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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 88076, member: 27"]
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
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[*]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.
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k1johnn's competitive resume
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[*]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.
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eMLS Championship qualification details
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[*]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.
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What both orgs want long-term
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[*]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.
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Related esports-soccer partnerships
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[*]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.
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