Overview

• Austin FC defeated the LA Galaxy 1-0 in Austin, with Brandon Vázquez scoring the decisive goal in the 81st minute off a deflection.
• Goalkeeper Brad Stuver recorded his league-leading fifth clean sheet, making four saves to anchor Austin's defense after last week's 5-1 loss to Vancouver.
• Galaxy goalkeeper John McCarthy saved a penalty in the 70th minute, temporarily keeping the game scoreless before Vázquez's late goal.
• Austin defender Brendan Hines-Ike was sent off in stoppage time after receiving a second yellow card, but the Galaxy failed to capitalize on the man advantage.
• The LA Galaxy remain winless through nine league matches (0-6-3), marking the worst season start for a defending MLS champion in league history.