Seattle Sounders vs. Austin FC - Date, Time & How to Watch

On Saturday, March 2, Seattle Sounders and Austin FC will clash at Lumen Field. The kickoff time is 7:30PM (PT), but MLS games usually start nine minutes after the announced time. You can stream the game on Apple TV MLS Season Pass. Unlike the first game, this game is not free to watch.

The Seattle Sounders occupy the 11th spot in the Western Conference standings. In their first game of the season, Brian Schmetzer's squad faced LAFC in Los Angeles and lost 2-1. Timothy Tillman netted the first goal for LAFC before halftime. Bogusz added the second in the 55th minute. His goal was voted the "Goal of Matchday". Pedro de la Vega, a new signing for the Sounders, scored a consolation goal from the penalty spot.

If you are in Seattle, there is another reason to visit Lumen Field besides the home opener. The Rave Green will welcome a special guest for this match - Ozzie Alonso, who retired as a Sounder after signing a one-day contract.

Austin FC is trailing the Sounders by one spot in the Western Conference, ranking 12th. They suffered a 2-1 defeat to Minnesota United at their home stadium in their first game. Robin Lod scored the first goal for the visitors in the first half. Alejandro Bran doubled the lead in the stoppage time of the second half. Guilherme Biro scored a consolation goal also in the stoppage time.

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