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Aaronson Strike and Torres Equalizer Lead Austin FC to Draw with Colorado Rapids

Austin FC and the Colorado Rapids played to a 1-1 draw at Q2 Stadium on Thursday, with goals from Paxten Aaronson and Facundo Torres.

Quincy Abbott

September 10, 20261 min read

MLS Match Draw - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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Colorado Rapids1
Austin FC1

September 10, 2026

Match Summary

A tightly contested MLS regular-season encounter between Austin FC and the Colorado Rapids concluded in a 1-1 tie at Q2 Stadium on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The result leaves both teams with updated records as they continue their respective campaigns.

First Half Action

The visiting Colorado Rapids took the lead early in the contest. In the 22nd minute, Paxten Aaronson found the back of the net to give the Rapids a 1-0 advantage. Aaronson proved to be a significant offensive threat throughout the match, finishing with four total shots for Colorado.

Second Half Response

Austin FC sought to equalize in the second half, and their efforts paid off late in the game. Facundo Torres scored in the 79th minute to level the score at 1-1. For the home side, Christian Ramírez was the primary attacking option, registering three total shots.

Final Statistics

Goalkeeping performances varied between the two sides. Austin FC’s Brad Stuver made four saves to help preserve the draw for his team. Colorado Rapids goalkeeper Nico Hansen recorded one save during the match. The final result adjusts the standings, with Austin FC holding a record of 6-8-10 and the Colorado Rapids improving to 10-2-12.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761794

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Quincy Abbott

Quincy Abbott covers Allen high school and area college sports.

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