Austin FC aim to capitalize on the momentum from a historic win when they host the Seattle Sounders on Sunday in a crucial late-season Western Conference match.

The Sounders took the first meeting of the season with Austin, winning 2-0 on June 28 in the Pacific Northwest.

The Verde (11-10-8, 41 points) head home after playing two matches on the road over five days. Austin fell to rival FC Dallas 2-0 in league play on Sept. 13 before rebounding with a 2-1 win at Minnesota United on Wednesday to clinch a berth in the U.S. Open Cup final.

CJ Fodrey scored in the 120th minute to lift the Verde to victory.

"I have a lot of respect for the opinions and the thoughts of the people, and what they think about the team," Austin coach Nico Estevez said after Wednesday's win in Minnesota. "I have m

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