Major League Soccer Regular Season - 5
Austin 0 - 0 FT Los Angeles FC
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
T. Tillman 26'
E. Segura 41'
45'+2 J. Bell
HT
62' M. Uzuni
65' M. Uzuni
69' ↓ J. Bell ↑Guilherme Biro
70' ↓ I. Sanchez ↑B. Sabovic
↓ T. Tillman ↑T. Boyd 73'
↓ D. Martinez ↑A. Boudri 73'
78' ↓ C. Ramirez ↑C. Fodrey
78' ↓ J. Gallagher ↑M. Desler
↓ S. Palencia ↑R. Hollingshead 78'
84' M. Desler
88' ↓ N. Dubersarsky ↑Z. Kolmanic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Austin
Goalkeepers
B. Stuver 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
J. Gallagher 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
O. Svatok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Hines-Ike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Midfielders
F. Torres 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
58
Passes
17
Duels
N. Dubersarsky
MAGNET
114
Activity
114
Activity
105
Passes
9
Duels
I. Sanchez
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
69
Passes
4
Duels
J. Rosales
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
60
Passes
11
Duels
Forwards
C. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
M. Uzuni 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
D. Las 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Guilherme Biro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Desler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Z. Kolmanic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Djordjevic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Fodrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Alastuey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Sabovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Los Angeles FC
Goalkeepers
H. Lloris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
S. Palencia
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
R. Porteous
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nkosi Tafari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Segura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
M. Choiniere
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Tillman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
M. Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
D. Martinez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Son Heung-Min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Bouanga
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
BENCH
T. Hasal
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Hollingshead
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Nielsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Smolyakov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Raposo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Boudri
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Terry
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
T. Boyd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Ordaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | Austin | 1 - 4 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 10/30/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 10/12/2025 | Austin | 1 - 0 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 03/15/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 0 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
| 09/19/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 08/08/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 0 | Austin | Leagues Cup | BMO Stadium |
| 06/20/2024 | Austin | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 10/08/2023 | Austin | 2 - 4 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 04/08/2023 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
11/03/2025
10/30/2025
10/12/2025
03/15/2025
09/19/2024
08/08/2024
06/20/2024
10/08/2023
04/08/2023
Austin Win
Los Angeles FC Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 4 GD: +5
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +9
P: 4 GD: +6
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 4 GD: +1
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: 0
P: 3 GD: -2
P: 4 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -6
P: 3 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: -6
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -9
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
VAR Drama Leaves First Leg Deadlocked
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 25/100. A disallowed goal and a stubborn tactical stalemate at Q2 Stadium ensure this knockout tie remains perfectly poised for the return fixture.
Sterile Dominance in Texas
Austin stepped onto the pitch at Q2 Stadium aiming to rattle the league leaders in this crucial first leg. The hosts dominated possession, holding 62% of the ball as Facundo Torres orchestrated the tempo through the midfield. Yet, despite moving the ball with purpose and stringing together 611 accurate passes, their final-third execution lacked a lethal touch. Los Angeles FC seemed perfectly content to absorb the pressure, relying on a disciplined low block that forced the home side into settling for blocked shots and speculative efforts. A high Balance rating reflects a half where neither team could truly break the other's structural integrity. The visitors sat deep, prioritizing clean sheets over expansive play, making it clear they viewed a draw on the road as a highly favorable outcome for this opening chapter.
The Screen of Heartbreak
The complexion of the match nearly shifted on its axis in the 62nd minute. Austin finally breached the defensive wall when M. Uzuni found the back of the net, sending the home crowd into a temporary frenzy. The Intensity of the stadium peaked, only to be immediately extinguished by the dreaded signal for a video review. The goal was wiped off the board, instantly deflating the hosts' momentum and throwing LAFC a massive lifeline. Following the VAR intervention, the visitors stabilized quickly. Marky Delgado was instrumental in the middle of the park, sweeping up loose balls and breaking up Austin's transition attempts to ensure the momentum didn't permanently swing in favor of the Texas club.
A Collision Course for October
With the scoreboard completely blank, the final stages devolved into a cautious, gritty chess match. Austin continued to probe the flanks, heavily relying on an outstanding defensive shift from Brendan Hines-Ike to smother LAFC's rare counter-attacks. Despite producing 10 total shots, the hosts only managed a single effort on target all evening. The visitors were equally blunt; their 11 attempts yielded just 1.11 expected goals and a solitary shot on target. This 0-0 finish perfectly sets the stage for massive Stakes in the second leg. The black and gold will travel back to California knowing they survived a stern road test without conceding, while Austin must desperately figure out how to translate their territorial control into genuine scoring chances. Everything is now unequivocally on the line for the October 15th rematch, where one team will march forward and the other will face elimination.
Key Questions
Why was the Austin goal disallowed?
M. Uzuni had his 62nd-minute goal wiped out after a video review, keeping the match scoreless.
When is the second leg of this tie?
The decisive second leg will be played on October 15, 2026, at Los Angeles FC's home ground.
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.
LAFC's Title Charge Rolls Into Texas
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 44/100. The visitors look invincible at the back, but Austin's desperation for points makes this first leg a genuine trap game.
The Setup
This March 22, 2026, clash at Q2 Stadium presents a fascinating clash of extremes. Los Angeles FC arrives with an intimidating Form rating, sitting proudly at the summit of Major League Soccer. They have yet to concede a single goal this season, showcasing absolute dominance in the title race. Meanwhile, Austin is lingering down in eleventh place and desperately needs a spark. The Stakes are uniquely high here—this acts as the first leg of a two-part regular-season series, with the decisive return fixture scheduled for October 15. Driven by a high Stars rating thanks to elite talents like Son Heung-Min and Hugo Lloris, the visitors are heavily favored to take control of this tie early.
Key Battle
The true contest lies in a broader tactical war. The visiting midfield engine room will relentlessly press Austin’s deep defensive block. The overall competitive Balance tips heavily toward the away side, meaning the hosts must absorb long periods of sustained pressure. Austin’s survival depends entirely on their ability to transition quickly, bypassing the middle of the park to catch the league leaders off guard before they can reset their shape.
Our Prediction
We anticipate a clinical away victory. LAFC's flawless defensive record is simply too strong to doubt right now. Expect a 2-0 win for the visitors, striking early and suffocating the game to take a commanding advantage back home for the second leg this October.