Austin defeated Seattle Sounders 2–1 on Sunday, 21 September 2025, in a Major League Soccer Matchday 31 fixture that kicked off at 23:00 UTC. The match was officiated by referee Jair Antonio Maruffo of the USA, and Austin held a 1–0 lead at half-time.

For Austin, this victory came at a critical juncture in the 2025 MLS campaign. With the regular season entering its final stretch, every point mattered in the race for playoff positioning. Beating a Western Conference rival like Seattle Sounders o...