LAFC and Austin FC Set for MLS Cup Playoff Showdown

Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and Austin FC are poised to face off in the first round of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs. The opening match of this best-of-three series is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 10:30 p.m. EDT at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.

Regular Season Recap

LAFC concluded the regular season with a record of 17 wins, 8 losses, and 9 draws, securing third place in the Western Conference. Austin FC finished seventh with 13 wins, 13 losses, and 8 draws. The teams met twice during the regular season, each securing a victory. Notably, Austin FC clinched a 1-0 win over LAFC on October 12, 2025, with Owen Wolff scoring the decisive goal in the 83rd minute.

Key Players to Watch

LAFC’s Denis Bouanga has been a standout performer, netting 24 goals and providing nine assists throughout the season. Heung-Min Son, a recent addition to LAFC, has made a significant impact with nine goals and one assist in his last ten games. For Austin FC, Owen Wolff has been instrumental, contributing seven goals and eight assists.

Player Availability

Austin FC will be without forwards Diego Rubio (hamstring) and Brandon Vazquez (knee) for the upcoming match. LAFC has not reported any significant injuries ahead of the playoff opener.

Match Details

The match will be broadcast in English and Spanish on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV and is free to watch for all Apple TV subscribers. Radio coverage will be available locally in English on iHeart Radio’s Alt 97.5 and in Spanish on Univision’s TUDN Radio Austin (104.3-HD2, KLQB-FM).

As both teams prepare for this crucial playoff series, fans can anticipate an intense and competitive matchup between these Western Conference rivals.