Austin FC Stuns Seattle With Late Goals at Lumen Field

Austin FC Secures Road Victory

The Austin FC defeated the host Seattle Sounders FC 2-1 on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. The visiting squad managed to turn the game around in the second half, securing a decisive win that improved their standing in the league while leaving the home side with a mixed result.

The match featured a total of three goals, with the decisive strikes coming late in the contest.

Second-Half Shift in Momentum

The scoring began in the 66th minute when Facundo Torres put Austin FC ahead. The lead was extended in the 87th minute by Guilherme Biro, who added a second goal for the visitors. Despite the pressure from the home crowd, the Sounders were unable to equalize before the final whistle.

Stuart Hawkins did manage to score for Seattle in the 90th minute, but it was not enough to change the outcome of the match. The sequence of events highlighted the effectiveness of the Austin attack during the latter stages of the game.

Statistical Highlights

Goalkeeping performance played a significant role in the final result. Damian Las of Austin FC made six saves, demonstrating a strong presence in goal for the visitors. On the other side, Andy Thomas for Seattle Sounders FC recorded five saves.

In terms of shot volume, Albert Rusnák led the home team with five total shots. Jorge Alastuey contributed two total shots for Austin FC. These statistical lines reflect the balanced nature of the offensive attempts between the two clubs during the 90 minutes of play.

Post-Match Records

Following this encounter, the Seattle Sounders FC record stands at 7-3-9. The Austin FC record is now 5-5-10. The result reflects a competitive match where the away team capitalized on late opportunities to take the points from Lumen Field.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761736