Major League Soccer Regular Season - 7
Austin 1 - 2 FT Los Angeles Galaxy
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
M. Cuevas 24'
30' ↓ I. Sanchez ↑B. Sabovic
M. Yoshida (M. Reus) 34'
E. Cerrillo 42'
HT
52' B. Sabovic
61' ↓ N. Dubersarsky ↑J. Nelson
61' ↓ J. Gallagher ↑M. Desler
↓ L. Sanabria ↑Joao Klauss 62'
↓ M. Yamane ↑J. Nelson 62'
↓ J. Aude ↑C. Garces 72'
↓ M. Reus ↑E. Wynder 72'
75' Guilherme Biro
E. Thommy (C. Garces) 78'
78' ↓ C. Ramirez ↑C. Fodrey
79' ↓ J. Rosales ↑D. Pereira
↓ Gabriel Pec ↑H. Miller 83'
85' M. Uzuni
J. Marcinkowski 89'
E. Thommy 90'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Austin
Goalkeepers
Brad Stuver 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jon Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Oleksandr Svatok 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Brendan Hines-Ike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Biro 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Facundo Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Dubersarsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Ilie Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
30
Entry
Joseph Rosales
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Christian Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Myrto Uzuni 
CLUTCH HERO
85
Goal Time
85
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Damian Las 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mateja Đorđević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikkel Desler
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Besard Sabović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Fodrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Los Angeles Galaxy
Goalkeepers
James Marcinkowski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Justin Haak
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maya Yoshida 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Julián Aude
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
72
Entry
Midfielders
Miki Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Lucas Sanabria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Edwin Cerrillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mauricio Cuevas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Gabriel Pec
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Erik Thommy 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Marco Reus 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7
Rating
BENCH
Novak Mićović
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Carlos Garcés 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
21
Minutes
6.6
Rating
John Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Rindov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harbor Miller
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Elijah Wynder
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Isaiah Parente
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ruben Ramos
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
João Klauss
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/17/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 2 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 04/19/2025 | Austin | 1 - 0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 02/05/2025 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 1 - 1 | Austin | Friendlies Clubs | Empire Polo Club Field 2 |
| 10/06/2024 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 04/27/2024 | Austin | 2 - 0 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 02/11/2024 | Austin | 3 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Friendlies Clubs | Empire Polo Club |
| 09/25/2023 | Austin | 3 - 3 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 04/23/2023 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 2 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 05/29/2022 | Los Angeles Galaxy | 4 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Dignity Health Sports Park |
| 05/08/2022 | Austin | 0 - 1 | Los Angeles Galaxy | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
07/17/2025
04/19/2025
02/05/2025
10/06/2024
04/27/2024
02/11/2024
09/25/2023
04/23/2023
05/29/2022
05/08/2022
Austin Win
Los Angeles Galaxy Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 6 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 5 GD: +10
P: 5 GD: +8
P: 5 GD: +4
P: 5 GD: +3
P: 6 GD: -1
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 4 GD: 0
P: 5 GD: -4
P: 6 GD: -6
P: 5 GD: -7
P: 6 GD: -10
P: 4 GD: -2
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: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Galaxy Defy the Odds in Tense Texas Tussle
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. Los Angeles Galaxy claimed their first win of the campaign with a gritty away performance, punishing an Austin side that controlled the ball but lacked a clinical edge.
Early Shocks at Q2
Austin dominated possession early on, holding 60% of the ball at Q2 Stadium, but found themselves repeatedly frustrated by a compact defensive block. The Intensity was palpable in the midfield exchanges, yet it was Los Angeles Galaxy who struck against the run of play. In the 34th minute, M. Yoshida capitalised on a sharp delivery from M. Reus to silence the home crowd. Despite their winless start to the season, the visitors looked dangerous in transition, matching their hosts with 12 total shots and consistently forcing the issue when it mattered.
The Super Sub Strike
The Balance of the match shifted entirely in the second half as the home side pushed higher up the pitch, desperate for an equaliser. They were ultimately undone by a brilliant tactical adjustment from the visitors. Substitute C. Garces entered the fray in the 72nd minute and immediately made his mark. Just six minutes later, he slipped a perfectly weighted pass to E. Thommy, who calmly doubled the advantage. With a high Upset Factor looming over the fixture, Austin's defensive gaps were thoroughly exploited by a ruthless Californian attack.
A Tense Finale
The Stakes were massive for two sides lingering at the bottom of the table, and the hosts refused to surrender quietly. M. Uzuni hammered home a lifeline in the 85th minute, setting up a frantic conclusion under the Texas lights. However, Galaxy goalkeeper James Marcinkowski stood tall, producing four crucial saves to protect the narrow margin. This 2-1 victory finally puts a win on the board for Los Angeles, while leaving their opponents searching for answers after a highly frustrating home defeat.
Key Questions
How did substitute Myrto Uzuni change the game?
He injected immediate urgency into the attacking third, finding the back of the net in the 85th minute to set up a frantic and dramatic finale.
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.
Early Season Slog in Texas
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 13/100. With both sides stumbling out of the gates, this mid-table clash is more about damage control than offering a spectacle.
The Setup
Welcome to Q2 Stadium on April 11, 2026. Austin and Los Angeles Galaxy desperately need to jumpstart their Major League Soccer campaigns. Sitting side-by-side in 10th and 11th place, neither outfit has found their rhythm. A dismal Form rating for both squads tells the story of defensive leaks and dropped points. While Brad Stuver has been heroic in goal for the hosts with an impressive volume of saves, the Stakes remain incredibly low this early in the year. The competitive Balance here is dead even. Neither side has the momentum to pull away, meaning individual Stars will have to shoulder the burden of breaking the deadlock.
Key Battle
The match hinges on a crucial showdown between Jayden Nelson and João Klauss. Nelson has shown flashes of attacking intent for the home side, but Klauss is a genuine goal machine operating at peak efficiency. If the Galaxy striker is allowed any space in the box, Austin's fragile backline will pay the price.
Our Prediction
We expect a scrappy 1-1 draw. The home side lacks the cutting edge to dominate, and the Galaxy's defensive woes nullify their attacking threat. Marco Reus might create a moment of magic in the final third, but it will not be enough to secure all three points for the visitors.