Austin FC scores two goals to defeat Seattle Sounders 2-1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 3:40 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
Facundo Torres and Guilherme Biro scored for Austin FC in a 2-1 victory against the Seattle Sounders on Wednesday night. Torres netted the first goal in the 66th minute, followed by Biro’s late volley in the 87th minute. The Sounders, who have now lost eight consecutive matches, responded with a goal from Stuart Hawkins in stoppage time. Damian Las made five saves for Austin during his MLS debut, while Andrew Thomas recorded three saves for Seattle. This match marked Austin's first win in four games.
- •Torres scored his goal in the 66th minute.
- •Biro added a second goal in the 87th minute.
- •Stuart Hawkins scored for Seattle in stoppage time.
- •Damian Las recorded five saves in his MLS debut.
- •Seattle's losing streak now stands at eight games.
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Torres, Biro score goals, Las has 5 saves in MLS debut, Austin beats Sounders 2-1
"Facundo Torres and Guilherme Biro each scored a goal, Damian Las had five saves in his MLS debut, and Austin FC beat the Sounders 2-1 on Wednesday night to extend Seattle's losing streak to eight games. Seattle’s skid, which dates to a 3-2 home win over San Jose on May 13, is the longest in single-season franchise history and the most-prolonged losing streak in MLS since Nashville also lost eight straight in 2024.
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