LAFC Seeks to Maintain Perfect Start Against Austin FC

Los Angeles FC (LAFC) aims to continue its impressive start to the 2026 Major League Soccer (MLS) season and preserve its unblemished record when it faces Austin FC on Saturday in a Western Conference matchup at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.

LAFC’s Dominant Form

LAFC enters the contest with a 4-0-0 record (12 points), having outscored opponents 8-0 in its first four games. This marks the club’s best start to a season in its history. A key factor in LAFC’s success has been the stellar performance of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who has not conceded a goal in league play over a stretch of more than 360 minutes, stopping all 15 shots he’s faced. LAFC.com reports that Lloris has accumulated twelve clean sheets in the last two seasons and is poised to surpass that figure.

Recent Results

LAFC secured a 2-0 home victory over St. Louis City on March 14, with Mathieu Choiniere scoring both goals. Following this, LAFC defeated LD Alajuelense of Costa Rica 2-1 on the road in the second leg of their Concacaf Champions Cup Round of 16 tie on Tuesday, qualifying for the quarterfinals thanks to a late goal from 20-year-old David Martínez.

Austin FC’s Challenges

Austin FC (1-2-1, 4 points) returns home after suffering two consecutive road losses, including a 2-1 defeat to Real Salt Lake on March 14. Jon Bell scored the lone goal for Austin in that match, while goalkeeper Brad Stuver made seven saves. Austin coach Nico Estevez noted the team’s struggles with possession and patience in the second half against RSL, emphasizing the need for bravery and adherence to the game plan.

Injury Concerns for Austin FC

Austin FC will be without key players Owen Wolff and Brandon Vázquez due to injuries for Saturday’s match.

Match Details

The match is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. PT and will be broadcast on Apple TV and FOX. Fans can also listen to the game on 710 AM ESPN, the ESPN LA App, SiriusXM FC 157, KFWB 980 AM La Mera Mera (Spanish), and KYPA 1230 AM (Korean).