Austin FC's Q2 Stadium to host USMNT's first Concacaf Nations League match

Austin FC's Q2 Stadium has been selected as the host venue for the US men's national team's 2022-23Ā Concacaf Nations League opener against Grenada on June 10, the federation announced Friday.

The fixture will kick off the USMNT's Nations League title defense as they commence Group D play, where the US were drawn with El Salvador and Grenada. The Yanks will travel to face El Salvador on June 14 in San Salvador.

ā€œThe facilities in Austin are simply world-class,ā€ USMNT head coach Gregg Berhalter said in a statement. ā€œWe have had incredible experiences there in the Gold Cup and World Cup Qualifying, and we think itā€™s the perfect venue to begin the defense of our Nations League title.ā€

Q2 Stadium has served as Austin FC's home field since the expansion club's entry to MLS in 2021, with the 20,000-plus seat venue quickly becoming one of the most formidable grounds in MLS.

It will mark the third time Q2 Stadium has hosted a USMNT match, with the US emerging victorious on both previous occasions. The Yanks topped Qatar 1-0 at the facility in the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup semifinals, before a 2-0 win over Jamaica in Concacaf World Cup Qualifying.