Tyson Wahl

Role

General Manager, Austin FC Academy. Named to the role in January 2019, overseeing all academy operations, business, and growth from the program’s founding.

Background

Wahl had a 12-year MLS playing career, notably winning three U.S. Open Cups with Seattle Sounders (2009–2011) and competing with Columbus Crew (2013–2016). He was an All-American at UC Berkeley and played for the U-17 US Residency Program and Youth World Cup team. Grew up in Southern California playing for the Irvine Strikers FC. After his playing career, he transitioned into youth development administration with Austin FC as the club was preparing to enter MLS.

Connections

• austin-fc-academy — current organization
• texas — market

Context

Wahl built the Austin FC Academy from a single U-14 Development Academy team in 2019 to a full MLS NEXT program with four age groups (U-13 through U-17) plus a U-12 feeder and Austin FC II in MLS NEXT Pro — a rapid buildout that reflects the club’s stated goal of leading US academy development.