Uzuni Dubs as Austin FC Upset Sporting KC 2-1

Second-Half Surge Decides Match at Sporting Park

Austin FC claimed a 2-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Sporting Park in Kansas City, Kansas. The visitors overcame an early deficit in the second half to take the points, with Myrto Uzuni providing the decisive goals for the team from Texas.

The match drew a crowd of 13,928 spectators to the venue for the contest between the two MLS clubs.

Goals and Key Moments

The scoring sequence began in the 55th minute when Stephen Afrifa struck for Sporting Kansas City, giving the home side a lead. However, the balance shifted in the 64th minute as Myrto Uzuni found the back of the net to equalize the score at 1-1.

The momentum continued to favor the visitors, and in the 86th minute, Uzuni added his second goal of the match to put Austin FC ahead for good. There were exactly three goals recorded in the match, with no further scoring occurring before the final whistle.

Stat Lines and Post-Match Records

Stephen Afrifa was the most active attacker for Sporting Kansas City, registering a total of nine shots. On the defensive end, goalkeeper Stefan Cleveland made five saves for the home team. For Austin FC, Myrto Uzuni recorded five total shots, while goalkeeper Damian Las contributed three saves.

Following the result, Sporting Kansas City’s record stands at 6 wins, 4 draws, and 21 losses. Austin FC improves their standing to 8 wins, 10 draws, and 13 losses. The match concluded with no further statistical updates or playoff determinations provided in the official data.

Sources

ESPN