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Austin FC Beats Seattle, Starts First 4-Game Losing Streak

7/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Austin FC beat Seattle Sounders 3-1 on July 23, 2026.
The win gave Seattle its first four-game losing streak since 2013.
Ilie Sánchez scored the opening goal in the 12th minute from a corner.
Paul Rothrock equalized in the 26th minute, his seventh of the season.
Jackson Ragen was sent off with a second yellow and will miss the next two matches.

History

Historical Context

In 2013, under coach Sigi Schmid, Seattle Sounders FC endured a four-match losing streak, conceding 45 goals and prompting a roster overhaul that later helped win the 2016 MLS Cup. The club repeated the four-game skid in a 2026 loss to expansion side Austin FC, echoing the earlier collapse. The pattern underscores how past rebuilds have shaped Seattle’s recent push for consistency.

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Story summary

Austin FC beat Seattle Sounders 3-1 on July 23, 2026.
The win gave Seattle its first four-game losing streak since 2013.
Ilie Sánchez scored the opening goal in the 12th minute from a corner.
Paul Rothrock equalized in the 26th minute, his seventh of the season.
Jackson Ragen was sent off with a second yellow and will miss the next two matches.

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