Sounders suffer eighth consecutive home loss to Austin FC
Sounder At Heart • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 4:37 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Seattle Sounders lost 2-1 to Austin FC on August 20 at home. After conceding two second-half goals, the Sounders managed to score a 90th-minute goal from Stuart Hawkins, but it was insufficient to secure a draw. This defeat marks the Sounders' eighth straight loss in league play, raising concerns about their performance as the season progresses. They will need to regroup quickly to address their ongoing struggles in the league.
- •Seattle Sounders lose 2-1 to Austin FC
- •Eighth consecutive league loss for the Sounders
- •Stuart Hawkins scores in stoppage time
- •Match took place on August 20 at home
- •Sounders are currently near the bottom of the standings
- 4:37 AMSounder At Heart — Hateful eight: Sounders fall, yet again, at home - Sounder at Heart
"Sounders surrender two second-half goals to fall to Austin FC, their eighth straight league loss.
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