Apr 10th features a match where Austin hosts Minnesota United in a Major League Soccer match. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy but warm day with daytime temperatures of 20 degrees, which should make for a nice day for football. 4th placed Austin is fresh off their 2-2 draw against San Jose Earthquakes. Maximiliano Urruti struck first for Austin in the 11th minute on a feed from Julio Cascante, then Sebastián Driussi added another in the 52nd minute on a penalty kick. Austin is looking for direction having earned 13 points in their last 10 matches, while 8th placed Minnesota United is fresh off their 1-2 loss against Seattle Sounders. João Paulo scored the first goal for Seattle Sounders in the 38th minute, then Brent Kallman added another on an own goal in the 49th minute. Minnesota United is looking for direction having 2 win and 1 losses in their last 10 matches.
This match will be the first time these two teams face eachother this season. Last season Minnesota United won the head to head battle with 2 wins.
Minnesota United’s most prolific scorer has been Luis Amarilla. The attacker has netted 2 goals over the last five matches. Austin is fortunate enough to have Sebastián Driussi in top form. In the last five matches the attacker has scored four goals.