Wednesday , 30 September 2026

Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC, MLS 2023 REGULAR SEASON

MLS · 2023
Austin FC
1 – 2
Full Time
Seattle Sounders FC
Thu 31 Aug 2023 · 00:30 UTC Q2 Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 48' Jordan Morris
Sebastian Driussi 72' 1–1
1–2 90' Albert Rusnak
Y 37' Jackson Ragen
Gyasi Zardes 46' Y
Jhojan Valencia 53' Y
Y 87' Nouhou Tolo

Overview

Match Preview

Austin FC vs Seattle Sounders FC — MLS at Q2 Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Nashville SC 27 60
2 Internacional CF Miami 27 46
3 New England Revolution 27 46
4 Charlotte FC 27 43
5 Chicago Fire FC 26 42
6 Philadelphia Union 27 39
7 Orlando City SC 27 34
8 New York City FC 27 33
9 FC Cincinnati 26 33
10 New York Red Bulls 26 33
11 D.C. United SC 26 30
12 Columbus Crew SC 27 29
13 Toronto FC 27 29
14 Atlanta United FC 27 27
15 Montreal Impact FC 27 24
16 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 26 50
17 FC Dallas 27 47
18 San Jose Earthquakes 27 45
19 St. Louis City 26 44
20 Houston Dynamo 27 44
21 Los Angeles FC 28 41
22 Colorado Rapids SC 27 36
23 Los Angeles Galaxy 28 36
24 Seattle Sounders FC 26 35
25 San Diego FC 27 32
26 Portland Timbers 27 32
27 Real Salt Lake 27 32
28 Austin FC 27 31
29 Minnesota United FC 27 29
30 Sporting Kansas City 26 21

Head-to-Head

4
3
5
Austin FC 12 games · Avg 2.1 goals Seattle Sounders FC
Last 5 meetings
2023-08-31 Austin FC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC 2023-05-18 Seattle Sounders FC 1–2 Austin FC 2022-09-11 Seattle Sounders FC 3–0 Austin FC 2022-03-20 Austin FC 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC 2021-07-23 Austin FC 0–1 Seattle Sounders FC

Recent Form

Austin FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Seattle Sounders FC H 1–2 L
27 Aug FC Dallas A 0–1 L
21 Aug St. Louis City A 3–6 L
16 Jul Sporting Kansas City H 2–1 W
13 Jul Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 1–2 L
09 Jul Minnesota United FC A 4–1 W
Seattle Sounders FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
31 Aug Austin FC A 2–1 W
27 Aug Minnesota United FC A 1–1 D
21 Aug Atlanta United FC H 0–2 L
16 Jul FC Dallas H 1–1 D
13 Jul San Jose Earthquakes A 0–2 L
09 Jul Vancouver Whitecaps FC A 3–2 W

Season Stats

Austin FC Seattle Sounders FC
#28 Position #24
31 Points 35
27 Played 26
7 / 10 / 10 W / D / L 9 / 8 / 9
35 Scored 33
47 Conceded 34
-12 GD -1
1.15 PPG 1.35
26% Win % 35%

Key Stats

50% Both Teams to Score
H2H (12 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Austin FC this season
27% Clean Sheets
Seattle Sounders FC this season

Austin FC are 28th (31 pts). Seattle Sounders FC are 24th (35 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Austin FC
0-15
5/4
16-30
4/5
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/6
61-75
3/3
76+
12/15
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Seattle Sounders FC
0-15
3/2
16-30
5/6
31-45
3/5
46-60
5/4
61-75
1/3
76+
11/12
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Austin FC
Christian Ramirez 9 G 2 A
Myrto Uzuni 6 G
Seattle Sounders FC
Dejan Joveljic 11 G 1 A
Paul Rothrock 5 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: Seattle Sounders FC gets underway.
  • 5' Austin FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Seattle Sounders FC backline.
  • 10' Joshua Atencio, a USA , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 15' Albert Rusnak has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
  • 20' The travelling Seattle Sounders FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 25' USA international Jordan Morris has been a key figure this campaign — 1 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
  • 30' Austin FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 35' Seattle Sounders FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 37' The referee has no hesitation. Jackson Ragen is booked for Seattle Sounders FC — card on 37.
  • 42' Brad Stuver has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 46' Poor challenge from Gyasi Zardes. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 46' The whistle greets Joao Paulo as he departs to be replaced by Albert Rusnak.
  • 48' What a moment for Jordan Morris! That strike on 48 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 53' Jhojan Valencia has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 53.
  • 58' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Austin FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 63' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 64' Heber is ready to make an impact after coming on for Jordan Morris at the 64 minute mark.
  • 65' Austin FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Leo Vaisanen is hanging Matt Hedges on the field on 65 minute.
  • 70' Austin FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 70.
  • 72' What composure from Sebastian Driussi! The Argentina international strokes it home. 1-1.
  • 74' The supporters are chanting for Will Bruin. He replaces Gyasi Zardes on 74 minute.
  • 79' The supporters are chanting for Obed Vargas. He replaces Ethan Dobbelaere on 79 minute.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Yeimar Gomez. He replaces Leo Chu on 84 minute.
  • 87' Nouhou Tolo catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 87.
  • 90' What a moment for Albert Rusnak! That strike on 90 puts his side firmly in control.
  • The points are shared — Austin FC 1-2 Seattle Sounders FC. Honours even.

Lineups

Austin FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Josh Wolff

Seattle Sounders FC Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Brian Schmetzer

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Raul Ruidiaz 3
Fredy Montero 2
Myrto Uzuni 2
Jordan Morris 2
Christian Ramirez 1
Sebastian Driussi 1
Stuart Hawkins 1
Julio Cascante 1

Head to Head

2023-08-31 Austin FC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC 2023-05-18 Seattle Sounders FC 1–2 Austin FC 2022-09-11 Seattle Sounders FC 3–0 Austin FC 2022-03-20 Austin FC 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC 2021-07-23 Austin FC 0–1 Seattle Sounders FC

Austin FC Form

2023-08-31 Austin FC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC L 2023-08-27 FC Dallas 1–0 Austin FC L 2023-08-21 St. Louis City 6–3 Austin FC L 2023-07-16 Austin FC 2–1 Sporting Kansas City W 2023-07-13 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–1 Austin FC L 2023-07-09 Minnesota United FC 1–4 Austin FC W

Seattle Sounders FC Form

2023-08-31 Austin FC 1–2 Seattle Sounders FC W 2023-08-27 Minnesota United FC 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC D 2023-08-21 Seattle Sounders FC 0–2 Atlanta United FC L 2023-07-16 Seattle Sounders FC 1–1 FC Dallas D 2023-07-13 San Jose Earthquakes 2–0 Seattle Sounders FC L 2023-07-09 Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2–3 Seattle Sounders FC W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2 Austin FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47 Seattle Sounders FC xG
I would bet for: Austin FC or Seattle Sounders FC 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Austin FC31% Draw29% Seattle Sounders FC40%
Actual: Seattle Sounders FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Austin FC or Draw
59%
Draw or Seattle Sounders FC
69%
Austin FC or Seattle Sounders FC
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Austin FC23% Draw47% Seattle Sounders FC30%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.1%
0 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.8%
1 – 2
Actual
0 – 2
7.3%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
4.9%
1 – 3
4.3%
0 – 3
3.5%
3 – 1
2.9%

Asian Handicap — Austin FC

Handicap Austin FC covers Push Seattle Sounders FC covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 9% 87%
-1.5 13% — 87%
-1 13% 17% 70%
-0.5 30% — 70%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 21% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 13% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

Austin FC keeps clean sheet
24% ✓
Seattle Sounders FC keeps clean sheet
31% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.