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João Klauss scores 10th goal and the LA Galaxy beat Austin 4-1 to keep alive their playoff hopes

(AP) — João Klauss and Hirving Lozano each scored in the first half, Robert Taylor and Sergi Roberto added second-half goals, and the LA Galaxy beat Austin 4-1 on Saturday to keep alive their playoff hopes.LA (11-11-11) moved within three…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 11:30 PM
João Klauss scores 10th goal and the LA Galaxy beat Austin 4-1 to keep alive their playoff hopes
Key Things to Know
  • The LA Galaxy defeated Austin 4-1 to maintain their Western Conference playoff hopes.
  • João Klauss opened the scoring in the 10th minute with his 10th goal of the season.
  • Hirving Lozano, Robert Taylor, and Sergi Roberto all added goals for the Galaxy.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The LA Galaxy kept their postseason hopes alive with a dominant 4-1 victory over Austin on Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park. João Klauss opened the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by a first-half goal from Hirving Lozano in his return from injury. Robert Taylor and Sergi Roberto each scored in the second half to secure the crucial win for the hosts.

The result moved the LA Galaxy within three points of sixth-place LAFC in a contested Western Conference playoff race. Austin managed a single response via Ervin Torres in the 54th minute, but Roberto later added his first MLS goal to preserve LA's home unbeaten streak dating back to July 22.

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