Sun, February 22, 2026 at 4:46 AM UTC
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin FC and Minnesota United played to a 2-2 draw to open the Major League Soccer season Saturday at Q2 Stadium.
Myrto Uzuni tapped in a Jon Gallagher header to give Austin a 2-1 lead in the 76th minute, only to have the Loons equalize in the 90th minute with a goal by Kelvin Yeboah.
AUSTIN, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 21: Myrto Uzuni #10 of Austin FC reacts after scoring a goal during the second half of the match against Minnesota United FC at Q2 Stadium on February 21, 2026 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Scott Wachter/Getty Images)
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Brandon Hines-Ike broke the ice for Austin in the seventh minute, heading in a corner kick by Facundo Torres. Minnesota’s Morris Duggan made it 1-1 with a goal in the 40th minute.
Austin finished with 56% of the possession and 6 of its 10 shots being on target. Brad Stuver made two saves in the first half, parrying a Yeboah drive from outside the 6-yard box over the crossbar in the waning moments. His second save came just before Duggan tied the match, touching a bending shot by Tomás Chancalay behind the goal.
Drake Callender made four saves for Minnesota.
Austin hosts DC United at 1:30 p.m., March 1.
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