Austin FC Secures Home Victory Over Seattle with Late Rally

Match Result

Austin FC defeated the visiting Seattle Sounders FC 3-1 in a Major League Soccer contest held at Q2 Stadium on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The result improved the home side’s standing while the visitors suffered a setback in their campaign.

Goal Summary

The match began with Austin FC establishing early control. In the 11th minute, Ilie Sánchez found the back of the net, giving the home crowd an early advantage. However, Seattle responded before the half-hour mark. Paul Rothrock leveled the score in the 26th minute, sending the visiting supporters into celebration.

The second half remained deadlocked until the closing stages. Austin FC regained the lead in the 86th minute when Myrto Uzuni scored. The game was effectively sealed in stoppage time. Christian Ramirez added the final goal in the 90th minute plus one second, confirming the three-point margin for Austin.

Key Performances

While the final score reflected a dominant team effort, individual statistical highlights were noted for the visiting side. Paul Rothrock led Seattle in total shots with two attempts. In the goal, Andy Thomas made three saves for the Sounders, attempting to stifle Austin’s offense throughout the evening.

Season Standings

The victory moved Austin FC to a record of 4-5-7. The loss dropped Seattle Sounders FC to 7-3-5. The teams now look to their upcoming fixtures to build on these recent results.

Sources

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