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Austin FC Secures 3-1 Victory Over Seattle Sounders at Q2 Stadium

Austin FC defeated Seattle Sounders FC 3-1 on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Q2 Stadium. Ilie Sánchez, Myrto Uzuni, and Christian Ramirez scored for the hosts.

Una Pennington

July 23, 20261 min read

soccer match atmosphere - illustration, Jake Team LLC
soccer match atmosphere - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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July 23, 2026

Match Result

Austin FC claimed a 3-1 victory against Seattle Sounders FC on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas. The home side secured the win with an attendance of 20,738 spectators in the stands. The final result leaves Austin FC with a record of 4-5-7, while Seattle Sounders FC falls to 7-3-5.

Goal Summary

The contest began with Austin FC taking an early lead. In the 11th minute, Ilie Sánchez found the back of the net to give the home team a 1-0 advantage. Seattle Sounders FC responded later in the first half, leveling the score in the 26th minute when Paul Rothrock scored. The match remained tied at 1-1 until the closing stages of the game.

Austin FC regained the lead in the 86th minute through a goal by Myrto Uzuni. The hosts sealed the victory in stoppage time, as Christian Ramirez added the third goal for Austin FC in the 90+1 minute. The final whistle confirmed a 3-1 final scoreline, with Austin FC outscoring Seattle Sounders FC by two goals.

Key Performances

Among the notable statistical contributions, Seattle Sounders FC forward Paul Rothrock led his team in offensive output with a total of 2 shots. On the defensive side, Seattle Sounders FC goalkeeper Andy Thomas recorded 3 saves to attempt to keep the score close. No other individual statistics or player performances were recorded in the available data.

Post-Match Context

The result marks another home win for Austin FC, improving their standing in the league table. Seattle Sounders FC continues to hold a stronger overall record despite this loss. The match concluded without any additional playoff implications or series contexts being established at this time.

Sources

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

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Una Pennington

Una Pennington covers Gunter high school and area college sports.

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