Major League Soccer Gameweek 2
Austin 1 - 0 FT DC United
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jared Stroud 12'
29' Facundo Torres
HT
↓ H. Kijima ↑Gabriel Pirani 46'
↓ J. Stroud ↑J. Hopkins 46'
67' ↓ I. Sanchez ↑B. Sabovic
68' ↓ J. Nelson ↑C. Ramirez
↓ Peglow ↑L. Munteanu 77'
77' ↓ J. Rosales ↑C. Fodrey
79' Daniel Pereira
82' C. Ramirez
87' Besard Sabović
90' ↓ F. Torres ↑J. Bell
↓ B. Servania ↑N. Markovic 90'
Keisuke Kurokawa 90'+2
Gabriel Pirani 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Austin
Goalkeepers
Bradley Stuver 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jon Gallagher 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Oleksandr Svatok 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Brendan Hines-Ike 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Guilherme Biro
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
58%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Dani Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilie Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
67
Entry
Joseph Rosales 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Facundo Torres
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Jayden Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Myrto Uzuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Damian Las 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Žan Kolmanič
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateja Đorđević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
CJ Fodrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ervin Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Besard Šabović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Dubersarsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Ramirez 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
DC United
Goalkeepers
Sean Johnson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Silvan Hefti
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Lucas Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kye Rowles 
SHIELD
4
Blocks
4
Blocks
0
Interceptions
0
Tackles
Keisuke Kurokawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Jared Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Matti Peltola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Servania 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Hosei Kijima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Forwards
Tai Baribo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Peglow
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
77
Entry
BENCH
Alex Bono
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
S. Nealis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Conner Antley
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nikola Markovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Hopkins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gabriel Pirani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gavin Turner
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Murrell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Louis Munteanu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/2025 | DC United | 2 - 4 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
| 10/05/2023 | Austin | 3 - 0 | DC United | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 04/16/2022 | DC United | 2 - 3 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Audi Field |
Austin Win
DC United Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 1 GD: -3
League Standings
P: 30 GD: +32
P: 30 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +8
P: 30 GD: +10
P: 30 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: +15
P: 30 GD: +2
P: 31 GD: -9
P: 30 GD: 0
P: 30 GD: -3
P: 30 GD: -5
P: 30 GD: -3
P: 30 GD: -8
P: 30 GD: -18
P: 30 GD: -39
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Austin
DC United
Austin
DC United
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Ramirez Breaks The Wall At Q2 Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. A phenomenal goalkeeping display was ultimately undone by a late strike in a match that severely lacked attacking quality from the visitors.
Opening Aggression
Austin took the field at Q2 Stadium with clear intent and immediate aggression. They held controlled possession from the first whistle and immediately put the visitors under the microscope. The Intensity sparked early as the home side fired wave after wave of attacks, trying to rattle the opposition's backline. DC United completely struggled to break out of their own half, settling into a deep defensive block. The shot count piled up rapidly as the half progressed. Austin registered an impressive 15 shots inside the box, turning the penalty area into an absolute shooting gallery. Yet, for all their neat build-up play and territorial dominance, they kept hitting a brick wall in the final third. The home crowd grew visibly anxious as early, high-quality chances continually went begging.
The Goalkeeping Wall
The true narrative of this grueling matchup belonged to one man holding the defensive line. Sean Johnson delivered an absolute masterclass between the pipes for the visitors. Facing relentless set-piece pressure—Austin eventually racked up 11 corners—Johnson stood incredibly tall under the stadium lights. He made 7 crucial saves to repeatedly preserve the tense deadlock. The Balance of the match leaned heavily toward the aggressive hosts, but Johnson’s constant heroics made an unexpected away victory feel entirely possible. Every time Austin broke through the defensive lines, they found the veteran shot-stopper perfectly positioned. The home side desperately needed a fresh tactical approach. They needed an unpredictable spark off the bench to finally bypass a goalkeeper who looked utterly unbeatable.
Late Breakthrough
That vital spark finally arrived midway through the second half. Austin boldly brought on C. Ramirez, and the veteran forward completely flipped the script. In the 82nd minute, Ramirez found the ultimate breakthrough, netting a dramatic late winner to permanently shatter the visitors' stubborn resistance. The Stakes felt unusually high for an early-season clash, carrying a real knockout survival edge right to the final whistle. The visitors offered virtually nothing going forward, managing a dismal two shots on target all night while holding just 45% of the ball. Austin claimed a thoroughly deserved 1-0 victory. They secured three massive points through sheer persistence, proving they can grind out results even when facing an inspired performance in the opponent's net.
Key Questions
What made Sean Johnson the Man of the Match?
Despite the loss, Johnson made 7 spectacular saves, single-handedly keeping DC United in the contest against 18 total shots from Austin.
How did substitute Sean Johnson change the game?
Johnson actually anchored the defense as the starting goalkeeper. It was Austin's substitute, Christian Ramirez, who changed the game with his late winning goal.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Austin Look to Jumpstart Season Against DC United
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 40/100. An early-season tilt where mid-table drift threatens to set in for whoever drops points.
The Setup
Austin sit eleventh with just five points, sporting a shaky Form that demands immediate correction. Early in the Major League Soccer campaign, dropping points at home is a habit they cannot afford to build. Visiting DC United arrive marginally better in sixth place, but their own inconsistencies make this encounter tough to gauge. The Stakes are understandably low this early in the year, as the standings remain tightly packed and fluid. However, establishing dominance at Q2 Stadium is vital for the hosts. With a notably high Balance rating, expect a closely fought tactical battle where neither side easily runs away with the game. The presence of true Stars adds the necessary attacking spark to what could otherwise be a cagey, risk-averse affair.
Key Battle
The matchup hinges entirely on how well Brendan Hines-Ike marshals the home defense against the creative threat of Jackson Hopkins. Hines-Ike has been a defensive rock, cutting out passing lanes and commanding the backline. Meanwhile, Hopkins possesses the vision to unlock tight spaces in the final third. Whoever commands this individual duel will likely dictate the overall tempo and territorial advantage.
The Call
Expect a gritty, physical encounter from the opening whistle. Austin will look to control possession, but the visitors' counter-attacks carry a genuine sting. Our take is a narrow 2-1 victory for the home side, fueled by the desperate energy of their supporters rather than pure tactical superiority.