Gyasi Zardes Leads Austin FC to Comeback Win

Gyasi Zardes scored twice to lead Austin FC to a 2-1 comeback victory over New York City FC, marking his first goals of the season and moving him into 10th place on the MLS all-time scoring list with 105 goals. Zardes' first goal came from a header in first-half stoppage time, equalizing after Andrés Perea had put NYCFC ahead early. His second goal, a precision strike in the 69th minute, secured the win. The match, delayed by thunderstorms, saw Austin goalkeeper Brad Stuver making several crucial saves. The win keeps Austin in the playoff hunt, moving them into ninth place in the Western Conference. NYCFC, meanwhile, saw their two-game win streak snapped and remain winless on the road since May.