Austin, Texas - Austin FC and APH are asking fans to #TakeTheShotATX. The public can expect to see social media content and PSAs from Austin FC players encouraging those who have not received their COVID-19 vaccine to do so to protect our friends, family, and community.

“We hope the additional messaging and education can expand the outreach to demographics who may have not considered getting the shot,” said Dr. Mark Escott, Interim Health Authority for Austin-Travis County. “The vaccine is now available across our community free of charge and it is time to encourage those who are on the fence to take the shot for themselves, for their family, and for this community.”

“We are pleased to partner with Austin Public Health to amplify the important message of getting vaccinated,” commented Andy Loughnane, Austin FC President. “Austin FC players and coaching staff stand united in this important community initiative.”

“Our Soccer Operations team and first team roster acknowledges the importance of being vaccinated and feel privileged to have had the opportunity to get vaccinated,” commented Josh Wolff, Austin FC Head Coach. “It’s now time to do our part to amplify such an important message to our community and encourage Austinites to get vaccinated.”

“We are honored to be able to play a role in sharing this message to our community,” commented Alex Ring, Austin FC Club Captain. “As players that represent Austin, we have a duty to this city, and we are pleased to encourage Austinites to take advantage of the resources made available by Austin Public Health.”

“I've been incredibly proud of Austin FC, both on and off the field,” said Austin Mayor Steve Adler. “Thank you for helping Austin Public Health encourage vaccine in our community. Austin leads Texas in low COVID mortality rates and high vaccine distribution rates. This is an entire community effort and we are determined to win. Show your Austin FC spirit; take the shot.”

In addition to COVID-19 vaccine awareness, the partnership with Austin FC will include messaging on the 3Ws (Wear a mask, Wash hands, Watch your distance). PSAs are set to premiere in early-May on @AustinFC on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

Get a COVID-19 vaccine through APH by:

• Scheduling an appointment online
• Scheduling an appointment by phone
  • Call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000, leave your name and phone number
• Going to a walk-up clinic (see clinic hours here or call 3-1-1):
  • Delco Activity Center
  • Southeast Library
  • Little Walnut Creek Library
• Coordinating a home visit (for homebound)
  • Call 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000, leave your name and phone number

About Austin Public Health 

Austin Public Health is the health department for the City of Austin and Travis Coun  ty. Austin Public Health works to prevent disease, promote health and protect the well-being of all by monitoring and preventing infectious diseases and environmental threats and educating about the benefits of preventative behaviors to avoid chronic diseases and improve health outcomes. 

About Austin FC 

Austin FC  joined Major League Soccer (MLS) as the League’s 27th club in January 2019. Austin FC will officially begin play in the new, 100% privately financed, $260 million, state-of-the-art Q2 Stadium in June 2021.  

Austin FC operates the Austin FC Academy, the fully funded developmental academy representing the highest level of competition for elite youth soccer players in Central Texas, while serving as the exclusive developmental pathway to MLS for the region’s most talented young players.