Austin FC II plays its second consecutive away match on Sunday, when the Verde & Black take on Sporting Kansas City II at Children’s Mercy Victory Field. The match will kick off at 6:00 p.m. CT and feature a livestream on MLSNEXTPro.com.
Austin FC II Outlook
Austin FC II has drawn each of its last three matches in league play, picking up a total of four points in that stretch. The team is nine points off the playoff line with nine games left, aiming to start a run up the table with a win this Sunday.
Last time out, Micah Burton scored twice in a 3-3 tie against Portland Timbers 2 while CJ Fodrey bagged a goal and an assist. Fodrey is now tied for the team lead in goals scored this season.
Austin and SKC II have already met twice this season, once at the home venue of each club. Each game ended in a 2-2 draw with the home team earning the extra penalty shootout point.
Sporting Kansas City II Outlook
SKC II currently sits in ninth place in the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference, three points below the playoff line. They have six more points than the Verde & Black but have played two extra games.
After a decent start to the season, the team has been in a rough patch of form since early June with just one win in its last 10 matches. Kamron Habibullah and Roberto Avila co-lead the team in scoring with eight goals each. Sebastian Cruz has been the top creator with five assists.
Kansas City’s matches tend to be high scoring. The team’s 40 goals scored are second-most in the conference, while its 45 conceded are tied for the most in the conference.
