The Seattle Sounders extended their unbeaten start to the season to 5-0-2 with a 1-1 tie against Atlanta in Week 6. The point means that the Rave Green are off to their best ever start to an MLS season and the team will look to build on that with a home match up against MLS newcomers Austin FC. The Positives: The Sounders were once again superb defensively against Atlanta
Joe Willis adds to shutout string as Nashville tops Austin
Field Level Media
24 May 2021, 14:05 GMT+10
Randall Leal scored midway through the first half, and it was enough for goalkeeper Joe Willis as Nashville SC outlasted visiting Austin FC 1-0 on Sunday to remain one of just three undefeated teams in MLS.
Willis stopped one shot, which came early in the second half, to record his fourth straight clean sheet for Nashville (2-0-4, 10 points). With the shutout, Nashville has gone 407 minutes minutes without allowing a goal. The last tally given up by Nashville came on April 24, in the 42nd minute of a 2-2 draw against CF Montreal.
St. Paul, Minnesota; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Cecilio Dominguez leads Austin FC into a matchup with Minnesota United FC after notching two goals against Colorado.
Minnesota United FC finished 9-5-7 overall during the 2020 season while going 5-1-3 at home. Minnesota United FC scored 50 goals a season ago while allowing opponents to score 34.
Austin FC takes the field for the third game in franchise history. Austin FC has scored three goals while allowing three through its first two games of MLS play.
The matchup Saturday is the first meeting of the season between the two teams.
NOT EXPECTED TO PLAY: Minnesota United FC: Ike Opara (injured), Ramon Abila (injured), Niko Hansen (injured), Bakaye Dibassy (injured).