Major League Soccer Gameweek 1
Austin 2 - 2 FT Minnesota United FC
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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
7' B. Hines-Ike (F. Torres)
Wil Trapp 25'
38' Ilie Sánchez
M. Duggan (J. Pereyra) 40'
HT
↓ B. Hlongwane ↑J. Gressel 65'
↓ D. Taylor ↑C. Harvey 66'
69' ↓ J. Nelson ↑R. Taylor
76' M. Uzuni
↓ A. Markanich ↑D. Padelford 78'
78' ↓ I. Sanchez ↑N. Dubersarsky
↓ T. Chancalay ↑T. Putt 86'
↓ N. Triantis ↑M. Dieng 86'
K. Yeboah (D. Padelford) 90'
90'+1 ↓ J. Rosales ↑J. Bell
90'+1 ↓ Austin ↑C. Fodrey
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Austin
Goalkeepers
Bradley Stuver 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Jon Gallagher 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Oleksandr Svatok
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Brendan Hines-Ike 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Žan Kolmanič 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Dani Pereira 
MAGNET
72
Activity
72
Activity
62
Passes
10
Duels
Ilie Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Joseph Rosales 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
34%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Facundo Torres 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
3
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Jayden Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Myrto Uzuni 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
BENCH
Damian Las 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jon Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riley Thomas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
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
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Micah Burton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ervin Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolás Dubersarsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Robert Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Minnesota United FC
Goalkeepers
Drake Callender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
DJ Taylor
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Michael Boxall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morris Duggan
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Anthony Markanich
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
19%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Nectarios Triantis
NPC
86
Minutes
86
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Wil Trapp
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bongokuhle Hlongwane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
65
Total Mins
65
Entry
Joaquín Pereyra
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Tomás Chancalay 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Kelvin Yeboah 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7
Rating
BENCH
Alec Smir
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Devin Padelford 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
12
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Kyle Duncan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Harvey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julian Gressel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peter Stroud
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen Gene
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mamadou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Troy Putt
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/22/2026 | Austin | 2 - 2 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 09/18/2025 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 2 (AET) | Austin | US Open Cup | Allianz Field |
| 05/25/2025 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 05/04/2025 | Austin | 0 - 3 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 06/23/2024 | Minnesota United FC | 0 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 02/25/2024 | Austin | 1 - 2 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 07/09/2023 | Minnesota United FC | 1 - 4 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 06/01/2023 | Austin | 2 - 1 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 08/21/2022 | Minnesota United FC | 2 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Allianz Field |
| 04/10/2022 | Austin | 1 - 0 | Minnesota United FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
02/22/2026
09/18/2025
05/25/2025
05/04/2025
06/23/2024
02/25/2024
07/09/2023
06/01/2023
08/21/2022
04/10/2022
Austin Win
Minnesota United FC Win
Draw
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | WSan Jose Earthquakes 3 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (22-02-2026) |
| 2 | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +2 | WSeattle Sounders 2 - 0 Colorado Rapids (23-02-2026) |
| 3 | Vancouver Whitecaps | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | +1 | WVancouver Whitecaps 1 - 0 Real Salt Lake (22-02-2026) |
| 4 | Minnesota United FC | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | DAustin 2 - 2 Minnesota United FC (22-02-2026) |
| 5 | Austin | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | DAustin 2 - 2 Minnesota United FC (22-02-2026) |
| 6 | Real Salt Lake | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | LVancouver Whitecaps 1 - 0 Real Salt Lake (22-02-2026) |
| 7 | Colorado Rapids | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | LSeattle Sounders 2 - 0 Colorado Rapids (23-02-2026) |
| 8 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | LSan Jose Earthquakes 3 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (22-02-2026) |
P: 1 GD: +3
P: 1 GD: -3
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
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Yeboah's Last-Gasp Strike Leaves Tie on a Knife-Edge
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 79/100. A dramatic 90th-minute equalizer guarantees an explosive winner-takes-all scenario when this two-legged battle heads north.
Early Fireworks
The hosts wasted no time lighting up Q2 Stadium. A rapid start saw B. Hines-Ike finish off a sharp sequence orchestrated by F. Torres in just the 7th minute. Austin effectively controlled possession, dictating the tempo and pressing high across the pitch to suffocate the visitors' build-up play. The Intensity was palpable as the home side pushed relentlessly for a larger advantage, turning the midfield into a fierce battleground. But the visitors refused to fold under the early pressure. Relying on structured, direct counter-attacks, Minnesota United FC clawed their way back into the contest. Their defensive resilience paid off in the 40th minute when M. Duggan found space to level the score from a well-worked phase involving J. Pereyra, completely resetting the tactical board before the interval.
Shifting Tides
The second half transformed into a gritty, end-to-end clash characterized by immense set-piece pressure. A staggering 15 total corners between the two sides turned the penalty areas into absolute war zones. The Balance of power swung back dramatically in the 76th minute when M. Uzuni struck a decisive blow for Austin. Reclaiming the lead with a clinical finish, the home crowd erupted, sensing a crucial first-leg advantage in this knockout tie. Minnesota looked momentarily shaken by the setback, struggling to bypass Austin's disciplined midfield block. However, knowing the dire consequences of a first-leg defeat, the visitors' coaching staff rolled the dice. They looked to their bench to inject desperate fresh energy into a tiring attacking line, setting the stage for a chaotic and breathless final quarter of an hour.
A Dramatic Conclusion
With the massive Stakes of this two-legged playoff tie looming large over every pass, the visitors finally found their lifeline in the dying moments. Substitute D. Padelford made an instant, season-defining impact off the bench, delivering a pinpoint assist for K. Yeboah. The forward made no mistake, snatching a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer that silenced the home supporters. This thrilling 2-2 draw means there is absolutely no clear favorite as the teams look ahead to the decisive second leg on May 10th. Austin will deeply rue letting their late lead slip through their fingers after dominating 57% of the ball, while Minnesota heads north carrying massive psychological momentum, knowing their postseason survival now rests squarely in their own hands.
Key Questions
Did Austin deserve the late equalizer?
It was actually Minnesota who scored the late 90th-minute equalizer. Austin conceded late despite controlling 57% of possession throughout the match.
How did substitute Brendan Hines-Ike change the game?
Starting the match rather than substituting, Hines-Ike immediately changed the complexion of the tie by scoring a crucial opening goal in the 7th 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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Early Season Blues Clash at Q2 Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 28/100. Both sides are desperate to snap out of early-season funks in a matchup that promises more grit than glamour.
The Setup
Early season standings haven't settled, but sitting 11th and 12th is far from ideal. Both Austin and Minnesota United FC have stumbled out of the gates, holding identical records of one win, two draws, and two losses. Their Form leaves much to be desired, particularly at the back. Minnesota's defense has leaked 11 goals in five matches. Austin isn't much better. A modest Stakes rating reflects the early nature of the season, though the incredibly tight Balance suggests neither side can afford to slip up further. Oddly structured as a two-legged regular-season affair, this first leg at Q2 Stadium sets the stage before the return fixture on May 10. Star power is generally lacking, dragging down the Stars rating, but F. Torres and D. Pereira will look to spark the hosts into life.
Key Battle
It is Austin's attacking unit against Minnesota's fragile backline. The Loons have been incredibly generous defensively this year. If the home side can exploit those gaps early, it could be a long night for the visitors. Conversely, Minnesota's midfielders must disrupt the rhythm to protect their vulnerable defense.
Our Prediction
Austin edges a messy contest. We expect the home side to capitalize on Minnesota's defensive frailties to secure a narrow 2-1 victory.