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Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders: MLS Regular Season Drama
Austin FC staged a dramatic late show to defeat Seattle Sounders 3-1 in MLS Regular Season action, with two goals in the final five minutes before Jackson Ragen’s stoppage-time red card capped a chaotic finale at Q2 Stadium.
Early Exchanges Set the Tone
The home side struck first in the 11th minute when Ilie Sanchez coolly converted Besard Sabovic’s assist, sending the Verde Wall into raptures. But Seattle responded through Paul Rothrock’s 26th-minute equalizer against the run of play – the rookie’s first MLS goal silencing the Texas crowd.
Second Half Turning Point
After a cagey start to the second period, the game exploded on the hour mark. Ragen’s 59th-minute yellow for a cynical foul sparked a flurry of substitutions, with Austin introducing Owen Wolff and Seattle swapping Danny Musovski for Osaze De Rosario. The tactical chess match saw Austin gradually take control, their 53% possession and 10 total shots telling the story of growing dominance.
Austin’s Late Show Steals the Points
Just as the game seemed destined for a draw, Myrto Uzuni struck in the 86th minute – the Albanian international finishing clinically after Emiliano Torres’ assist. Christian Ramirez then sealed it in the 91st minute with a poacher’s finish, before Ragen’s second yellow for dissent compounded Seattle’s misery moments later.
What This Means for Both Sides
For Austin, this comeback victory – their third straight home win – propels them up the Western Conference table, the late goals showcasing the squad depth Davy Arnaud has built. Seattle meanwhile collapse after looking comfortable, with Brian Schmetzer left to rue defensive lapses and Ragen’s discipline meltdown that leaves them short-handed for their next match.
Key Moments
11′ ⚽ Austin — I. Sanchez (assist: B. Sabovic)
26′ ⚽ Seattle Sounders — P. Rothrock
86′ ⚽ Austin — M. Uzuni (assist: E. Torres)
90+1′ ⚽ Austin — C. Ramirez🔮 Before kick-off: our match preview & prediction.
