August 14th features a match where Austin will play host to Sporting KC in a meeting of these two Major League Soccer teams. In their last match, 2nd placed Austin, recorded a 3-3 draw against San Jose Earthquakes. Julio Cascante scored the first goal for Austin in the 6th minute, then B. Kikanovic tied it up for San Jose Earthquakes in the 8th minute . Austin should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 21 points in their last 10 matches, while sporting KC is fresh off their 4-2 win against LA Galaxy. Erik Thommy struck first for Sporting KC in the 10th minute, then William Agade added another in the 40th minute. Sporting KC looks to improve on their recent performance, having earned only 10 points in their last 10 matches.
On Jul 31st, Sporting KC hosted Austin in their last match together. Austin was victorious by a score of 2 to 0. Alexander Ring struck first for Austin in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time, then Sebastián Driussi added another in the 90th minute on a feed from Diego Fagúndez At the end of 90 a dissapointed Sporting KC couldn’t manage to score, and Austin took the shutout win.
William Agade has been the most effective weapon for Sporting KC lately. The Nigerian attacker has netted two goals in his last 5 matches. Sebastián Driussi has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, the attacker has scored five goals for Austin.