Austin defeated San Diego 2–1 on Sunday, 23 March 2025, at the Q2 Stadium in a Major League Soccer Matchday 5 fixture. Kickoff was at 20:00 UTC. Referee Filip Dujic of the USA issued the cards on the night, and the home side held a 2–1 lead at the interval.

For Austin, this victory at the early stage of the 2025 campaign was a vital three points in front of their home supporters. The win moved them to six points from their opening five matches, a steady start that kept them in touch with the ea...