Austin FC Faces LAFC in Anticipated November 2 Clash Sponsored by Lexus
Austin FC is set to host a crucial MLS Cup Playoff match against LAFC this Sunday night, November 2. This game marks the third playoff appearance for Austin in its history. Currently, Austin is trailing in the Round One Best-of-3 series after losing the first game in Los Angeles.
Match Overview: Austin FC vs. LAFC
Austin FC must secure a victory in this match to force a decisive Game 3. The team dropped Game 1 with a 2-1 scoreline, despite showing strong performance throughout the match. Goals for LAFC came as a result of deflections, while Austin’s sole goal was scored by Jon Gallagher in the 63rd minute, assisted by Owen Wolff. This goal brought Gallagher’s career total to 14, making him third on Austin’s all-time scoring list.
Match Details
- Date: November 2, 2023
- Location: Q2 Stadium, Austin
- Broadcast:
- English: FS1
- Spanish: FOX Deportes
- Radio:
- English: iHeart Radio’s Alt 97.5
- Spanish: Univision’s TUDN Radio Austin (104.3-HD2, KLQB-FM)
Performance Insights
Austin FC’s matches against LAFC this season have been closely contested, each decided by a single goal. The team needs to leverage the home-field advantage at Q2 Stadium to disrupt the LAFC attack. LAFC, led by Coach Steve Cherundolo, has performed well on the road this season. They collected 25 points over 17 away games, suffering only four losses. Notably, one of these losses occurred at Q2 Stadium on October 12.
LAFC’s star player, Son Heung-Min, who was named Player of the Match in the previous encounter, will continue to be a central threat to Austin’s defense. The Verde & Black must focus on limiting Son’s contributions to the game to stand a chance at extending their playoff run.
Looking Ahead
If Austin secures a victory on Sunday, a deciding Game 3 will be held back at BMO Stadium on Saturday, November 8. The upcoming match is pivotal for both teams, making this an anticipated clash in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
