Major League Soccer Gameweek 27
Austin 3 - 3 FT San Diego
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
36' ↓ Žan Kolmanič ↑Oleksandr Svatok
↓ David Vazquez ↑Cédric Bakambu 45'
HT
Aníbal Godoy 50'
Mikkel Desler 57'
Marcus Ingvartsen (Anders Dreyer) 64'
65' ↓ Oleksandr Svatok ↑Ilie Sánchez
65' ↓ Besard Sabovic ↑Jorge Alastuey
73' Brandon Vazquez (Ervin Torres)
82' Christian Ramirez (Jon Bell)
86' Christian Ramirez (Jon Gallagher)
↓ Oscar Verhoeven ↑Dagur Dan Þórhallsson 89'
↓ Ian Murphy ↑Alejandro Alvarado Jr 89'
↓ Aníbal Godoy ↑Bryan Zamblé 90'+5
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Austin
Goalkeepers
Damian Las 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Brendan Hines-Ike 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Žan Kolmanič
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
36
Entry
Jon Bell 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Mikkel Desler 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
5.8
Rating
Ervin Torres
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Midfielders
Besard Šabović 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
33%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Jon Gallagher
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.8
Rating
Facundo Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Vazquez 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Christian Ramirez 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.7
Rating
BENCH
E. Lauta 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oleksandr Svatok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
65
Entry
Chris Applewhite
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
Jorge Alastuey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilie Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Micah Burton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Diego
Goalkeepers
Duran Ferree 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Ian Pilcher 
MAGNET
89
Activity
89
Activity
85
Passes
4
Duels
Ian Murphy 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
48%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Oscar Verhoeven
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.4
Rating
Kieran Sargeant 
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
5
Duels Won
83%
Win %
Midfielders
Manu Duah
MAGNET
115
Activity
115
Activity
109
Passes
6
Duels
Jeppe Tverskov
MAGNET
117
Activity
117
Activity
113
Passes
4
Duels
Aníbal Godoy 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
David Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
45
Entry
Forwards
Anders Dreyer
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
1
Assists
41%
Pass Acc
Marcus Ingvartsen
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
8.2
Rating
BENCH
Marcus Alstrup
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Christopher McVey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osvald Søe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Alvarado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dagur Dan Þórhallsson
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Pedro Soma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cédric Bakambu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alex Mighten
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | San Diego | 5 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 06/01/2025 | San Diego | 2 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
| 03/23/2025 | Austin | 2 - 1 | San Diego | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
Austin Win
San Diego Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +13
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 21 GD: +5
P: 23 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: -2
P: 23 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: -3
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 21 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -25
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
San Diego
Austin
San Diego
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Six-Goal Shootout at Q2 Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 73/100. This breathless 3-3 draw showcased everything we love about MLS, combining relentless attacking intent with pure late-game drama.
A Cagey Start Erupts
The early stages at Q2 Stadium offered little hint of the fireworks to come, but the Intensity quickly ramped up as the second half commenced. San Diego controlled possession with 58% of the ball, meticulously probing the Austin defense. The breakthrough finally arrived when Aníbal Godoy found the back of the net in the 50th minute, cracking the fixture wide open. Austin scrambled to respond, relying on quick transitions. The visitors kept pushing the tempo, with Marcus Ingvartsen adding another strike to keep the pressure on. Every time San Diego looked poised to pull away, the home side found another gear to stay within striking distance.
The Momentum Swings
The Balance of this fixture was completely shredded in a wild final stretch. Austin's resilience was put to the ultimate test as they trailed, but Brandon Vazquez ignited the comeback with a crucial 73rd-minute finish. The match turned into an absolute track meet, with both sides abandoning defensive caution. San Diego tried to lock down their advantage, but the relentless pressure from the hosts caused massive disruptions in the final third. An unfortunate own goal from Mikkel Desler earlier had already kept the door ajar, turning the Stakes up to maximum. The home crowd was rocking, sensing that their squad was on the verge of something spectacular.
Late Drama Leaves Both Breathless
Just when the points seemed destined to slip away, Christian Ramirez etched his name into the headlines. His lethal brace in the dying minutes—culminating in an 86th-minute strike assisted by Jon Gallagher—completely flipped the script. The high Upset Factor materialized as Austin defied the run of play to snatch a wild 3-3 draw. Both clubs sit mid-table, and while a single point doesn't radically alter their immediate playoff trajectory, the psychological boost for Austin is massive. San Diego will rue their blown leads, but ultimately, this explosive encounter will be remembered as one of the most chaotic shootouts of the season.
Key Questions
What made C. Ramirez the Man of the Match?
His clinical late brace salvaged a crucial point for Austin, turning the tide with immense clutch finishing in the dying minutes.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Both teams abandoned defensive caution in an explosive second half, leading to rapid lead changes and 24 combined shots on the night.
How dramatic was the late winner by C. Ramirez?
His 86th-minute equalizer was pure theater, rescuing a point and sending the home crowd into a frenzy just as hope began to fade.
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.
Mid-Table Margins at Q2 Stadium
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 35/100. Separated by a single point in the lower half of the standings, this clash represents a desperate scramble for late-season momentum.
The Setup
Austin face a glaring issue with their home record, winning just three of ten matches at Q2 Stadium this season. Their Form rating reflects a stubborn five-match unbeaten streak, but a frustrating string of draws keeps them anchored in 13th place. Just above them sit San Diego, whose own recent run is wildly erratic—three straight losses followed immediately by two consecutive wins that have breathed sudden life into their campaign. The Balance score between these two is exceptionally high, signalling a contest where neither side holds a decisive upper hand. With Stakes running low given their positions at the bottom end of the 15-team table, the sheer quality of individual Stars like Elias Achouri will need to shine through the tactical muck to separate these evenly matched rosters.
Key Battle
It comes down to Austin's misfiring attacking unit against San Diego's unpredictable back line. The hosts desperately need to convert their share of possession into meaningful chances, while the visitors will look to absorb the early pressure and spring devastating counter-attacks. Without a clear mismatch on paper, this tactical struggle in the middle third will dictate the entire tempo of the evening.
Our Prediction
San Diego's recent attacking surge and Austin's ongoing inability to kill off games in their own stadium point toward a frustrating stalemate for the home crowd. Expect the visitors to strike on the break, forcing the Texas side to chase the game. We expect a hard-fought 1-1 draw.