Major League Soccer Gameweek 29
Los Angeles FC 3 - 1 FT Austin
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
52' Denis Bouanga (Son Heung-min)
โ Oleksandr Svatok โMyrto Uzuni 63'
63' โ Igor Jesus โMathieu Choiniรจre
63' โ Armindo Sieb โJacob Shaffelburg
Brandon Vazquez (Myrto Uzuni) 66'
67' Denis Bouanga (Son Heung-min)
72' Son Heung-min (Jacob Shaffelburg)
78' โ Evgen Cheberko โRyan Hollingshead
โ Besard Sabovic โJorge Alastuey 78'
78' โ Son Heung-min โSergio Vasquez
โ Facundo Daniel Torres Perez โPrzemyslaw Pลacheta 81'
โ Ervin Torres โIlie Sรกnchez 81'
85' โ Leo Walta โTyler Boyd
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Los Angeles FC
Goalkeepers
Hugo Lloris 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sergi Palencia 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Ryan Porteous 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aaron Long
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yevhen Cheberko
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
39%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Marco Delgado
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
40%
Pass Acc
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Leo Walta
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Son Heung-min
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
2
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Armindo Sieb
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Forwards
Denis Bouanga 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
4
On Target
9.0
Rating
BENCH
Thomas Hasal 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ryan Hollingshead
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nkosi Tafari
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eddie Segura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mathieu Choiniรจre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergio Vasquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyler Boyd
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jacob Shaffelburg 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.1
Rating
Thayllon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Austin
Goalkeepers
Bradley Stuver 
OCTOPUS
7
Saves
7
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Brendan Hines-Ike
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Oleksandr Svatok
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Guilherme Biro 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Midfielders
Facundo Torres
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Ervin Torres
LATE SHIFT
9
Late Mins
9
Late Mins
81
Total Mins
81
Entry
Besard ล aboviฤ
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Jon Gallagher 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
58
Passes
11
Duels
Forwards
Joseph Rosales
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Brandon Vazquez 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
8.1
Rating
Christian Ramirez
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
Jon Bell
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateja ฤorฤeviฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Chris Applewhite
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Micah Burton
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Przemyslaw Placheta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilie Sรกnchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Alastuey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Myrto Uzuni
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.7
Rating
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | Austin | 0 - 0 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 11/03/2025 | Austin | 1 - 4 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 10/30/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 10/12/2025 | Austin | 1 - 0 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 03/15/2025 | Los Angeles FC | 0 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | Banc of California Stadium |
| 09/19/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 1 - 1 | Austin | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
| 08/08/2024 | Los Angeles FC | 2 - 0 | Austin | Leagues Cup | BMO Stadium |
| 06/20/2024 | Austin | 1 - 1 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 10/08/2023 | Austin | 2 - 4 | Los Angeles FC | Major League Soccer | Q2 Stadium |
| 04/08/2023 | Los Angeles FC | 3 - 0 | Austin | Major League Soccer | BMO Stadium |
03/22/2026
11/03/2025
10/30/2025
10/12/2025
03/15/2025
09/19/2024
08/08/2024
06/20/2024
10/08/2023
04/08/2023
Los Angeles FC Win
Austin Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 24 GD: +29
P: 24 GD: +13
P: 24 GD: +2
P: 23 GD: +9
P: 24 GD: +6
P: 25 GD: +5
P: 24 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -2
P: 24 GD: -13
P: 22 GD: +1
P: 23 GD: -3
P: 23 GD: -13
P: 23 GD: -7
P: 23 GD: -25
League Standings
P: 32 GD: +34
P: 33 GD: +9
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +10
P: 32 GD: +3
P: 32 GD: +15
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 32 GD: +1
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 32 GD: -3
P: 33 GD: -5
P: 32 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -21
P: 33 GD: -42
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Los Angeles FC
Austin
Los Angeles FC
Austin
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Son and Bouanga Combine to Dismantle Austin in Hollywood
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. An unrelenting offensive barrage from the hosts transformed a tense conference clash into a spectacular showcase of attacking efficiency.
Setting the Trap
Los Angeles FC allowed Austin to dominate possession early at Banc of California Stadium, willingly absorbing pressure before springing lethal counter-attacks. Despite the visitors holding 60% of the ball, the Balance of power firmly rested with the home side's transitional speed. The hosts peppered the opposition net, accumulating a staggering 27 shots over the ninety minutes. An early tactical stalemate quickly evaporated as both goalkeepers were forced into frantic action. It took 52 minutes for the dam to finally break, with Denis Bouanga drawing first blood after an incisive pass from Son Heung-min.
The Quarter-Hour Chaos
The true Intensity of this fixture erupted during a breathless 15-minute spell in the second half. Following Bouanga's opener, Austin clawed their way back into the fight. Substitute Myrto Uzuni instantly made his mark, setting up Brandon Vazquez to level the game at 1-1 in the 66th minute. However, the visitors barely had time to celebrate. Just 60 seconds later, Bouanga completed his hero's brace, restoring the LAFC advantage and sucking the air completely out of the away section. The rapid sequence of goals shifted the momentum entirely, turning a methodical duel into a one-sided track meet.
Son's Finishing Touch
With the Stakes high for playoff positioning, the hosts showed no mercy. Substitute Jacob Shaffelburg immediately justified his introduction by teeing up Son Heung-min in the 72nd minute, sealing a vital 3-1 victory. Goalkeeper heroics on both endsโtotaling 11 savesโkept the score from ballooning further, given the combined 41 shots registered. LAFC's ruthless clinical edge ultimately masked their lack of possession, proving that sheer volume and accuracy trump simple ball control. This victory snaps their worrying winless run, injecting crucial belief back into their season arc.
Key Questions
What made Son Heung-Min the Man of the Match?
He orchestrated the attack with 5 key passes, scoring once and assisting twice to completely tear the Austin defense apart.
How did substitute Son Heung-Min change the game?
Though he actually started the match, his relentless energy and two crucial second-half assists completely dismantled Austin's defensive structure.
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.
Los Angeles FC Look to Capitalize on Struggling Austin
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 21/100. A severe talent mismatch and incredibly low competitive stakes mean this fixture is for die-hard fans only.
The Setup
Los Angeles FC welcome Austin to BMO Stadium for this late-season Major League Soccer clash. The hosts sit comfortably in 6th place, looking to solidify their playoff positioning. The visitors are languishing down in 13th. The gap in quality is glaring. A strong Stars rating highlights the sheer firepower available to the home side, including global names like Son Heung-Min. However, the Stakes are extremely low for the neutral viewer. The competitive Balance is essentially nonexistent, with the hosts acting as massive favorites to take all three points. Both teams have shown somewhat erratic Form recently, but the talent gulf should dictate the narrative.
Key Battle
We are watching D. Bouanga against Brad Stuver. Bouanga has been incredibly sharp for the home side, terrorizing defenses with his direct running and clinical finishing. Stuver is going to face a barrage of shots at BMO Stadium. The Austin shot-stopper needs to have the game of his life just to keep the scoreline respectable.
Our Prediction
Los Angeles FC will dominate possession and relentlessly press the visitors. The sheer gap in quality will prove too much to handle. Expect a comfortable 3-1 victory for the hosts as they overwhelm a fragile away defense.