Evil Geniuses joins Austin FC for eMLS and EA FC Pro

An Egyptian EA FC competitor just became the linchpin connecting two orgs to professional soccer's esports pipeline.

Evil Geniuses and Austin FC team up

• Evil Geniuses partnered with Austin FC on March 5, 2026.
• EG enters the eMLS competition for the first time.
• EA FC Pro's wider ecosystem is part of the deal.
• ESL FACEIT Group operates eMLS for Major League Soccer.

k1johnn's competitive resume

• John "k1johnn" Mouneer signed with Evil Geniuses.
• His eWorld Cup finish landed in the global top nine.
• EA FC 24 World Championship saw a top-five placement.
• Mouneer also grabbed the FIFA 23 FGS3 title.

eMLS Championship qualification details

• k1johnn cracked the top 30 in North American qualifiers.
• Prize money sits at $100,000 for the championship.
• Winners earn entry to the FC Pro World Championship.

What both orgs want long-term

• Chris DeAppolonio called the soccer crossover exciting.
• EG and Austin FC plan live events across central Texas.
• North American soccer momentum drives the timing here.

Related esports-soccer partnerships

• EG linked with the London-based Upwards Agency in October 2025.
• Upwards handles content services for the organization.
• Team Liquid paired with Sunderland AFC for the ePremier League.
• That UK deal mirrors the Austin FC collaboration closely.