Los Angeles FC is on a winning streak as they prepare to face Austin FC in an upcoming match. LAFC has been in excellent form, winning eight consecutive matches across all competitions, including six straight league games. Their recent 3-1 victory against Orlando City pushed them to second place in the Western Conference. Denis Bouanga scored two goals, and Mateusz Bogusz secured the winning goal in the 80th minute. Although LAFC’s five-game streak without conceding a goal ended, they managed to secure their third consecutive victory on the road.
Coach Steve Cherundolo expressed the importance of winning, especially away from home, after the triumph over Orlando. Despite not playing their best game, LAFC showed resilience and found solutions when needed. On the other hand, Austin FC is struggling, having lost three consecutive matches and remaining winless in their last four games. In their recent 2-0 defeat against Colorado, they only managed one shot on target.
Key players Dani Pereira and Julio Cascante will be absent from the upcoming match, as they are training for Copa America with their respective national teams. However, leading scorer Sebastian Driussi returned for Austin in their last game after recovering from a groin injury. His performance in the upcoming match will be crucial for Austin’s chances against LAFC.
Austin coach Josh Wolff acknowledged the absence of key players but emphasized the need to make the most of the available squad to secure points. LAFC has dominated the head-to-head record against Austin, leading 6-2-0 and winning both meetings last season while outscoring their opponents 7-2.
As LAFC looks to continue their winning streak, Austin will be aiming to turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory. The upcoming clash between these Western Conference teams promises to be an exciting and competitive encounter, with both sides eager to claim the three points at stake.