Kei Kamara makes history in LAFC’s tie with Austin
Kamara scores his 145th MLS goal, tying Landon Donovan for second on the league’s all-time scoring list, in a 1-1 draw on a rainy night in Texas. Kamara’s header off a corner kick in the 90th minute extends LAFC’s unbeaten streak to nine games.
LAFC forward Kei Kamara celebrates his game-tying goal against Austin FC late in the second half on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas. The 90th-minute goal gave LAFC a 1-1 tie to extend its unbeaten streak to nine matches and moved Kamara into a tie for second place on the MLS career scoring list. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LAFC defender Sergi Palencia heads the ball over Austin FC midfielder Jhojan Valencia (5) during the first half of their MLS match on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Austin FC forward Diego Rubio (14) and Los Angeles FC defender Eddie Segura, center rear, leap for a pass during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Austin FC midfielder Jhojan Valencia (5) and LAFC midfielder Timothy Tillman vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Austin FC midfielder Jhojan Valencia (5) and Los Angeles FC midfielder Timothy Tillman (11) vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Austin FC defender Leo Vaisanen, left, and Los Angeles FC forward Nathan Ordaz battle for control of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver (1) and defender Guilherme Biro celebrate a goal against LAFC during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LAFC forward Denis Bouanga (99) tries to score past Austin FC defender Leo Väisänen (15) during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Austin FC defender Leo Vaisanen, front right, and Los Angeles FC forward Nathan Ordaz compete for control of the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LAFC midfielder Timothy Tillman, left, works the ball past Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi (10) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Los Angeles FC midfielder Mateusz Bogusz (19) and defender Sergi Palencia, right, work to keep the ball away from Austin FC midfielder Owen Wolff (33) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Austin FC forward Gyasi Zardes (9) and Los Angeles FC defender Aaron Long (33) leap for a pass during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LAFC forward Tomas Angel, left, tries to score past Austin FC goalkeeper Brad Stuver, center, and defender Brendan Hines-Ike, right, during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Los Angeles FC defender Omar Campos, center, is tripped as he and Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher, left, chased the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LAFC defender Omar Campos, left, heads the ball past Austin FC forward Jon Gallagher during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Austin FC forward Gyasi Zardes (9) extends to kick the ball awy bfrom LAFC defender Eddie Segura (4) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LAFC defender Eddie Segura, right, reacts after being icked by Austin FC forward Gyasi Zardes (9) during the second half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Austin FC forward Sebastián Driussi, center, heads the ball past LAFC defender Aaron Long, left, during the first half of an MLS soccer match in Austin, Texas, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LAFC forward Kei Kamara celebrates his game-tying goal against Austin FC late in the second half on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas. The 90th-minute goal gave LAFC a 1-1 tie to extend its unbeaten streak to nine matches and moved Kamara into a tie for second place on the MLS career scoring list. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
LAFC forward Kei Kamara celebrates his game-tying goal against Austin FC late in the second half on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas. The 90th-minute goal gave LAFC a 1-1 tie to extend its unbeaten streak to nine matches and moved Kamara into a tie for second place on the MLS career scoring list. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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LAFC defender Sergi Palencia heads the ball over Austin FC midfielder Jhojan Valencia (5) during the first half of their MLS match on Wednesday night in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
AUSTIN, Texas — Kei Kamara scored his 145th MLS goal, tying Landon Donovan for second on the league’s all-time scoring list, and LAFC played Austin to a 1-1 draw on a rainy Wednesday night.
Kamara outjumped his defender to head home Mateusz Bogusz’s corner kick in the 90th minute to help LAFC avoid being held scoreless for the first time since March 16
Kamara, a former Leuzinger High and Cal State Dominguez Hills standout, became the first player in MLS history to score in 17 different seasons. Chris Wondolowski holds the MLS record with 171 goals.
LAFC (10-4-4, 34 points) had its club-record, eight-match win streak halted but extended its unbeaten streak to nine consecutive matches in all competitions.
Austin forward Jáder Obrian dribbled it from near the midfield circle to the top of the 18-yard box and sent in a deflected shot to open the scoring in the 19th with his fifth goal of the season.
Austin (6-7-6, 24 points) is 5-2-3 in its last 10 home games.
