Austin FC Secures Home Victory Over Seattle Sounders

Match Overview

Austin FC claimed a decisive 3-1 victory against the visiting Seattle Sounders FC on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The result was secured at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, before a crowd of 20,738 spectators. The final tally reflects Austin's offensive efficiency and Seattle's inability to contain the home side's attack over the course of ninety minutes.

Goal Timeline

The scoring began early for the hosts. In the 11th minute, Ilie Sánchez opened the account for Austin FC, giving the home team an early advantage. The Sounders responded to level the contest in the 26th minute, with Paul Rothrock finding the back of the net to make it a one-goal game.

Austin FC regained control in the second half. Myrto Uzuni restored the home side's lead in the 86th minute. The match concluded with a late strike from Christian Ramirez in the 90+1 minute, sealing the three-goal margin for Austin.

Key Performances

While the final score highlights the offensive output, individual statistical leaders were noted for both sides. For Seattle Sounders FC, Paul Rothrock recorded two total shots during the match. On the defensive side, Andy Thomas made three saves for the visiting team.

Post-Match Records

Following this contest, Austin FC’s record stands at 4-5-7. Seattle Sounders FC moves to a record of 7-3-5. The match results stand as recorded, with no additional playoff implications or series contexts provided for this fixture.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761674