FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FC Westlake Announces Acquisition of Sting Austin Soccer Club.

Austin, Texas — 03/23/2026 — FC Westlake is proud to announce the acquisition of Sting Austin Soccer Club, marking a significant milestone in the club’s continued growth and commitment to providing top-tier soccer development opportunities in the Greater Austin area.

This strategic acquisition strengthens FC Westlake’s position as the premier youth soccer organization in Central Texas by offering access to our programming at several new locations next season. With this move, FC Westlake will now offer participation in the Elite Clubs National League (ECNL) for girls, creating a fully integrated elite pathway for all our players and completing the mission set forth several years ago when we elected to pursue ECNL for the boys & girls programs.

In addition to ECNL girls, we will operate two ECNL Regional League (ECNL-RL) girls programs within the Texas Conference. One ECNL-RL program will be based in North Austin, while the second will serve Central and South Austin, ensuring broader access to high-level competition and development opportunities across the region.

“This is a transformational moment for our club and Austin soccer,” said Stephen Ferguson, Executive Director of FC Westlake. “The addition of Sting Austin allows us to expand our programming at all levels in North Austin, along with laying the foundation to build the top ECNL girls program in Central Texas. Sting Austin has built a strong culture and tradition, and we are committed to honoring and growing that legacy.” Additionally, Stephen stated, “I’d also like to thank Sting’s leadership team for working through this complicated process over the last year to make it a reality. They have truly shown a commitment to growing opportunities for all their current players and families, recognizing the benefits of FC Westlake moving the club forward.”

Leadership from Sting Austin also expressed enthusiasm about the future.

“This unification represents a massive step forward for the youth soccer community in Central Texas”, said Sting CEO Brent Coralli. “By combining our staff, facilities, and operational strengths, we are bolstering the foundation to form a stronger club that will serve everyone from beginners to elite players looking for collegiate and professional pathways.”

The integration process will begin immediately behind the scenes, with both clubs working collaboratively to ensure a seamless transition for players, coaches, and families. The acquisition will formally close in the coming days/weeks, subject to the satisfaction of certain customary closing conditions. Additional details will be communicated in the coming weeks.