Los Angeles FC vs Austin FC Match Report for October 29 2025
Austin FC suffered a narrow loss to Los Angeles FC in the opening match of their Audi MLS Cup Playoffs Round One series. The match, held at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, ended with a score of 2-1 in favor of LAFC.
Match Overview
The game’s only goal in the first half resulted from a misfortune for Austin FC. LAFC’s Ryan Hollingshead delivered a low pass across the goal, which deflected off Brendan Hines-Ike, resulting in an own goal at the 20-minute mark.
After halftime, Austin FC responded positively. In the 63rd minute, LAFC struggled to clear the ball, which allowed Owen Wolff to assist Jon Gallagher, who scored to level the match at 1-1.
Decisive Moments
However, LAFC regained the lead late in the match. In the 79th minute, a shot from Denis Bouanga deflected off the goalkeeper, landing right in front of Nathan Ordaz, who scored from the goal line.
Match Statistics
| Scoring | Time |
|---|---|
| Brendan Hines-Ike (Own Goal) | 20′ |
| Jon Gallagher (Assisted by Owen Wolff) | 63′ |
| Nathan Ordaz | 79′ |
Upcoming Matches
Austin FC is set to host Los Angeles FC for Game 2 of this best-of-three playoff series on Sunday, November 2, 2025. The kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT at Q2 Stadium.
Broadcast Information
- Available on MLS Season Pass
- Free for Apple TV subscribers
- Radio Broadcast:
- iHeart Radio’s ALT 97.5 (English)
- TUDN Radio Austin (104.3-HD2, KLQB) (Spanish)
The intense competition continues as both teams vie for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.
