Austin FC faces Los Angeles FC following heavy Nashville loss

Austin FC prepares to face Los Angeles FC in an upcoming Major League Soccer match following a 4-1 defeat to Nashville SC. Austin FC coach Davy Arnaud criticized his team's disjointed performance in the loss, which ended an eight-game unbeaten streak and left the club in 13th place in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles FC enters the matchup sitting sixth in the Western Conference. The team has struggled recently, remaining winless in their last four league games. Despite this slump, LAFC defender Eddie Segura has secured a contract extension through the 2029-30 season.

With six matches remaining in the campaign, Austin FC is fighting to reach the wild-card qualification zone, while Los Angeles FC aims to maintain its position in the playoff race.