Major League Soccer Gameweek 23
Austin 1 - 1 FT San Jose Earthquakes
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Beau Leroux (N.Tsakiris) 8'
12' Besard Sabovic
HT
61' ↓ Jon Gallagher ↑Žan Kolmanič
61' ↓ Oleksandr Svatok ↑Jon Bell
Reid Roberts 65'
↓ Ousseni Bouda ↑Preston Judd 69'
70' ↓ Joseph Rosales ↑Przemyslaw Płacheta
70' ↓ Jorge Alastuey ↑Christian Ramirez
75' ↓ Mikkel Desler ↑Brendan Hines-Ike
↓ Jamar Ricketts ↑Vitor Costa 81'
↓ N.Tsakiris ↑Ian Harkes 81'
↓ Benjamin Kikanovic ↑Jack Jasinski 81'
87' Brad Stuver
↓ Eduard Löwen ↑Nick Fernandez 88'
90'+6 Guilherme Biro (Christian Ramirez)
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
M. Desler 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
O. Svatok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Guilherme Biro 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.6
Rating
Midfielders
Jorge Alastuey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
B. Šabović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ervin Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
F. Torres 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Forwards
J. Rosales 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
1
Interceptions
2
Blocks
B. Vázquez 
STORMTROOPER
5
Shots
5
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
J. Gallagher 
GHOST
12
Actions
12
Actions
61
Minutes
6
Rating
BENCH
D. Las 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
J. Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
29
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Đorđević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Hines-Ike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ž. Kolmanič
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
12%
Pass Acc
M. Burton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Płacheta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilie Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
San Jose Earthquakes
Goalkeepers
A. Gunn
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
M. Floriani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Munie
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
R. Roberts
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
2
Blocks
Midfielders
P. Marie
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
R. Vieira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beau Leroux 
MAGNET
66
Activity
66
Activity
53
Passes
13
Duels
J. Ricketts 
ENFORCER
5
Tackles
5
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
N. Tsakiris
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
37%
Pass Acc
E. Löwen
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
O. Bouda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Francesco Montali
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
D. Romney
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Vítor Costa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
I. Harkes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Fernandez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
2
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Skahan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Kikanovic
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
P. Judd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Jovanović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/23/2026 | San Jose Earthquakes | 5 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 10/19/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 08/31/2025 | Austin | 3 - 1 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 07/09/2025 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 1 (PEN 2-4) | Austin | US Open Cup | PayPal Park |
| 05/26/2024 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 04/07/2024 | Austin | 4 - 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 10/22/2023 | San Jose Earthquakes | 1 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
| 04/30/2023 | Austin | 2 - 2 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 08/07/2022 | Austin | 3 - 3 | San Jose Earthquakes | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 04/03/2022 | San Jose Earthquakes | 2 - 2 | Austin | Major League Soccer | PayPal Park |
04/23/2026
10/19/2025
08/31/2025
07/09/2025
05/26/2024
04/07/2024
10/22/2023
04/30/2023
08/07/2022
04/03/2022
Austin Win
San Jose Earthquakes Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 19 GD: +24
P: 19 GD: +7
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: +6
P: 18 GD: 0
P: 18 GD: +9
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 19 GD: -2
P: 19 GD: +3
P: 20 GD: +2
P: 18 GD: -4
P: 17 GD: -1
P: 18 GD: -12
P: 18 GD: -10
P: 19 GD: -28
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +30
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 23 GD: +14
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: +3
P: 22 GD: +7
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 21 GD: +1
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 21 GD: -5
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: -34
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Biro's Stoppage-Time Heroics Salvage Q2 Thriller
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. A contest defined by early controversy and relentless late pressure ended in pure jubilation for the home crowd.
The Early Blitz
The night sky over Q2 Stadium had barely settled when the visitors silenced the home crowd. A rapid start from the San Jose Earthquakes saw them draw first blood in just the eighth minute. A precise delivery from N.Tsakiris carved open the defense, allowing Beau Leroux to confidently dispatch an early opener. The initial Intensity was completely off the charts as Austin immediately sought an answer. The home side thought they had found their breakthrough a mere four minutes later. Besard Sabovic found the back of the net, sparking momentary pandemonium in the stands. However, the celebrations were cut short when a lengthy VAR review ultimately cancelled the goal. That single decision drastically altered the early tactical dynamic, forcing the hosts to push higher up the pitch and leaving spaces for potential counter-attacks.
The Tactical Grind
Trailing and frustrated, the Texas outfit had to completely adjust their approach. The tactical Balance of the match shifted as they edged possession, holding fifty-three percent of the ball and orchestrating sustained waves of pressure. The game quickly turned into an absolute shooting gallery. A staggering combined twenty-six shots were attempted between the two sides, with Austin launching sixteen of those towards the away goal. Despite the heavy volume, only a handful tested the goalkeeper. The visitors remained rigid, absorbing pressure and defending desperately during a barrage of set-pieces that featured fourteen total corner kicks. The Earthquakes' defensive block seemed impenetrable, denying every passing lane and challenging every loose ball. The home side's forwards threw everything into the final third, yet the resolute visiting defense held strong as the clock agonizingly ticked toward the final whistle.
The Stoppage-Time Climax
Just when it seemed the Earthquakes would escape with all three points and compound Austin’s recent miserable run of defeats, the script flipped in the ninety-sixth minute. The Stakes could not have been higher for a team desperate to climb out of fourteenth place in the standings. A chaotic final push saw Christian Ramirez brilliantly set up Guilherme Biro, who unleashed a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to shatter San Jose's defensive resilience. The sheer euphoria in the stadium provided a stark contrast to the visiting team's heartbreak. Dropping crucial points late keeps San Jose stuck in sixth place, stalling their momentum after a string of draws. For the hosts, stealing a point from the jaws of defeat provides a massive psychological boost, proving that resilience can occasionally rewrite the narrative in the dying moments.
Key Questions
How did VAR change this match?
VAR cancelled Sabovic's 12th-minute strike, wiping out a rapid response and forcing Austin to chase the game relentlessly for the next eighty minutes.
What made Guilherme Biro the Man of the Match?
Beyond his defensive duties, Biro shattered San Jose's resilient block by scoring a dramatic 96th-minute stoppage-time equalizer to rescue a vital point.
Did Austin deserve the late equalizer?
Yes. They edged possession, generated relentless pressure through 16 shots, forced numerous corners, and constantly tested a deep San Jose defensive block.
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.
Road Warriors Clash With Struggling Texans
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 39/100. A low-stakes encounter between two slumping sides that guarantees defensive chaos and plenty of goals at Q2 Stadium.
The Setup
When Austin host the San Jose Earthquakes this September 06, 2026, the league standings tell a misleading story. San Jose sits fourth but carries a disastrous Form rating into the match, having lost four straight games (DLLLL). However, the Earthquakes are true road specialists this season, winning 71% of their away fixtures. Austin, languishing in 14th with a skewed Balance of quality against top-half opposition, are on a three-match losing skid of their own. While the overall Stakes are modest, fans can expect fireworks; these two sides combine for an explosive 3.8 goals per game. The home crowd will at least be looking forward to seeing Damian Las, who has been quietly effective at the back despite the broader team struggles.
Key Battle
With both teams bleeding goals over the last month, the critical clash will be Austin's fragile defensive unit against San Jose's potent but recently misfiring attack. Whoever can plug their structural gaps in transition first will dictate the tempo.
Our Prediction
Despite the gap in the standings, the odds slightly favor the hosts. Given San Jose's road prowess and both teams' inability to keep clean sheets, we expect a high-scoring 2-2 draw where neither defense manages to hold a lead.