MLS 2026 · THU, OCT 15
Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC match report: Los Angeles FC edge past Austin FC
Los Angeles FC scored three times after the interval to beat Austin FC in the MLS.
By 10xSharp · Published
Final score
Los Angeles FC beat Austin FC 3-1 after a goalless first half. The home side scored three times in the second half, with Austin FC replying once. The result is recorded as a home win.
Goals
Denis Bouanga put Los Angeles FC ahead in the 52nd minute. Brandon Vazquez equalised for Austin FC in the 66th minute, assisted by Myrto Uzuni. Bouanga restored the lead a minute later, and Son Heung-min added a third for Los Angeles FC in the 72nd minute, assisted by Jacob Shaffelburg.
Match flow
Neither side held the upper hand in the first half, and the same was true after the interval. Across the match, neither side held the upper hand. Los Angeles FC had the better of the opening half hour, while Austin FC were on top between the 61st and 75th minutes.
Key stats
Los Angeles FC had 12 shots on target to Austin FC's 5, and 11 shots off target to Austin FC's 6. Austin FC had 60% possession to Los Angeles FC's 40%. Los Angeles FC had 7 corners to Austin FC's 5.
Discipline
Neither side received a yellow or red card. The match was officiated by Jair Antonio Marrufo.
Streaks
Los Angeles FC's win ended a run of 4 MLS matches without a win. Austin FC are now without a win in 4 MLS matches this season.
Pre-match
Bookmakers made Los Angeles FC the favourites, at an implied 67%; Los Angeles FC won the match. 10xSharp's call was for more goals than the bookmakers' 3 line; the match had 4 goals in 90 minutes, above the line, so the call was right.
What it means
Los Angeles FC are 12th in the table with 45 points and a goal difference of 15. Austin FC are 27th with 31 points and a goal difference of -17.
Verdict
Los Angeles FC turned a goalless first half into a 3-1 win with three second-half goals. Austin FC had more possession but were outshot on target. The win ends Los Angeles FC's four-match winless run, while Austin FC's winless run extends to four matches.