Major League Soccer Regular Season - 14

San Diego 5 - 0 FT Austin

Snapdragon Stadium

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Futmetrix Verdict
32
FT
Thu, May 14
San Diego
5-0
Austin
⚡ Intensity 53
⚖️ Balance 7
🏆 Stakes 0
🎲 Upset 0
San Diego dismantle Austin in five-star showing.

San Diego's Five-Star Demolition Leaves Austin Reeling

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 32/100. A ruthless attacking clinic snapped San Diego's winless streak and sent a clear warning across the Western Conference.

The Early Barrage

Snapdragon Stadium was rocking before the seats even warmed up. San Diego flipped the switch immediately, setting an unrelenting Intensity that Austin simply couldn't handle. The hosts dominated possession at 60%, and this wasn't sterile passing—it was a devastating offensive blitzkrieg. In just the 8th minute, D. Vazquez opened the floodgates with a sharp finish courtesy of O. Valakari. Before the visitors could catch their breath to regroup, A. Dreyer doubled the advantage under ten minutes later after seamlessly connecting with P. Soma. The sheer volume of chances turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, exposing a severe lack of defensive Balance from the completely overwhelmed Texas outfit.

Total Control

If the visiting side harbored any hopes of a second-half resurgence to salvage the Stakes of this regular season clash, they were swiftly crushed. Barely ten minutes after the restart, Soma transitioned from provider to ruthless executioner, burying a clinical feed from A. Mighten to make it three. The San Diego engine room was completely suffocating, racking up 22 total shots while restricting their opponents to mere scraps on the counter. The opposition goalkeeper tried desperately to mount some resistance with five saves, but he was left completely abandoned by his scrambling backline. Our take? The match was definitively won in those rapid transition moments, where the hosts constantly overloaded the final third with efficiency.

Pouring It On

With the result entirely beyond doubt, the home side decided to pad their goal difference and systematically erase any lingering Upset Factor. L. Bombino, operating brilliantly out of the defensive block, orchestrated the fourth goal by expertly setting up M. Ingvartsen in the 79th minute. Not content to just casually run out the clock, Vazquez capped off his individual heroics deep into stoppage time, securing a brilliant brace off a slick pass from substitute A. Godoy. This massive 5-0 demolition decisively snaps a miserable three-match losing streak, injecting vital momentum back into their campaign. For the battered visitors, sitting just above them in the table before kickoff, it’s a harsh reality check demanding an immediate response.

Key Questions

What made Luca Bombino the Man of the Match?

Operating from defense, Bombino was unplayable. He commanded the backline during a vital shutout and pushed forward to assist Ingvartsen's late strike, earning a flawless 8.7 rating.

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

San Diego's relentless pressure and 22 total shots overwhelmed their opponents. Early goals completely broke the defensive structure, turning the match into a one-sided attacking clinic.

How did substitute Luca Bombino change the game?

While Bombino actually started and dominated defensively, substitute A. Godoy provided the crucial bench spark, assisting Vazquez's final stoppage-time goal to seal the 5-0 rout.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
60%
40%
San Diego 60%
Austin 40%
Shots
22
8
San Diego 22
Austin 8
Shots on Target
10
3
San Diego 10
Austin 3
Expected Goals (xG)
2.52
0.50
San Diego 2.52
Austin 0.50
Passes
684
458
San Diego 684
Austin 458
Pass Accuracy
93%
86%
San Diego 93%
Austin 86%
Corners
6
2
San Diego 6
Austin 2
Fouls
9
7
San Diego 9
Austin 7
Yellow Cards
1
0
San Diego 1
Austin 0
Red Cards
0
0
San Diego 0
Austin 0

Match Events

8' D. Vazquez (O. Valakari)
17' A. Dreyer (P. Soma)
44' 🟨 L. Bombino
HT
54' P. Soma (A. Mighten)
C. Fodrey O. Wolff 🔄 63'
66' 🔄 K. Sargeant O. Verhoeven
66' 🔄 P. Soma A. Godoy
M. Uzuni C. Ramirez 🔄 69'
O. Svatok M. Djordjevic 🔄 69'
F. Torres E. Torres 🔄 69'
J. Rosales M. Burton 🔄 75'
79' M. Ingvartsen (L. Bombino)
82' 🔄 A. Dreyer B. B. Zamble
82' 🔄 O. Valakari A. Alvarado Jr
82' 🔄 L. Bombino I. Pilcher
90'+1 D. Vazquez (A. Godoy)
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

San Diego

Goalkeepers
Duran Ferree
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Luca Bombino
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
8.7
Rating
Christopher McVey
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
103%
Pass Acc
Manu Duah
MAGNET
MAGNET
115
Activity
115
Activity
111
Passes
4
Duels
Kieran Sargeant
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Onni Valakari
MAGNET
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
63
Passes
8
Duels
Pedro Soma
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
David Vazquez
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
8.6
Rating
Forwards
Anders Dreyer
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
6
Key Passes
6
Key Passes
0
Assists
30%
Pass Acc
Marcus Ingvartsen
CLOSER
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Alex Mighten
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
1
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
BENCH
Jacob Jackson
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Oscar Verhoeven
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
28
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Pilcher
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aníbal Godoy
SUPER SUB
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
28
Minutes
6.5
Rating
Bryce Duke
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Alvarado Jr
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Amahl Pellegrino
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anisse Saidi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bryan Zamblé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Austin

Goalkeepers
Brad Stuver
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Jon Gallagher
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Oleksandr Svatok
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Jonathan Bell
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Žan Kolmanič
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Facundo Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Besard Sabović
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Dubersarsky
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Joseph Rosales
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Forwards
Calvin Fodrey
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Myrto Uzuni
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
BENCH
Damian Las
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mikkel Desler
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guilherme Biro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateja Đorđević
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilie Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ervin Torres
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Owen Wolff
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Micah Burton
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Christian Ramirez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
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
06/01/2025
Major League Soccer Snapdragon Stadium
03/23/2025
Major League Soccer Q2 Stadium
San Diego Win
Austin Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Seattle Sounders 11 24 17 8 +9 WSeattle Sounders 3 - 2 San Jose Earthquakes (14-05-2026)DSeattle Sounders 1 - 1 San Diego (10-05-2026)DSporting Kansas City 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders (02-05-2026)WSeattle Sounders 2 - 1 FC Dallas (26-04-2026)WSeattle Sounders 4 - 1 St. Louis City (19-04-2026)
2 Vancouver Whitecaps 10 23 25 9 +16 WFC Dallas 2 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps (14-05-2026)DSan Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps (10-05-2026)DLos Angeles Galaxy 1 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps (03-05-2026)WVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 1 Colorado Rapids (26-04-2026)WVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (18-04-2026)
3 San Jose Earthquakes 10 22 25 10 +15 LSeattle Sounders 3 - 2 San Jose Earthquakes (14-05-2026)DSan Jose Earthquakes 1 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps (10-05-2026)WSt. Louis City 2 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (26-04-2026)WSan Jose Earthquakes 5 - 1 Austin (23-04-2026)WLos Angeles FC 1 - 4 San Jose Earthquakes (19-04-2026)
4 Real Salt Lake 10 19 20 13 +7 WReal Salt Lake 3 - 0 Houston Dynamo (14-05-2026)LFC Dallas 3 - 1 Real Salt Lake (10-05-2026)WReal Salt Lake 2 - 0 Portland Timbers (02-05-2026)LLos Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake (26-04-2026)WReal Salt Lake 4 - 2 San Diego (19-04-2026)
5 Colorado Rapids 10 16 18 11 +7 WMinnesota United FC 0 - 1 Colorado Rapids (14-05-2026)LColorado Rapids 0 - 1 St. Louis City (10-05-2026)LHouston Dynamo 1 - 0 Colorado Rapids (03-05-2026)LVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 1 Colorado Rapids (26-04-2026)DLos Angeles FC 0 - 0 Colorado Rapids (23-04-2026)
6 Los Angeles FC 11 15 12 14 -2 LSt. Louis City 2 - 1 Los Angeles FC (14-05-2026)LLos Angeles FC 1 - 4 Houston Dynamo (11-05-2026)DSan Diego 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC (03-05-2026)WMinnesota United FC 0 - 1 Los Angeles FC (25-04-2026)DLos Angeles FC 0 - 0 Colorado Rapids (23-04-2026)
7 Minnesota United FC 10 15 11 14 -3 LMinnesota United FC 0 - 1 Colorado Rapids (14-05-2026)DMinnesota United FC 2 - 2 Austin (10-05-2026)LMinnesota United FC 0 - 1 Los Angeles FC (25-04-2026)WFC Dallas 0 - 1 Minnesota United FC (23-04-2026)WMinnesota United FC 2 - 0 Portland Timbers (19-04-2026)
8 San Diego 12 13 20 20 0 WSan Diego 5 - 0 Austin (14-05-2026)DSeattle Sounders 1 - 1 San Diego (10-05-2026)DSan Diego 2 - 2 Los Angeles FC (03-05-2026)LSan Diego 1 - 2 Portland Timbers (26-04-2026)LHouston Dynamo 1 - 0 San Diego (23-04-2026)
9 Houston Dynamo 10 12 14 21 -7 LReal Salt Lake 3 - 0 Houston Dynamo (14-05-2026)WLos Angeles FC 1 - 4 Houston Dynamo (11-05-2026)WHouston Dynamo 1 - 0 Colorado Rapids (03-05-2026)LAustin 2 - 0 Houston Dynamo (26-04-2026)WHouston Dynamo 1 - 0 San Diego (23-04-2026)
10 Portland Timbers 10 10 16 19 -3 WPortland Timbers 6 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (10-05-2026)LReal Salt Lake 2 - 0 Portland Timbers (02-05-2026)WSan Diego 1 - 2 Portland Timbers (26-04-2026)LMinnesota United FC 2 - 0 Portland Timbers (19-04-2026)WPortland Timbers 2 - 1 Los Angeles FC (11-04-2026)
11 FC Dallas 9 9 16 17 -1 LFC Dallas 2 - 3 Vancouver Whitecaps (14-05-2026)WFC Dallas 3 - 1 Real Salt Lake (10-05-2026)LSeattle Sounders 2 - 1 FC Dallas (26-04-2026)LFC Dallas 0 - 1 Minnesota United FC (23-04-2026)DFC Dallas 2 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy (19-04-2026)
12 Los Angeles Galaxy 9 9 12 17 -5 LSporting Kansas City 3 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy (14-05-2026)DLos Angeles Galaxy 1 - 1 Vancouver Whitecaps (03-05-2026)WLos Angeles Galaxy 2 - 1 Real Salt Lake (26-04-2026)DFC Dallas 2 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy (19-04-2026)WAustin 1 - 2 Los Angeles Galaxy (11-04-2026)
13 Austin 9 9 11 18 -7 LSan Diego 5 - 0 Austin (14-05-2026)DMinnesota United FC 2 - 2 Austin (10-05-2026)WAustin 2 - 0 St. Louis City (03-05-2026)WAustin 2 - 0 Houston Dynamo (26-04-2026)LSan Jose Earthquakes 5 - 1 Austin (23-04-2026)
14 St. Louis City 9 7 7 16 -9 WSt. Louis City 2 - 1 Los Angeles FC (14-05-2026)WColorado Rapids 0 - 1 St. Louis City (10-05-2026)LAustin 2 - 0 St. Louis City (03-05-2026)LSt. Louis City 2 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (26-04-2026)LSeattle Sounders 4 - 1 St. Louis City (19-04-2026)
15 Sporting Kansas City 10 7 9 26 -17 WSporting Kansas City 3 - 1 Los Angeles Galaxy (14-05-2026)LPortland Timbers 6 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (10-05-2026)DSporting Kansas City 1 - 1 Seattle Sounders (02-05-2026)LVancouver Whitecaps 3 - 0 Sporting Kansas City (18-04-2026)LSporting Kansas City 1 - 3 San Jose Earthquakes (12-04-2026)