Nashville SC advanced in the 2025 United States Open Cup with a 2-1 away victory over Austin FC in a Round of 32 match on October 2, 2025. In a hard-fought cup tie between MLS rivals, Nashville's clinical edge proved decisive. Austin FC started strongly and took a deserved lead in the first half, but Nashville equalized against the run of play just before halftime, changing the complexion of the match. The second half was a cagey affair, with the winning goal coming from a Nashville counter-attack or set-piece, silencing the home crowd. Austin FC threw players forward in search of an equalizer but could not find a way past a resolute Nashville defense. This result sees Nashville progress to the next round of the historic knockout competition, while Austin FC's focus now shifts entirely back to their MLS league campaign.