San Diego FC 5-0 Austin FC: Vazquez brace headlines an MLS statement win

San Diego FC turned a lively night at Snapdragon Stadium into a complete MLS performance, beating Austin FC 5-0. David Vazquez scored twice, with Anders Dreyer, Pedro Soma and Marcus Ingvartsen also on the board. The hosts controlled the tempo, produced the better chances and finished the job in style.
If you want all the numbers, chances and Sofascore Ratings in one place, you can find the full match page on Sofascore.
Fast start and first-half control
San Diego FC struck early. Vazquez opened the scoring in the 8th minute after Onni Valakari’s pass found him in space. Nine minutes later, Soma slipped Dreyer through for 2-0, and the hosts were cruising by halftime.
The numbers backed it up. At the break, San Diego led 69% to 31% in possession, 11-4 in total shots and 1.35-0.33 on xG. Austin’s best opening came and went, and the tone was set.
Midfield run seals it after the break
Any Austin hopes faded when Soma started and finished the move for 3-0 on 54 minutes, teed up by Alex Mighten. Ingvartsen made it four in the 79th minute from a Luca Bombino feed. Vazquez closed the night with his second in stoppage time, assisted by substitute Aníbal Godoy.
Austin’s most telling moment was an enforced change when Calvin Fodrey went off injured on 63 minutes, with Owen Wolff coming on. The visitors kept the ball more in the second half but couldn’t turn it into chances.
Standout performers and Sofascore Ratings
Vazquez led the attack with a brace from six shots and earned a Sofascore Rating of 8.7. Dreyer was the creative force with six key passes, three big chances created and a goal for a Sofascore Rating of 8.4. Soma delivered a goal and an assist from midfield, posting a Sofascore Rating of 8.6.
At the back, Bombino impressed with an assist, two clearances and a last-man tackle before being subbed on 82 minutes, good for a team-high Sofascore Rating of 8.8. Manu Duah added seven clearances and two tackles (Sofascore Rating 8.1). Goalkeeper Duran Ferree made three saves and prevented 0.42 goals according to the model, earning a Sofascore Rating of 7.6.
For Austin FC, Facundo Torres showed flashes with two key passes and one shot on target (Sofascore Rating 6.9), while Myrto Uzuni carried threat in transition (Sofascore Rating 6.8). Brad Stuver made five saves but finished with -1.07 goals prevented and a Sofascore Rating of 6.6.
By the numbers: why it finished 5-0
San Diego FC edged possession 59% to 41% and outshot Austin 22-9, including 10-3 on target. The hosts produced 2.54 xG to Austin’s 0.62 and created six big chances to one. Touches in the penalty area read 37-22, and final-third entries finished 62-46 in San Diego’s favor.
Passing control was clear too, with the home side completing 634 passes to 414 and hitting 84% in the final third. Austin won more total duels and tackles but couldn’t translate that effort into clear looks at goal.
A clean sheet, five different creators, and a confident night at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC’s attack clicked early and never let up. For the full breakdown, including player heatmaps, xG charts and every Sofascore Rating, head to Sofascore.
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17 May 2026San Diego FC 5-0 Austin FC: Vazquez brace headlines an MLS statement win

San Diego FC turned a lively night at Snapdragon Stadium into a complete MLS performance, beating Austin FC 5-0. David Vazquez scored twice, with Anders Dreyer, Pedro Soma and Marcus Ingvartsen also on the board. The hosts controlled the tempo, produced the better chances and finished the job in style.
If you want all the numbers, chances and Sofascore Ratings in one place, you can find the full match page on Sofascore.
Fast start and first-half control
San Diego FC struck early. Vazquez opened the scoring in the 8th minute after Onni Valakari’s pass found him in space. Nine minutes later, Soma slipped Dreyer through for 2-0, and the hosts were cruising by halftime.
The numbers backed it up. At the break, San Diego led 69% to 31% in possession, 11-4 in total shots and 1.35-0.33 on xG. Austin’s best opening came and went, and the tone was set.
Midfield run seals it after the break
Any Austin hopes faded when Soma started and finished the move for 3-0 on 54 minutes, teed up by Alex Mighten. Ingvartsen made it four in the 79th minute from a Luca Bombino feed. Vazquez closed the night with his second in stoppage time, assisted by substitute Aníbal Godoy.
Austin’s most telling moment was an enforced change when Calvin Fodrey went off injured on 63 minutes, with Owen Wolff coming on. The visitors kept the ball more in the second half but couldn’t turn it into chances.
Standout performers and Sofascore Ratings
Vazquez led the attack with a brace from six shots and earned a Sofascore Rating of 8.7. Dreyer was the creative force with six key passes, three big chances created and a goal for a Sofascore Rating of 8.4. Soma delivered a goal and an assist from midfield, posting a Sofascore Rating of 8.6.
At the back, Bombino impressed with an assist, two clearances and a last-man tackle before being subbed on 82 minutes, good for a team-high Sofascore Rating of 8.8. Manu Duah added seven clearances and two tackles (Sofascore Rating 8.1). Goalkeeper Duran Ferree made three saves and prevented 0.42 goals according to the model, earning a Sofascore Rating of 7.6.
For Austin FC, Facundo Torres showed flashes with two key passes and one shot on target (Sofascore Rating 6.9), while Myrto Uzuni carried threat in transition (Sofascore Rating 6.8). Brad Stuver made five saves but finished with -1.07 goals prevented and a Sofascore Rating of 6.6.
By the numbers: why it finished 5-0
San Diego FC edged possession 59% to 41% and outshot Austin 22-9, including 10-3 on target. The hosts produced 2.54 xG to Austin’s 0.62 and created six big chances to one. Touches in the penalty area read 37-22, and final-third entries finished 62-46 in San Diego’s favor.
Passing control was clear too, with the home side completing 634 passes to 414 and hitting 84% in the final third. Austin won more total duels and tackles but couldn’t translate that effort into clear looks at goal.
A clean sheet, five different creators, and a confident night at Snapdragon Stadium. San Diego FC’s attack clicked early and never let up. For the full breakdown, including player heatmaps, xG charts and every Sofascore Rating, head to Sofascore.
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