Austin vs LA Galaxy match
The gist
LA Galaxy, 10th in the Western Conference with 41 points, host Austin FC in their 2026 home finale.
A win keeps the Galaxy's playoff fate in their own hands; Austin is eliminated.
How it unfolded
- Apr 11, 2026The Galaxy beat Austin 2-1 on the road; Maya Yoshida scored the opener and Erik Thommy got the game-winner.
- Oct 28, 2026Austin lost 2-1 at home to Real Salt Lake, with Jorge Alastuey scoring his first career MLS goal.
- Oct 30, 2026The Galaxy issued their match preview for the Oct. 31 home finale; Austin's preview noted LA sits 10th, one point behind ninth and two behind seventh and eighth. Austin's availability report listed Chris Applewhite (quad) and Jon Bell (lower abdomen) as out.