At the Whistle: Portland Timbers FC 1, Austin FC 2
It appeared Verde dropped two more points after a late goal let in, but they never minded it with an even later goal scored to reclaim the victory.
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It appeared Verde dropped two more points after a late goal let in, but they never minded it with an even later goal scored to reclaim the victory.
Austin FC hung tough with Toluca for a while, but a red card followed by a penalty set the visitors back. Yet, the scoreline wasn't quite indicative of how closely the match was played.
Austin FC matched a headed corner kick goal with one of their own to go into halftime even. Though Verde looked likelier to score in the second half, neither team did.
Austin FC only retained one of 11 starters from its loss three nights ago against FC Dallas. This match saw Verde fare better against a flagging Sounders team and get its first road win of 2026.
Austin FC emerged from Leagues Cup play facing its FC Dallas rivals, and got a magical moment from Ervin Torres. But it wasn't enough to stave off another loss, adding to an onoging bad stretch of league play.
An own goal followed by a Myrto Uzuni goal led to a memorable PK sequence in an unusually unhabitable North End of Q2 Stadium. That gives Verde a second opportunity in as many years to win a cup competition.
Austin FC played a complete match against Puebla on Sunday, getting a hat trick from Myrto Uzuni and securing a shutout. While the knockout round is now a distinct possibility, Club América awaits for Thursday's huge match.
It was a good night for inverted wingbacks, as Austin FC got its two goals from players still growing accustomed to their new roles. The win leaves Verde in good position in Leagues Cup.
Austin FC appeared to be headed for a scoreless draw that would have at least kept them in the playoff mix. A late penalty instead gifted all three points to the Rapids.
Austin FC came into Houston having won a decisive 3-1 match over Seattle. They reverted to their disappointing recent form — with recent meaning May — in a 3-0 loss to Houston.
Austin FC jumped out to an early lead on Wednesday and then let in a goal on a defensive lapse. But the true difference maker in the eventual win was a teenager subbed on late.
Two separate sources confirmed to Verde All Day that Austin FC got its first win after five winless matches in a row. Facundo Torres led the way with a goal and an assist.