Major League Soccer Gameweek 19
Austin 1 - 2 FT FC Dallas
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Ramiro 33'
35' M. Djordjevic
L. Abubakar (S. Moreno) 45'+2
HT
46' ↓ I. Sanchez ↑P. Placheta
46' ↓ J. Rosales ↑F. Torres
57' E. Torres
B. Kamungo 60'
J. Valiente 63'
63' ↓ C. Ramirez ↑B. Vazquez
63' ↓ J. Gallagher ↑Z. Kolmanic
68' O. Svatok
↓ S. Moreno ↑L. Farrington 70'
P. Musa (J. Valiente) 73'
↓ Ramiro ↑Kaick 79'
O. Urhoghide 83'
83' ↓ Guilherme Biro ↑J. Nelson
↓ P. Musa ↑R. Binyamin 85'
↓ J. Valiente ↑C. Holstad 85'
90'+9 M. Uzuni
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Austin
Goalkeepers
Bradley Stuver 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Mateja Đorđević 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Oleksandr Svatok 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Biro 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
83%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Joseph Rosales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Besard Šabović 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
69
Passes
3
Duels
Ilie Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jon Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Ervin Torres 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Christian Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Myrto Uzuni
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Damian Las 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Žan Kolmanič 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
14%
Pass Acc
Jon Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brendan Hines-Ike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Przemyslaw Placheta
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jorge Alastuey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Dallas
Goalkeepers
Jonathan Sirois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sebastien Ibeagha
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osaze Urhoghide
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alhassan Abubakar 
TRANSFORMER
1
Goals
1
Goals
2
Aerials Won
1
Tackles
Midfielders
Herman Johansson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ramiro
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Christian Cappis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bernard Kamungo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Joaquín Valiente
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Santiago Moreno
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
1
Assists
28%
Pass Acc
Petar Musa 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
BENCH
Michael Collodi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Joshua Torquato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alvaro Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shaq Moore
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kaick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clay Holstad
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ran Binyamin
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Logan Farrington
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Samuel Sarver
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/14/2025 | FC Dallas | 2 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 08/17/2025 | Austin | 1 - 1 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 07/18/2024 | FC Dallas | 3 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 05/12/2024 | FC Dallas | 2 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 03/31/2024 | Austin | 2 - 1 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 08/27/2023 | FC Dallas | 1 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 06/22/2023 | Austin | 3 - 0 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 05/14/2023 | Austin | 0 - 1 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 10/24/2022 | Austin | 2 - 1 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 07/17/2022 | FC Dallas | 1 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
Austin Win
FC Dallas Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +17
P: 17 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: +14
P: 16 GD: +8
P: 16 GD: +5
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 16 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 16 GD: -9
P: 16 GD: -24
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +30
P: 25 GD: +4
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 25 GD: +8
P: 25 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: +14
P: 25 GD: +1
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 25 GD: 0
P: 26 GD: -9
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 25 GD: -6
P: 25 GD: -12
P: 23 GD: -5
P: 24 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Austin
FC Dallas
Austin
FC Dallas
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
FC Dallas Execute the Perfect Smash-and-Grab at Q2 Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. Despite chasing shadows for long spells, FC Dallas proved that clinical counter-attacking trumps empty possession in a gritty road victory.
Tactical Frustration and a Late Strike
The match opened with a clear tactical divide at Q2 Stadium. Austin stepped onto their home pitch and instantly dominated possession, knocking the ball around the midfield and building a staggering 64% share of the ball. Yet, for all their neat passing, they struggled to penetrate a resolute visiting defence. FC Dallas were happy to absorb the pressure, sitting deep and waiting for the right moment to pounce. The overall Intensity spiked just before the interval as the visitors finally sprang to life. Deep into first-half stoppage time, S. Moreno delivered a pinpoint pass to L. Abubakar, who silenced the home crowd with a clinical finish. It was a classic smash-and-grab moment, proving that shot volume and directness often outweigh sideways passing.
The Equaliser Shifts the Momentum
Emerging for the second half, the hosts knew they needed a rapid response to salvage their slipping season. They ramped up the pressure, forcing a series of set-pieces and contributing heavily to the match's combined ten corners. That sustained offensive finally paid off in the 57th minute when E. Torres found a pocket of space and smashed home a deserved equaliser. Suddenly, the Balance of the match shifted entirely, creating a chaotic middle phase where both teams abandoned caution. The game opened up dramatically, transforming into a 1-2 thriller defined by end-to-end action. A combined 24 shots turned the stadium into a shooting gallery, with the visitors alone racking up 15 attempts. Austin threw bodies forward, desperate to break their miserable run of form, but their defensive frailties remained dangerously exposed.
A Clinical Finish Seals the Points
The critical twist arrived in the 73rd minute, brutally punishing the home side's high line. J. Valiente spotted a gaping hole in the defence and threaded a perfect ball through to P. Musa. The striker made no mistake, burying the chance to restore the visitors' advantage. From there, FC Dallas managed the closing stages with cynical professionalism, repeatedly disrupting the rhythm and committing necessary tactical fouls. For Austin, the Stakes were incredibly high given their dreadful league position, but they could not find a second answer despite a desperate late surge. This result cements FC Dallas in mid-table security while plunging the hosts further into despair at the bottom of the standings. The final whistle confirmed a frustrating truth: empty possession cannot mask a lack of cutting edge in the final third.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal at Q2 Stadium?
L. Abubakar opened the scoring for FC Dallas deep into first-half stoppage time.
Which player equalised for Austin?
E. Torres scored for Austin in the 57th minute to temporarily level the match.
Who provided the match-winning assist for FC Dallas?
J. Valiente provided the crucial assist for P. Musa's decisive goal in the 73rd minute.
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.
Contrast And Desperation In Texas
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 31/100. While local pride is on the line, the vast gulf in league positioning suggests a routine away victory rather than a classic derby.
The Setup
FC Dallas roll into Q2 Stadium on August 17, 2026, looking to cement their playoff credentials and relying on P. Musa to lead the charge. Sitting comfortably in sixth place with 27 points, the visitors arrive with a respectable Form rating, having lost just once in their last five outings. In stark contrast, Austin are languishing in 14th place. A dismal run of four defeats in five matches leaves them desperate for a spark, hoping B. Vázquez can ignite their stalling attack. A modest Stakes score indicates this matchup lacks broader league-wide implications, and the low Stars rating points to a gritty, functional affair rather than a highlight-reel shootout.
Key Battle
With no marquee individual duels dominating the pre-match narrative, the result will be decided in the transition phases. Austin's leaky defensive unit, which has already shipped 36 goals this season, must somehow contain a dynamic FC Dallas attack that has netted 32 times. If the home midfield cannot establish a rigid block to shield their backline, the visitors will carve them open with ease.
Our Prediction
The poor Balance rating highlights a clear tactical mismatch. Dallas has the organizational edge and the confidence to exploit a fragile home defence. We expect the visitors to control the tempo early, wait for Austin to overcommit out of desperation, and strike ruthlessly on the counter. A comfortable 2-0 victory for the away side seems the most logical outcome.