Major League Soccer Gameweek 16
Austin 3 - 1 FT Seattle Sounders
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
11' I. Sanchez (B. Sabovic)
P. Rothrock 26'
HT
J. Ragen 59'
60' B. Sabovic
62' ↓ J. Rosales ↑P. Placheta
62' ↓ B. Sabovic ↑O. Wolff
↓ D. Musovski ↑O. De Rosario 62'
63' ↓ B. Hines-Ike ↑M. Djordjevic
↓ P. Kingston ↑K. Kossa-Rienzi 66'
↓ S. Brunell ↑P. Arriola 67'
83' ↓ B. Vazquez ↑C. Ramirez
83' ↓ F. Torres ↑E. Torres
86' M. Uzuni (E. Torres)
88' M. Uzuni
↓ Nouhou ↑S. Gomez 88'
90'+1 C. Ramirez
J. Ragen 90'+4
J. Ragen 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
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Brendan Hines-Ike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Oleksandr Svatok
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Biro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Joseph Rosales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Besard Sabović 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Ilie Sánchez 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jon Gallagher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Facundo Torres
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Brandon Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Myrto Uzuni 
CLUTCH HERO
86
Goal Time
86
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Damian Las 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Žan Kolmanič
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateja Đorđević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Dubersarsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Przemysław Płacheta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ervin Torres 
SUPER SUB
2
Assists
2
Assists
11
Minutes
7.9
Rating
Owen Wolff
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Ramirez
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.5
Rating
Jayden Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Seattle Sounders
Goalkeepers
Andrew Thomas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Peter Kingston
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Stuart Hawkins
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jackson Ragen 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
Nouhou Tolo 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
48%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Snyder Brunell 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Hassani Dotson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Ferreira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Albert Rusnák
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Rothrock
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Forwards
Daniel Musovski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Max Anchor
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Stefan Frei
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Antino Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeimar Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kalani Kossa-Rienzi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sebastian Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Paul Arriola
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Osaze De Rosario
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/23/2026 | Austin | 3 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 09/21/2025 | Austin | 2 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 06/29/2025 | Seattle Sounders | 2 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 07/14/2024 | Austin | 0 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 03/03/2024 | Seattle Sounders | 0 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 08/31/2023 | Austin | 1 - 2 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 05/18/2023 | Seattle Sounders | 1 - 2 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 09/11/2022 | Seattle Sounders | 3 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Lumen Field |
| 03/20/2022 | Austin | 1 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 07/23/2021 | Austin | 0 - 1 | Seattle Sounders | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
07/23/2026
09/21/2025
06/29/2025
07/14/2024
03/03/2024
08/31/2023
05/18/2023
09/11/2022
03/20/2022
07/23/2021
Austin Win
Seattle Sounders Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +17
P: 12 GD: +16
P: 13 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: -1
P: 12 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 12 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: +1
P: 13 GD: -2
P: 11 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -5
P: 10 GD: -6
P: 11 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 21 GD: +30
P: 22 GD: +4
P: 23 GD: +14
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 21 GD: +4
P: 21 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
Late Substitutes Ignite Austin's Upset Over Seattle
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 99/100. A phenomenal bench performance turned a tense stalemate into a dramatic lifeline for the struggling hosts.
Setting the Trap at Q2 Stadium
The Stakes could not have been clearer for an Austin side languishing at the bottom of the table against high-flying Seattle Sounders. Despite the daunting standings, the hosts edged possession and came out swinging in front of a raucous crowd at Q2 Stadium. Ilie Sánchez set the tone early for the home side, hammering home an opportunistic opener in the 11th minute off a neat, threaded feed from B. Sabovic. The home supporters barely had enough time to settle back into their seats before P. Rothrock hit back decisively for Seattle in the 26th minute, punishing a momentary lapse to reset the Balance of the match. From there, it became a gritty, uncompromising midfield chess match where neither side was willing to concede an inch of valuable turf.
Torres Off the Bench to Change Everything
As the clock ticked relentlessly down toward the final whistle, the match begged for a genuine difference-maker. Enter Ervin Torres in the 83rd minute. The substitute’s late arrival sent the Intensity through the roof, immediately shifting the dynamic of the final third. With just four minutes of normal time remaining on the clock, Torres picked the lock of the Seattle defense to find Myrto Uzuni, who fired home a stunning 86th-minute strike to shatter the 1-1 deadlock. This brilliant tactical shift by the manager completely exposed the visitors' tired legs. A massive Upset Factor materialized right before our eyes, emphatically proving that momentum in this league can pivot in a matter of seconds when fresh attacking talent meets weary defenders.
Ramirez and Ragen Provide Final Fireworks
Seattle's desperate push for a late equalizer left them thoroughly exposed at the back during stoppage time. Another brilliant late substitution paid immediate dividends as C. Ramirez slammed the door shut in the 91st minute, ruthlessly finishing off yet another pinpoint delivery from the inspired Torres. Frustration openly boiled over for the visitors in the dying moments, culminating in a straight red card for J. Ragen right at the death. This crucial 3-1 upset victory injects massive belief into Austin’s otherwise dismal survival campaign. For Seattle, it represents a bitter pill to swallow on the road—a stark reminder that even top-tier squads can be swiftly dismantled by a perfectly executed, late-game substitution strategy.
Key Questions
How did the red card for J. Ragen impact the match?
Ragen's 94th-minute dismissal happened after the game was already out of reach, acting simply as a final marker of Seattle's frustration following Austin's late blitz.
How dramatic was the late winner by Ilie Sánchez?
Ilie Sánchez actually scored the early 11th-minute opener. The true late drama came via Myrto Uzuni's stunning 86th-minute strike to secure the win.
What does this mean for Austin's season?
Languishing in 15th place, this massive upset over a top-three side offers a critical lifeline and much-needed momentum to climb out of the league's basement.
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.
Sounders Seek to Deepen Austin's Misery
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 63/100. A mismatch on paper where Seattle’s road efficiency meets an Austin side desperate to climb out of the Western Conference basement.
The Setup
Q2 Stadium welcomes a Major League Soccer clash defined by a stark contrast in Form. Austin sit down in 14th place, struggling to find any rhythm after a dismal run of recent results. In contrast, Seattle Sounders arrive boasting a comfortable fifth-place standing and a stellar away win rate. The Stars rating gets a notable bump thanks to the presence of elite talent like F. Torres in the home ranks, but the underlying numbers point to a tight defensive affair. Austin concede less than a goal per game at home, while Seattle are even stingier on the road, leaking a mere 0.5 per match. With Stakes deemed modest for this regular-season encounter, the Balance tilts firmly toward the visitors.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls on Christian Ramirez leading the line for the hosts. He faces a formidable barrier in Alex Roldán. If Ramirez can isolate the Seattle defender, Austin might find joy, but Roldan’s exceptional recent performances make this a grueling test for the home attack.
Our Prediction
Our take points to a clinical 2-0 Seattle away win. The Sounders will gladly absorb early pressure, leaning on their rock-solid defensive shape. Once Austin pushes numbers forward to chase the game, Seattle will ruthlessly exploit the spaces left behind to seal the points.