Austin

Why Austin

Here is the argument for Austin: USA, USA MLS, and a ground called Q2 Stadium Austin, Texas. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• Easy weekend

  Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 12km from the ground, and St. Cloud station is 9km closer still. A home fixture is a genuinely doable two-night trip.

• The calendar you inherit

  Following USA MLS means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. USA becomes part of your week.

• Ground floor

  Founded in 2021. There is no dynasty to inherit and no bandwagon to be accused of joining, this is a club whose history you can genuinely watch happen.

• Something to defend

  The cabinet is not empty: U.S. Open Cup and Western Conference (playoffs). Small enough to recite from memory, big enough to argue about in a pub.