AUSTIN, Texas — The Major League Soccer game between LAFC and Austin FC was postponed Saturday because of inclement weather. “The decision was made due to severe weather impacting the safety of travel in Central Texas and with guidance from relevant local authorities,” Austin FC said in a statement.

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Austin and the surrounding area, with possible rainfall amounts reaching one to three inches with potential isolated pockets of five-inch rainfall. The NWS also said that excessive runoff could result in flash flooding in certain areas with low elevations and areas near bodies of water.

MLS announced the postponement of the match due to the ongoing threat of severe weather in Austin and the surrounding areas.