Major League Soccer Regular Season - 15
Austin 1 - 2 FT Sporting Kansas City
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Capita 28'
45'+1 M. Desler
HT
↓ Capita ↑S. Suleymanov 46'
J. Davis 47'
57' O. Svatok
60' ↓ O. Wolff ↑J. Gallagher
60' ↓ C. Ramirez ↑J. Nelson
61' I. Sanchez
Z. Bassong 63'
↓ Z. Bassong ↑M. Garcia 64'
↓ J. Davis ↑J. Reynolds 64'
71' J. Nelson
73' ↓ F. Torres ↑B. Vazquez
73' ↓ I. Sanchez ↑M. Djordjevic
↓ T. Calheira ↑S. Afrifa 75'
M. Garcia (S. Suleymanov) 80'
S. Afrifa 83'
84' ↓ M. Desler ↑C. Fodrey
86' C. Fodrey
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Austin
Goalkeepers
Brad Stuver 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Mikkel Desler 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Oleksandr Svatok 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Bell 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
1
Interceptions
1
Tackles
Guilherme Biro
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Facundo Torres
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Joseph Rosales 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Ilie Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Owen Wolff
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Christian Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
60
Total Mins
60
Entry
Myrto Uzuni
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
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
Jon Gallagher
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Mateja Đorđević
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Dubersarsky
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Pereira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calvin Fodrey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Nelson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Brandon Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sporting Kansas City
Goalkeepers
Stefan Cleveland
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jacob Davis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Ian James
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
51%
Pass Acc
Wyatt Meyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jayden Reid
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
Capita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Lasse Berg Johnsen 
MAGNET
78
Activity
78
Activity
62
Passes
16
Duels
Zorhan Bassong 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Calvin Harris
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Dejan Joveljić
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Taylor Calheira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
John Pulskamp
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Diego Borges
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ethan Bartlow
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin Reynolds
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
6%
Pass Acc
Jacob Bartlett
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Macielo Tschantret
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manu García 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Shapi Suleymanov 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
7
Rating
Stephen Afrifa
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2026 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 0 | Austin | Friendlies Clubs | |
| 09/07/2025 | Sporting Kansas City | 1 - 2 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 02/23/2025 | Austin | 1 - 0 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 06/30/2024 | Sporting Kansas City | 2 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 05/19/2024 | Austin | 3 - 2 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 07/16/2023 | Austin | 2 - 1 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 06/11/2023 | Sporting Kansas City | 4 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
| 08/14/2022 | Austin | 4 - 3 | Sporting Kansas City | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 07/31/2022 | Sporting Kansas City | 0 - 2 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Children's Mercy Park |
02/14/2026
09/07/2025
02/23/2025
06/30/2024
05/19/2024
07/16/2023
06/11/2023
08/14/2022
07/31/2022
Austin Win
Sporting Kansas City Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 11 GD: +15
P: 11 GD: +14
P: 11 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: +6
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -6
P: 12 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 11 GD: -16
P: 10 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 14 GD: +22
P: 15 GD: +19
P: 14 GD: +7
P: 15 GD: +8
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 15 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: +6
P: 15 GD: 0
P: 15 GD: +3
P: 15 GD: +1
P: 14 GD: -4
P: 14 GD: -6
P: 15 GD: -12
P: 14 GD: -22
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Substitutes Spark Sporting Kansas City's Shock Comeback at Q2 Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 64/100. Our verdict is that Peter Vermes' late roll of the dice completely flipped a frustrating script, orchestrating a spectacular late rally to stun the home crowd.
The Early Stand
A barrage of shots from the visitors defined the early rhythm at Q2 Stadium, yet the scoreboard told a completely different story by the interval. Sporting Kansas City edged possession at 54 percent and peppered the opposing net, firing 20 total attempts over the course of the match. Despite their low standing in the league, the visitors displayed remarkable Intensity, forcing an onslaught that tested the home defense repeatedly. However, Austin absorbed the pressure and struck a sucker punch right on the stroke of halftime. When M. Desler found the back of the net in the 45th minute, it felt like the hosts were poised to grind out a gritty victory. The home keeper's heroics—tallying six vital saves—kept the visitors frustrated, leaving them searching for answers heading into the locker room.
The Bench Revolution
The script completely flipped in the final quarter of the match as the visiting bench took center stage. Struggling at the bottom of the Western Conference table, the away side desperately needed a spark to alter the match's Balance. That spark arrived in the 80th minute through sheer tactical brilliance from the sidelines. Substitute S. Suleymanov delivered a pinpoint assist to fellow replacement M. Garcia, who fired home the equalizer. This sudden breakthrough completely shattered the home team's defensive resolve. The Upset Factor skyrocketed as the visitors, who had endured a miserable run of recent form, suddenly found their rhythm. The substitutions did not just add fresh legs; they brought a ruthless attacking edge that directly targeted the exhausted home backline, setting the stage for a dramatic climax.
The Rapid Finish
Before the home crowd could even process the equalizer, disaster struck again just three minutes later. In the 83rd minute, yet another substitute, S. Afrifa, etched his name into the storyline by burying the winning goal. The rapid-fire double completely flipped the result, proving exactly why the Stakes are never fully settled until the final whistle. By edging possession and maintaining constant offensive pressure, the visitors earned every piece of this 2-1 triumph. For the Texas side, collapsing late at Q2 Stadium raises serious questions about their ability to close out tight matches. Meanwhile, this stunning road victory offers a massive psychological boost for the visitors, potentially serving as the exact catalyst they need to climb out of the league cellar.
Key Questions
How did Sporting Kansas City pull off this shock result?
Their substitutes changed the game completely. Relentless attacking pressure resulted in two late goals within three minutes, overturning the early deficit.
How did Austin complete the comeback from behind?
Actually, Austin surrendered their lead. It was the visitors who orchestrated the dramatic late comeback through exceptional second-half substitutions.
How did substitute Manu García change the game?
Entering in the second half, García injected immediate offensive energy, scoring the crucial 80th-minute equalizer that ignited his team's eventual victory.
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.
Austin Eye Routine Victory Against Reeling Sporting KC
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 39/100. With the visitors leaking goals at an alarming rate, Austin has a prime opportunity to ignite their season and secure three vital points.
The Setup
When Austin host Sporting Kansas City at Q2 Stadium this May 17, 2026, the contrast in defensive resilience will be front and center. A low Stakes rating reflects the bottom-half nature of this Major League Soccer clash, as 10th-place Austin looks down on a struggling side rooted to 15th. The visitors' dire Form rating tells a grim story: they are conceding a massive 3.5 goals per game. Meanwhile, Austin boasts a superior Stars rating, powered by an attacking core ready to exploit those glaring defensive cracks.
Key Battle
This matchup hinges entirely on the home side's attacking unit slicing through an away back line that has been generous to a fault. Without the need to focus on individual duels, the narrative is simply about whether Sporting KC's defensive shape can withstand relentless pressure, or if Austin's forwards will pull them out of position and run riot in the final third.
Our Prediction
Expect Austin to control the tempo from the opening whistle. The visitors' defensive frailties are too severe to ignore. Our expected outcome is a comfortable 3-0 victory for the home side, with Sporting KC's resistance breaking early in the first half.