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Austin will play host to Charlotte in Saturday's Major League Soccer (MLS) encounter at the Q2 Stadium.
El Tree are currently 10th on the Eastern Conference table following back-to-back losses against Seattle Sounders and Dallas, while Charlotte are sixth in the east after a two-goal draw with Columbus Crew.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.
Austin vs Charlotte kick-off time & stadium
| Date: | July 20, 2024 |
| Kick-off time: | 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET |
| Venue: | Q2 Stadium |
MLS match between Austin and Charlotte will be played at the Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, United States.
It will kick off at 5:30 pm PT / 8:30 pm ET on Saturday, July 20, in the United States (US).
How to watch Austin vs Charlotte online - TV channels & live streams
In the US and worldwide, the MLS match between Austin and Charlotte will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.
Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates, while highlights of the game will be uploaded to the official MLS YouTube channel.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Austin team news
Sebastian Driussi is suspended after seeing red in the Dallas loss on Thursday, as Diego Rubio could slot in as the former's replacement behind striker Gyasi Zardes.
The defensive lineup is expected to be unchanged, with Brad Stuver in goal and the pair of Owen Wolff and Daniel Pereira in the centre of the park.
Austin possible XI: Stuver; Gallagher, Cascante, Vaeisaenen, Biro; Wolff, Pereira; Finlay, Rubio, Obrian; Zardes.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Stuver, Bersano, Cleveland |
| Defenders: | Hedges, Desler, Hines-Ike, Vaisanen, Jimenez, Gallagher, Cascante, Svatok, Kolmanic, Biro |
| Midfielders: | Valencia, Pereira, Ring, Finlay, Burton, Wolff |
| Forwards: | Bukari, Zardes, Obrian, Rubio, Fodrey, Farkarlun |
Charlotte team news
Midfielder Junior Urso has been sidelined since sustaining a knock in the game against DC United in mid-June, while defender Nathan Byrne will miss the game on account of a yellow card suspension.
Bill Tuiloma can replace the suspended Byrne, with Patrick Agyemang starting upfront once again.
It remains to be seen if Karol Swiderski will play a role here after returning from his loan deal at Hellas Verona.
Charlotte possible XI: Kahlina; Tuiloma, Malanda, Privett, Uronen; Westwood, Diani; Abada, Bronico, Vargas; Agyemang.
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers: | Kahlina, Bingham, Odunze, Marks |
| Defenders: | Tuiloma, Pedro, Uronen, Lindsey, Malanda, Neeley, Forbes |
| Midfielders: | Westwood, Dejaegere, Bronico, Bender, Petkovic, Diani, Privett, Scardina, Cambridge |
| Forwards: | Abada, Vargas, Smalls, Berchimas, Agyemang, Tavera, Romero, Swiderski |
Head-to-Head Record
The following is the head-to-head record between Austin and Charlotte across all competitions.
| Date | Match | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2022 | Charlotte 0-1 Austin | MLS |