News Summary
Austin FC II achieved a thrilling victory over Minnesota United FC 2 during a penalty shootout at Parmer Field. The match ended 1-1 after regulation, with Austin dominating the shootout 4-2. Peter Grogan opened the scoring for Austin, and Alisa Randell equalized for Minnesota. The successful penalties showcased the resilience of Austin FC II, particularly with team captain Antonio Gomez scoring the decisive kick. Upcoming matches promise more excitement as the team prepares for its next challenge against Houston Dynamo 2.
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Austin FC II secured a thrilling two-point victory over Minnesota United FC 2 during a penalty shootout on May 23, 2025, at Parmer Field. After finishing regulation time tied at 1-1, Austin FC II outperformed Minnesota in the shootout, scoring four goals to Minnesota’s two.
The match began with an aggressive offensive display by Austin FC II, leading to an opening goal from Peter Grogan in the 25th minute. Grogan, who now has three goals for the season, was assisted by Micah Burton in securing the lead. However, Minnesota responded with resilience when Alisa Randell netted an unassisted equalizer in the 65th minute, which equalized the score at 1-1.
The penalty shootout was the decisive phase of the match. Austin FC II managed to convert four penalties successfully, while Minnesota fell short, managing only two successful kicks. Team captain Antonio Gomez scored the final and decisive penalty, sealing the victory for Austin.
Match Highlights
- Goals Scored:
- ATX (1-0) – Peter Grogan (assisted by Micah Burton) 25’
- MIN (1-1) – Alisa Randell (unassisted) 65’
- Pennalty Shootout: Austin (4) – Minnesota (2)
Looking ahead, Austin FC II will next take on Houston Dynamo 2 on May 30, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. CT. Fans can catch the action streaming on MLS Season Pass via Apple TV.
In a continuing schedule, Austin FC is set to face Minnesota United FC again just a day later, on May 24, at Allianz Field, with a kickoff also at 7:30 p.m. CT. Broadcasting will be available in both English and Spanish on MLS Season Pass, along with local radio coverage.
Player Availability
Austin FC II has reported that several players are either out or questionable for the upcoming match against Houston Dynamo 2. This may impact the team’s lineup and overall strategy as they prepare for their next challenge on the field.
The successful penalty shootout victory against Minnesota United FC 2 underscores Austin FC II’s resilience and determination as they navigate through the season. With the next matches on the horizon, fans eagerly anticipate continued action from the team as they aim for further success.
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Additional Resources
- Austin FC: Austin FC II vs. Minnesota
- Wikipedia: Austin FC
- MNUFC: Match Recap
- Google Search: Minnesota United FC
- Austin FC: Player Availability Report
- Google Scholar: MLS Games
- MNUFC: Match Recap
- Encyclopedia Britannica: MLS Soccer
- Austin FC: Match Preview
- Google News: MLS Season 2025
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