LAFC and Austin FC Set for MLS Cup Playoffs 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 match is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30, 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. Notably, Austin FC won the most recent encounter between the two teams, a 1-0 victory on October 12, 2025, at Q2 Stadium in Austin. In that match, Owen Wolff scored the decisive goal in the 83rd minute, ensuring Austin’s sixth-place finish and snapping LAFC’s six-match winning streak.
Key Players to Watch
LAFC’s Denis Bouanga has been a standout performer, tallying 24 goals and 9 assists during the regular season. Additionally, recent acquisition Heung-Min Son has made a significant impact, contributing 9 goals and 1 assist in his last 10 games. For Austin FC, Owen Wolff has been instrumental, recording 7 goals and 8 assists throughout the season.
Team News
Both teams have faced challenges leading up to the playoffs. LAFC’s Yaw Yeboah has been placed on administrative leave pending a league review for potential rule violations, rendering him unavailable for the upcoming match. Similarly, Austin FC’s Derrick Jones is under the same suspension. Despite these setbacks, both teams are expected to field strong lineups for this crucial playoff encounter.
Match Details
The playoff match between LAFC and Austin FC will be broadcast live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, as well as on FOX and FOX Deportes. Fans can also listen to the live radio broadcast 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 high-stakes matchup, fans can anticipate an intense and competitive game as LAFC and Austin FC vie for advancement in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
