Major League Soccer Gameweek 21
Austin 1 - 1 FT Philadelphia Union
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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
C. Sullivan (N. Harriel) 18'
21' B. Hines-Ike (J. Rosales)
J. Bueno 38'
N. Pierre 41'
HT
↓ J. Bueno ↑J. Lukic 57'
↓ I. Vassilev ↑Q. Sullivan 57'
63' ↓ C. Ramirez ↑B. Vazquez
63' ↓ J. Alastuey ↑F. Torres
72' ↓ B. Hines-Ike ↑M. Desler
72' ↓ J. Rosales ↑P. Placheta
↓ C. Sullivan ↑A. Anello 74'
↓ B. Damiani ↑E. Alladoh 74'
84' ↓ J. Gallagher ↑Z. Kolmanic
↓ M. Iloski ↑A. Bedoya 90'+3
90'+6 E. Torres
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
Brendan Hines-Ike 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Oleksandr Svatok 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
67%
Duel Win %
Guilherme Biro 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Jon Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
6
Late Mins
6
Late Mins
84
Total Mins
84
Entry
Ervin Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Besard Šabović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Rosales
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Jorge Alastuey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Christian Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Myrto Uzuni 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Damian Las 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mikkel Desler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Žan Kolmanič
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Przemyslaw Placheta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilie Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo Torres
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
15%
Pass Acc
Brandon Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Philadelphia Union
Goalkeepers
Andre Blake
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Francis Westfield
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Neil Pierre
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Nathan Harriel 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Kai Wagner
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
43%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Cavan Sullivan
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Danley Jean-Jacques
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Indiana Vassilev
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Forwards
Milan Iloski 
SUNDAY LEAGUER
5.7
Rating
5.7
Rating
4
Duels Lost
14
Poss Lost
Bruno Damiani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
BENCH
Andrew Rick
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Japhet Sery Larsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jovan Lukić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Quinn Sullivan 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Alejandro Bedoya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Benjamin Bender
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Augustin Anello
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ezekiel Alladoh
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Malik Jakupovic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2024 | Austin | 2 - 2 | Philadelphia Union | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 01/23/2024 | Austin | 1 - 1 | Philadelphia Union | Friendlies Clubs | Al Lang Stadium |
| 01/21/2023 | Philadelphia Union | 3 - 2 | Austin | Friendlies Clubs | IMG Soccer Stadium |
03/17/2024
01/23/2024
01/21/2023
Austin Win
Philadelphia Union Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 17 GD: +23
P: 19 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: +6
P: 17 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: +1
P: 16 GD: +9
P: 17 GD: +4
P: 17 GD: +3
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 19 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -3
P: 16 GD: 0
P: 17 GD: -8
P: 16 GD: -13
P: 17 GD: -24
League Standings
P: 26 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +12
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +10
P: 27 GD: +2
P: 28 GD: +13
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -3
P: 27 GD: -4
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -9
P: 27 GD: -33
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Austin
Philadelphia Union
Austin
Philadelphia Union
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Early Sparks Fade Fast at Q2 Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. A frantic opening three minutes of goalscoring gave way to a tactical slog that leaves both struggling sides frustrated.
Immediate Impact
The Stakes were evident right from the opening whistle for two teams languishing in the lower half of the table. Visiting Philadelphia Union looked eager to disrupt the Texas crowd at Q2 Stadium and struck the first blow. In the 18th minute, C. Sullivan expertly found the back of the net, capitalizing on a sharp, incisive setup by N. Harriel. The away side appeared ready to take command, hoping to build on their modest recent form and push up the standings. However, Austin refused to panic. Before the visiting bench could even finish celebrating, the home side engineered a rapid-fire response. The initial Intensity spiked dramatically as the hosts pushed straight down the field, refusing to let the deficit settle.
The Turning Point
The defining moment arrived just three minutes later in the 21st minute. J. Rosales orchestrated a brilliant move through the midfield, ultimately feeding B. Hines-Ike, who ruthlessly buried the equalizer. At this stage, the Balance of the match shifted rapidly, with momentum swinging wildly between the two penalty areas. This rapid exchange of goals suggested a shootout might be on the cards. Both teams seemed committed to an open, expansive game, exploiting the exact defensive gaps that have kept them anchored near the bottom of the table. Yet, this sudden burst of attacking flair was completely deceptive. Once the scoreline leveled, the aggressive posture from both dugouts evaporated into cautious midfield containment.
A Tepid Stalemate
After that thrilling 21st minute, the entertainment value plummeted entirely. The match devolved into a sluggish, disjointed affair, justifying a low Upset Factor as two evenly matched, sputtering rosters neutralized one another. Neither Philadelphia nor the Texas hosts could find the cutting edge required to secure a vital three points in the second half. The 1-1 draw does little to alter the gloomy reality for either club. The Union remains stuck in 12th place with 17 points, while the hosts barely keep their heads above water in 14th with just 15 points. This result is a massive missed opportunity, delivering a game that promised a fireworks display but ultimately produced a damp squib.
Key Questions
Who scored the opening goal at Q2 Stadium?
C. Sullivan opened the scoring for Philadelphia Union in the 18th minute, assisted by N. Harriel.
Who provided the equalizer for Austin?
B. Hines-Ike scored the equalizer in the 21st minute after receiving a crucial assist from J. Rosales.
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.
Pride on the Line at Q2 Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 37/100. With both sides languishing near the foot of the table, this is less about playoff ambitions and more about stopping the rot.
The Setup
With a dismal Stakes rating reflecting their 14th and 13th place standings, Austin and Philadelphia Union meet on August 23, 2026, with little more than pride to play for. Austin's defensive frailties have been painfully obvious lately. Their poor run of one win in five games has them plummeting down the table and frustrating the home support. The visitors arrive boasting a superior Form grade, having strung together a brilliant four-game winning streak before suffering a minor setback in their last outing. The Balance indicator is surprisingly tight, suggesting a hard-fought, scrappy affair rather than a tactical masterclass. While the Stars on display might not command major national headlines, there is enough pure attacking firepower on the pitch to ensure an open contest.
Key Battle
It all comes down to who can provide the killer instinct in the final third. Austin will rely heavily on Ervin Torres, who impressed with a crucial goal and an outstanding 8.0 rating in his solitary recent outing. He faces a direct attacking shootout against Philadelphia's Milan Iloski, who arrives in Texas as an absolute goal machine.
Our Prediction
Expect a messy but incredibly open game at Q2 Stadium. Philadelphia's recent winning streak gives them a clear psychological edge over a vulnerable home side. We expect a 2-1 away victory, with the Union finding the net late to exploit Austin's porous backline.