western Conference.

Austin FC President Andy Loughnane said via press release:

“As the club moves into our third season, we are fortunate and grateful to welcome five new partners, each of whom will help Austin FC continue to achieve our mission of generating goodwill across our community with impactful, Austin-based programming.”

Each of the sponsors represent the direction Austin FC will head and will form the start of some potential long-term deals from humble beginnings.

AMD

The Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) specialises in high-performance and adaptive computing leading and has been part of the Austin technology community since 1979, will collaborate with Austin FC as an official Community Partner, under the partnership, AMD and Austin FC will join forces to host a community event at Q2 Stadium in 2023.

Home to more than 3,400 AMD employees, the city of Austin is focused on advancing the future of computing across the data centre, embedded, gaming and PC markets, billions of individuals, leading Fortune 500 Businesses and cutting-edge scientific research institutions globally depend on AMD technology daily to boost how they live, work and play.

Click here to learn more about AMD.

Chevron

One of the world’s largest energy companies, Chevron, will team up with Austin FC to support the local communities and environmental initiatives, additionally, it will also be prioritising across the city to guide local boys and girls as a means of entry to high-level football training and personal development activities to continue its help for the community.

By being the Official Energy Partner of Austin FC, Chevron will be given entitlement of the southwest corner of Q2 Stadium which will formally be named the Chevron Community Corner, for every corner that Austin FC takes at every home match will trigger a community giveback initiative.

Click here to learn more about Chevron.

Austin Telco Federal Credit Union

A member of the community-owned financial institution serving the Austin metropolitan area since 1941, Austin Telco Federal Credit Union joins Austin FC to collaborate as the Club’s Official Credit Union.

Every year, Austin FC and Austin Telco will entertain two Hispanic Austin Leadership events at Q2 Stadium, offering classes free of charge on a range of topics including leadership and finance.

Click here to learn more about Austin Telco.

UBEO

One of the original companies for the city of Austin, UBEO Business Services is now the Official Office Equipment supplier of Austin FC.

Established back in 2005, UBEO has branched out nationwide in the last five years obtaining 22 organisations, the company are expert in office workflow solutions and is a noble provider of Canon, Ricoh, Xerox and other frontrunners in technology brands.

Click here to learn more about UBEO Business Services.

The UPS Store

Dedicated to the success of the communities to which it operates and the high standards they have set themselves by the growth of the company, the UPS Store has doubled after growing to over 2,000 locations in 2002 and continues to go from strength to strength.

The UPS Store offers the public a golden opportunity to become their own boss, whether it’s entrepreneurs or corporate executives, including the chance for minorities, women, veterans and retirees to take a risk in their life, also the company always has jobs available throughout America.

Click here to learn more about the UPS Store.

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Football NSW calls on clubs to Make It Red for Heart Health Round

Football NSW is calling on clubs and associations across the state to register for the 2026 Make It Red campaign, joining a national awareness movement aimed at reducing heart-related deaths on sporting grounds ahead of Heart Health Round on the weekend of June 5 to 7.

The campaign, developed by the Heartbeat of Football Foundation, asks sporting clubs to wear red, raise funds and build awareness around heart disease and sudden cardiac arrest, which is the leading single cause of disease burden and death in Australia for both men and women, and one that health authorities say is largely preventable through modifiable risk factors.

The call to action comes as the Foundation continues its work to map and register Automated External Defibrillators across NSW sporting facilities, a project that has already engaged twelve football associations and fed data into both the NSW Ambulance GoodSAM registry and NSW Health’s public AED map. The availability of a functioning, registered AED on site is among the most significant determinants of survival following sudden cardiac arrest, with survival rates declining sharply for every minute without defibrillation.

Football NSW is encouraging clubs to engage with the campaign across three areas. Clubs can register for the Make It Red campaign to help fund research, education and prevention programs. Participants, particularly those aged over 35, are encouraged to seek a free heart health screening test from their local GP or enquire about hosting a Heartbeat of Football testing day. Clubs are also urged to ensure their grounds have active, accessible AEDs in place, with guidance available through Football NSW’s Rescue Ready Guide.

The Make It Red campaign runs from June 5 to July 12, with Heart Health Round taking place across the opening weekend. Clubs can register and access participation resources at makeitred.org.

Community Spirit Shines on AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026

This week, Football Australia (FA) celebrated AFC Grassroots Football Day 2026, championing the people and communities who continue to hold up a safe, inclusive and supportive environment in the football landscape.

‘For all, for life’

In collaboration with Football NSW, Canterbury Football Association and community club, Balmain & District Football Club, the day reflected the very best of what football provides.

The event brought in participants of all ages – from 4-74 years-old – and reached a total of 400 people. Girls-only programs, all-abilities sessions and over-age football ensured all were catered for.

Such a diverse range of participants builds on a wider drive during FIFA World Football Week, which seeks to promote the sport not just as the dazzling lights of 100,000-seater stadiums, but as a way to foster community spirit and social development.

Furthermore, FA support through its Club Changer program was a welcome addition to the action, emphasising the organisation’s commitment to nurture a real love for the game across communities in Australia.

“Through Club Changer we support our clubs to provide a safe, fun and enjoyable environment where everyone is welcome; whether that be as a player, volunteer, referee or supporter,” explained National Program Manager Club Development at FA, Grace Lambourne.

“Everyone should feel they belong and are welcome to play, stay, and love the game.”

 

A welcome celebration

While the upcoming FIFA World Cup will no doubt inspire millions of future Socceroos and Matildas, events like the AFC Grassroots Football Day represent something beyond just inspiration.

It is a platform. An opportunity to express a love for football and to connect with others while doing so.

And connections between the professional and grassroots game is more important than ever if Australia is to nurture the next generation of talent.

This is particularly clear in the rise of women’s football across the nation. Since the FIFA Women’s World Cup, female participation rose by 32%, and registrations for the MiniTillies Program skyrocketed from 264 in 2023, to 1223 in 2024.

The professionals spark passion. But communities turn that passion into playing time.

That is why celebrating grassroots football – and the volunteers and families who sustain it – is a vital part of Australia’s football future. Together, FA and the AFC are creating strong foundations built on positivity, engagement, and inclusivity for all with a love for the beautiful game.

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