Major League Soccer · 27 September 2026
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Austin mounted a remarkable second-half fightback to salvage a thrilling 3-3 draw against San Diego in Major League Soccer action. After a scoreless opening 45 minutes officiated by referee Jon Freemon, both sides exchanged tactical blows in a six-goal second-half spectacle that saw the hosts recover from a three-goal deficit.
San Diego seized firm control shortly after the restart with three goals in a devastating 14-minute burst. Aníbal Godoy broke the deadlock in the 50th minute, before Mikkel Desler doubled the advantage seven minutes later. When Marcus Ingvartsen found the net in the 64th minute, Mikey Varas's side appeared well on course for all three points, controlling 58% of the possession on the day.
However, Austin manager D. Arnaud responded with substitutions that turned the tide of the contest. Brandon Vazquez ignited the revival by pulling a goal back in the 73rd minute. Christian Ramirez then took center stage, striking in the 82nd minute before completing the stunning turnaround with an 86th-minute equalizer to level the score at 3-3, earning a yellow card moments later amid the frantic finish.
Despite having only 42% possession, Austin outshot their opponents with 13 total attempts and six on target compared to San Diego's 11 shots and four on goal. The result keeps the competitive edge alive between the two clubs, continuing a sequence in which San Diego have won two and Austin one of their past three encounters.
Austin take on San Diego in the Major League Soccer on Sunday, 27 September 2026. Below is our data-driven preview for this fixture, based on head-to-head history, recent form and league position.
Going into the game, Austin sit 14th in the Major League Soccer on 34 points from 33 games, while San Diego are 13th on 38 points.
Final result: Austin 3–3 San Diego. the match ended level.
Austin come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 0 and lost 4 of their last 5 games (LWLLL), scoring in 4 of them.
San Diego come into this fixture having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 games (DDLWL), scoring in 4 of them.
In their last 4 meetings, Austin have won 1, drawn 0 and lost 2 against San Diego. These fixtures have averaged 2.5 goals per game, with both teams scoring in 25% of them.
Defensively, Austin kept 0 clean sheets and San Diego kept 2 across those meetings, giving a useful guide to how tight this matchup tends to be.
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Comp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Sept 2026 | Austin | – | San Diego | Major League Soccer |
| 14 May 2026 | San Diego | 5–0 | Austin | Major League Soccer |
| 01 Jun 2025 | San Diego | 2–0 | Austin | Major League Soccer |
| 23 Mar 2025 | Austin | 2–1 | San Diego | Major League Soccer |
