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.