Copa Tejas: Through ilanchez’s lens at austinfc 🌳 ilanchez traveled from México City to see what fútbol just north of the border was all about, taking in a Copa Tejas match-up between Austin FC and the Houston Dynamo, with Austin winning 2-0 at home. Where the sounds throughout the stadium capture the identity of the Austin community: an organic blend of Mexican and Texan culture, a symbolic space where borders seemingly don’t exist. In Ilán’s words, “English and Spanish flow naturally in the stands, turning every chant into a shared language that goes beyond the game. Los Verdes (losverdesatx) and La Murga (lamurgaatx), two supporter groups with deep Mexican roots, never stopped chanting throughout the match. They built a vibrant scene where football became a collective celebration. Among the chants were adaptations of songs by Selena like “La 512” — Austin’s area code — one of her most iconic tracks.” #whereisfootball #copatejas #austin #austinfc