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Galaxy rout Austin FC to keep alive playoff hopes

Joao Klauss scores his 10th goal of the season early to help L.A. take control and Marco Reus contributes three assists in the victory.

By Kevin Baxter · Yahoo Sports

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:22 PM

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The LA Galaxy defeated Austin FC 4-1 to keep their playoff hopes alive.
João Klauss and Hirving Lozano scored in the first half for the Galaxy.
Robert Taylor and Sergi Roberto added second-half goals to secure the 4-1 victory.

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The LA Galaxy kept their postseason ambitions alive with a dominant 4-1 victory over Austin FC on Saturday. First-half goals from João Klauss and Hirving Lozano set the pace before Robert Taylor and Sergi Roberto added second-half strikes to seal the win at home.

With the victory, the LA Galaxy improved their record to 11-11-11, moving within three points of sixth-place rivals Los Angeles FC in the race for the remaining Western Conference playoff spots.

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