Matchup: LA Galaxy (3–13–6) vs. Austin FC (7–8–6)
Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Time: 10:30 PM ET / 7:30 PM PT
Venue: Dignity Health Sports Park — Carson, CA
Broadcast: Apple TV (MLS Season Pass)
Western Conference Standings Snapshot
| Team | Record | Points | Standing |
| LA Galaxy | 3–13–6 | 15 | 15th |
| Austin FC | 7–8–6 | 27 | 9th |
Despite sitting at opposite ends of the Western Conference table, both clubs enter this MLS Week 23 clash with momentum and playoff aspirations.
Venue Advantage: Dignity Health Sports Park
LA Galaxy have won 4 straight home matches vs. Austin FC
Galaxy are on a 3-match home winning streak, including a 3–0 win over Vancouver
Austin FC are winless in 7 of their last 8 road games, scoring just 0.7 goals per match away
Recent Form Guide
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Goals Scored | Goals Conceded |
| LA Galaxy | W-W-D-L-D | 9 | 6 |
| Austin FC | D-D-L-W-W | 6 | 5 |
Galaxy edged D.C. United 2–1 last weekend with goals from Marco Reus and Diego Fagundez
Austin FC drew 0–0 with New England, with Brad Stuver making 8 saves and earning Team of the Matchday honors
Key Players to Watch
LA Galaxy
Marco Reus — 5 goals, 7 assists; leads team in both categories
Matheus Nascimento — 5 goal contributions in last 6 matches
Joseph Paintsil — 3 goals, 1 assist; pacey winger with 2.1 key passes per game
Novak Mićović — 2 clean sheets in last 3 home starts
Austin FC
Brandon Vázquez — 5 goals; scored the winner in last meeting vs. Galaxy (injury status uncertain)
Osman Bukari — 2 assists; scored in season opener and remains a creative threat
Owen Wolff — 4 assists; controls midfield tempo and transitions
Brad Stuver — 7 clean sheets; top-5 in MLS for saves
Tactical Breakdown
LA Galaxy (4-3-3)
GK: Mićović
DEF: Yamane, Yoshida, Garcés, Aude
MID: Cerrillo, Reus, Fagundez
FWD: Pec, Nascimento, Paintsil
Reus orchestrates from midfield with vertical passes
Paintsil and Pec stretch defenses wide
Galaxy press high and dominate possession (54.5% average)
Austin FC (4-2-3-1)
GK: Stuver
DEF: Desler, Cascante, Hines-Ike, Kolmanic
MID: Pereira, Sánchez; Bukari, Wolff, Gallagher
FWD: Uzuni
Compact shape with counter-attacking focus
Wolff and Bukari link midfield to attack
Austin averages just 47% possession but excels in transition
Injury Report
LA Galaxy
Riqui Puig — OUT (ACL tear)
Miguel Berry — OUT (long-term injury)
Austin FC
Brandon Vázquez — Doubtful (knock)
No other major injuries reported
MATCH ODDS
Los Angeles Galaxy – 105 Draw + 260 Austin FC + 245
Over 2.5 – 135 Under 2.5 + 105
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 15, 2025
