LAFC hosting surprisingly tough Austin FC
Not many who follow Major League Soccer closely figured Austin FC would be where it is in the Western Conference standings. Not after a 9-21-4 inaugural season in 2021.
But the club is currently in third place in the West at 6-3-2 and 20 points and is tied with Los Angeles FC, its opponent Wednesday night in California, for the league lead in goals scored with 23.
Forward Sebastian Driussi of Argentina is Austin's leadi