Seattle Sounders x Austin FC

Austin FC defeated the Western Conference-leading Seattle Sounders 2-1 for their second road win on Wednesday night at Lumen Field. Ethan Finlay tallied a goal and an assist, while Gyasi Zardes added his first goal of the season to cap off an emphatic victory.

Austin would strike first in Seattle with a goal from Ethan Finlay, his first of the season. Emiliano Rigoni found Adam Lundkvist with a pass down the left flank, who pulled it back to Finlay in the box. Finlay struck his finish past the goalkeeper, giving Austin a 1-0 lead. Goalkeeper Brad Stuver made two saves in the final 10 minutes of the first half, preserving the halftime lead to the Sounders faithful’s dismay.

In the 57th minute, Zardes scored his debut goal for Austin FC, doubling the lead for the visitors and ultimately giving them the victory. Stuver would make a vital save in the 67th minute, denying Albert Rusnák from point-blank range. Fredy Montero brought the hosts to within one in the 79th minute, but Austin FC held firm to take all three points.  

[Photography by Alejandro Sanchez]