Austin FC vs DC United

Austin FC dominated possession and chances at Q2 Stadium but had to settle for a 1-0 victory over DC United. The hosts controlled the game from start to finish, racking up 18 shots with nine on target, while also winning 11 corners. DC United offered little in attack, managing just seven shots and two on target, yet came away with a narrow defeat that could have been different on another day. The match remained goalless at the break before Austin eventually broke through in the second half. Sean Johnson kept DC United in the contest with a commanding performance between the sticks, earning the official Man of the Match rating and preventing what could have been a far heavier scoreline. His saves and distribution were crucial in frustrating Austin's attacking moves throughout, and while the visitors never truly threatened, Johnson's display ensured they stayed competitive. The win moves Austin up the table, though they'll know they should have won by a wider margin given the gulf in quality between the two sides on the night.

Austin FC beat DC United 1-0 at Q2 Stadium, and the numbers from the match back up how the game played out. Austin FC also had the better share of the ball, holding 55% possession, which usually goes hand in hand with the extra control a winning side tends to show. The shot count told a similar story, with 18 attempts from Austin FC against 7 from DC United over the course of the game. DC United had their moments and did not make it easy from start to finish, but ultimately came up short on the day. Small margins like this one tend to add up over a season, and results such as this are often what separates teams in the table further down the line. Here is a closer look at exactly how the two sides compared, statistically.