LA Galaxy Fall 2-1 to Austin FC at Home

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LA Galaxy Fall 2-1 to Austin FC at Home

On July 16, 2025, at Dignity Health Sports Park, the LA Galaxy suffered a 2-1 defeat to Austin FC, marking their third loss of the season against Austin while extending their defensive struggles in the Western Conference playoff race.

Match Summary

LA Galaxy 1-2 Austin FC

  • Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park, Carson, CA

  • Attendance: 23,415

  • Goals:

    • 40’ Uzuni (ATX)

    • 63’ Wolff (ATX)

    • 90+3’ Paintsil (LAG, pen)

Austin FC improved to 8-8-6 (30 pts), climbing into a playoff position, while the Galaxy dropped to 3-14-6 (15 pts), stuck at the bottom of the West.

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Key Moments

40’ – Uzuni Breaks the Deadlock

Myrto Uzuni opened the scoring after Diego Rubio found him with a clever slip pass, allowing Uzuni to cut inside and curl a beautiful strike into the top corner, ending Austin’s scoring drought.

63’ – Wolff Doubles Austin’s Lead

Taking advantage of a defensive error by the Galaxy, Owen Wolff calmly tapped in his first goal of the season after Uzuni’s low cross deflected off a Galaxy defender in the box.

90+3’ – Paintsil’s Late Consolation

In stoppage time, Joseph Paintsil won a penalty after being fouled by Julio Cascante. Paintsil converted confidently, but the Galaxy ran out of time to find an equalizer.

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actical Breakdown

Galaxy’s Possession Without Penetration

The Galaxy controlled 58% possession, attempting to build through wide areas with Paintsil and Pec, but failed to convert pressure into clear-cut chances until stoppage time. Poor defensive transitions left them exposed against Austin’s counters.

Austin’s Clinical Counterattack

Austin FC absorbed Galaxy’s pressure, sitting in a mid-block before exploding on the counter. Uzuni and Rubio stretched LA’s backline repeatedly, and the visitors capitalized on Galaxy’s defensive mistakes.

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Player Performances

Myrto Uzuni (Austin FC)

  • 1 goal, 1 assist

  • Constantly threatened with diagonal runs and quick releases in transition.

Owen Wolff (Austin FC)

  • Scored his first goal of the season, showcasing composure under pressure.

  • Helped in ball recovery in midfield.

Joseph Paintsil (LA Galaxy)

  • Drew and converted a late penalty.

  • Created the Galaxy’s best chances down the right wing.

Brad Stuver (Austin FC)

  • Made three crucial saves, including a first-half stop on Pec.

  • Organized Austin’s backline under late Galaxy pressure.

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What’s Next?

  • LA Galaxy: Face LAFC in El Tráfico on July 19 at BMO Stadium, seeking a defensive reset before the rivalry clash.

  • Austin FC: Return home to face Sporting Kansas City, looking to build momentum heading into August.

Final Takeaway

The Galaxy’s continued defensive lapses overshadowed their control of possession, while Austin FC executed a disciplined counterattacking plan to secure a vital three points. Paintsil’s late penalty added drama, but Galaxy supporters were left frustrated once again.

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