Austin FC Moves Within One Game of Playoff Line with Win at Vancouver

Austin FC beat Western Conference leaders Vancouver Whitecaps 2-1 on Sunday at BC Place, with Christian Ramirez scoring both goals off assists from Facundo Torres/Jon Gallagher and Joseph Rosales/Ervin Torres. Vancouver's Brian White equalized in the 49th minute after Ryan Gauld missed a first-half penalty, but Ramirez's second goal in the 60th minute proved decisive. The win extended Austin's unbeaten run to six MLS matches and three straight road wins, putting the team within one game of the playoff line ahead of their next match against FC Dallas on Saturday, September 19.