Game 2 is scheduled for Sunday at Q2 Stadium in Austin, with viewers able to watch on Apple TV MLS Season Pass, FS1, and FOX Deportes/710 AM, 980 AM, and 1230 AM.

Austin FC’s Nico Estévez told his team at halftime to control possession and push more players forward to counter LAFC’s counters in Game 1.

Cherundolo weighs the possibility of ending his MLS run early if LAFC sweeps Austin in the series, potentially avoiding a deciding Game 3.

LAFC opened the MLS Cup Playoffs by beating Austin FC 2-1 in Game 1, putting them in a strong position to advance to the conference semifinals if they clinch the series.

Coach Steve Cherundolo’s tenure at LAFC is winding down, with 2025 set to be his fourth and final season.

LAFC’s playoff path could require road games if higher seeds San Diego and Vancouver win their series, influencing whether Cherundolo remains at BMO Stadium.

LAFC’s Denis Bouanga and Son Heung-min pace a dangerous attack, backed by a tight center-back unit, challenging Austin’s defense which needed adjustments after Game 1.