Austin FC eliminated from MLS playoff contention after loss to Real Salt Lake
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 3:43 AM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Austin FC was officially eliminated from the MLS playoffs following a 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake on October 28 at Q2 Stadium. Jorge Alastuey scored for Austin with his first career goal early in the second half. However, Real Salt Lake responded quickly, scoring twice within nine minutes to secure the victory. With two matches remaining, Austin FC can only finish the season with 40 points, which falls short of the current ninth place in the Western Conference. This marks the third playoff miss for the team in four years.
- •Austin FC lost 2-1 to Real Salt Lake at Q2 Stadium.
- •Jorge Alastuey scored Austin's only goal early in the second half.
- •Real Salt Lake scored twice in nine minutes to take control.
- •Austin FC can finish the season with 40 points.
- •This is the third playoff miss for Austin FC in four years.
- 3:43 AMYahoo Sports — Austin FC eliminated from MLS playoff race with loss to Real Salt Lake
"Austin FC was eliminated from MLS playoff contention with a 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake on Wednesday at Q2 Stadium.
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