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Austin FC Defeats Seattle Sounders 3-1 at Q2 Stadium

Austin FC secured a 3-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Thursday night, with goals from Ilie Sánchez, Myrto Uzuni, and Christian Ramirez.

Hart Nash

July 23, 20261 min read

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July 23, 2026

Match Result

Austin FC claimed a decisive 3-1 win against the visiting Seattle Sounders FC on Thursday, July 23, 2026. The victory was secured at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, before a crowd of 20,738 spectators.

Goal Timeline

The home side opened the scoring early in the contest. Ilie Sánchez found the back of the net in the 11th minute, giving Austin FC an initial advantage. The Sounders responded to level the scoreline before halftime. Paul Rothrock equalized for Seattle in the 26th minute, making the match tied at 1-1.

Austin FC regained the lead late in the afternoon. Myrto Uzuni broke the deadlock again in the 86th minute, putting the hosts ahead once more. The final goal came in stoppage time. Christian Ramirez sealed the result for Austin FC in the 90th minute plus one second, finalizing the 3-1 scoreline.

Key Performances

Paul Rothrock was the most active attacker for Seattle, registering a total of two shots throughout the match. In goal for the Sounders, Andy Thomas recorded three saves to attempt to keep his team in the contest.

Season Records

With this result, Austin FC improved their standing to 4 wins, 5 draws, and 7 losses. Seattle Sounders FC moved to 7 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses in their respective records.

Sources

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

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Hart Nash

Hart Nash covers Princeton high school and area college sports.

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