Galaxy score late, but come up short in loss to AustinFC

Published: Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:10 am

Galaxy Falls Short Against Austin FC, Losing 2-1

CARSON - The Los Angeles Galaxy's hopes of securing their first three-game winning streak of the season were dashed Wednesday night as they fell to Austin FC by a score of 2-1. Despite a late surge, the Galaxy couldn't overcome an early deficit and missed opportunities in their attacking play.

The Galaxy, currently with a record of 3-14-6 and 15 points, had shown signs of improvement recently, earning points in five of their previous six matches, including consecutive wins against Vancouver Whitecaps and D.C. United. However, the team struggled against Austin FC, who previously won their April meeting.

Austin FC took the lead in the 40th minute with a goal by Myrto Uzuni. The second goal came in the 63rd minute from Owen Wolff.

The Galaxy's Joseph Paintsil converted a penalty kick in stoppage time, bringing the score to 2-1 and injecting life into the match. However, despite a valiant effort, the Galaxy couldn't find the equalizer. Paintsil had a late shot that was saved by Austin FC's goalkeeper.

The Galaxy's offensive struggles were evident throughout the game. They managed 13 shot attempts, but only two were on target. Gabriel Pec, a key player, had a frustrating night, failing to convert several promising opportunities.

The match also experienced a brief delay early on due to improperly inflated balls.

The Galaxy now face a quick turnaround, with a match against LAFC scheduled for Saturday night. The first meeting between the two teams this season ended in a 2-2 draw.

BNN's Perspective: While the Galaxy's recent form has been encouraging, this loss highlights the need for consistent performance and improved finishing. The team's ability to bounce back quickly and address their offensive shortcomings will be crucial as they face a tough opponent in their next match.

Keywords: Galaxy, Austin FC, MLS, soccer, Joseph Paintsil, Myrto Uzuni, Owen Wolff, Gabriel Pec, loss, penalty kick, shot attempts, LAFC

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