Seattle Sounders vs. Austin FC: August 19, 2026 Match Details
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Quick Answer
Seattle Sounders face Austin FC on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, in Major League Soccer. The match kicks off at 9:30 PM ET, 8:30 PM CT, 7:30 PM MT, and 6:30 PM PT at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
Why This Match Matters
The match brings together two teams from the Western Conference of Major League Soccer and shows a points gap in the latest available standings: Seattle Sounders have 24 points, compared with 17 points for Austin FC. Seattle enter the match with a record of 7 wins, 3 draws, and 7 losses, while Austin have 4 wins, 5 draws, and 9 losses. The available sources do not confirm that this is a formal rivalry or derby, nor do they confirm a specific playoff qualification or elimination scenario, a notable player storyline, or a milestone connected to the match.
Match Timing & Location
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Time: 6:30 PM PT.
Central Time: 8:30 PM CT.
Mountain Time: 7:30 PM MT.
Eastern Time: 9:30 PM ET.
Venue: Lumen Field.
City: Seattle, Washington.
Competition: Major League Soccer (MLS).
Match type: Regular-season match, according to the available data.
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Head-to-Head Record
No completed 2026 meeting between Seattle Sounders and Austin FC was identified in the available sources before the August 19 fixture. The August 19 fixture is listed as the relevant meeting between the two teams on this date.
Historical Matchups
FBref data shows several previous meetings between the two teams, including:
• June 28, 2025: Seattle Sounders 2-0 Austin FC, at Lumen Field.
• September 20, 2025: Austin FC vs. Seattle Sounders; the final score is not shown in the retrieved data.
• July 13, 2024: Austin FC 0-1 Seattle Sounders.
• March 2, 2024: Seattle Sounders 0-0 Austin FC.
• August 30, 2023: Austin FC 1-2 Seattle Sounders.
• May 17, 2023: Seattle Sounders 1-2 Austin FC.
• September 10, 2022: Seattle Sounders 3-0 Austin FC.
• March 20, 2022: Austin FC 1-1 Seattle Sounders.
• July 22, 2021: Austin FC 0-1 Seattle Sounders.
• May 30, 2021: Seattle Sounders 0-0 Austin FC.
Statistical sources differ on the total number of meetings and the historical record. AiScore lists 9 meetings, with 5 Seattle wins, 1 Austin win, and 3 draws. FootyStats lists 11 meetings, with 5 Seattle wins, 3 Austin wins, and 3 draws. Therefore, a single definitive historical record cannot be established from the available sources.
Standings Entering the Match
According to the latest available standings data:
Team | Position | Matches | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points | Goal Difference
Seattle Sounders | 10 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 24 | -2
Austin FC | 14 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 17 | -14
The standings shown here are the latest figures retrieved from the available sources and are not a confirmed, time-locked table immediately before kickoff on August 19. The official MLS standings page explains that official standings update at the conclusion of each match, while live standings can change during matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When is the Seattle Sounders vs. Austin FC match?
A: The match is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
Q: Where is the Seattle Sounders vs. Austin FC match being played?
A: The match will be played at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
Q: What time does the Seattle Sounders vs. Austin FC match start in the United States?
A: The match kicks off at 6:30 PM PT, 7:30 PM MT, 8:30 PM CT, and 9:30 PM ET.
Q: What are the Seattle Sounders and Austin FC standings before the match?
A: According to the latest available standings, Seattle Sounders are 10th with 24 points, while Austin FC are 14th with 17 points in the Western Conference.
Q: Which team has the historical edge between Seattle Sounders and Austin FC?
A: The available historical meetings give Seattle an edge in several matchups, but the total historical record differs between the available statistical sources, so no single definitive record can be confirmed from those sources alone.
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