Major League Soccer Regular Season - 4
FC Dallas 3 - 3 FT San Diego
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Alex Mighten 18'
O. Valakari 21'
22' Christian Cappis
30' Herman Johansson
M. Ingvartsen 31'
Pedro Soma 39'
41' P. Musa
HT
↓ P. Soma ↑J. Tverskov 46'
↓ I. Pilcher ↑O. Verhoeven 46'
O. Valakari (A. Mighten) 51'
54' P. Musa
↓ D. Vazquez ↑A. Dreyer 58'
↓ A. Mighten ↑A. Pellegrino 59'
67' ↓ C. Cappis ↑L. Farrington
↓ O. Soe ↑C. McVey 71'
77' ↓ Ramiro ↑P. Delgado
77' ↓ J. Valiente ↑L. Deedson
85' ↓ S. Ibeagha ↑R. Binyamin
Luca Bombino 86'
90' P. Musa (B. Kamungo)
90'+10 Logan Farrington
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Dallas
Goalkeepers
M. Collodi
SIEVE
25%
Save %
25%
Save %
3
Conceded
1
Saves
Defenders
S. Moore
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.2
Rating
S. Ibeagha
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
N. Norris
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Midfielders
B. Kamungo
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Ramiro
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
C. Cappis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
67
Entry
H. Johansson
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
3
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Forwards
J. Valiente
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Kaick
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Musa
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
9.2
Rating
BENCH
J. Sirois
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alvaro Augusto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Abubakar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Delgado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Swann
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Deedson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sarver
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Farrington
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Binyamin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
San Diego
Goalkeepers
P. Sisniega
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Defenders
I. Pilcher
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
O. Soe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
71
Entry
M. Duah
MAGNET
105
Activity
105
Activity
100
Passes
5
Duels
L. Bombino
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
85%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
A. Godoy
MAGNET
129
Activity
129
Activity
121
Passes
8
Duels
P. Soma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
O. Valakari
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.5
Rating
Forwards
D. Vazquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
58
Total Mins
58
Entry
M. Ingvartsen
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
A. Mighten
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
BENCH
D. Ferree
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
C. McVey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
O. Verhoeven
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. Duke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Tverskov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Dreyer
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Pellegrino
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Morgan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
B. B. Zamble
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2025 | FC Dallas | 2 - 3 | San Diego | Major League Soccer | Toyota Stadium |
| 05/04/2025 | San Diego | 5 - 0 | FC Dallas | Major League Soccer | Snapdragon Stadium |
FC Dallas Win
San Diego Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 3 GD: +10
P: 3 GD: +5
P: 4 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +3
P: 3 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 3 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -6
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 3 GD: -5
League Standings
P: 11 GD: +19
P: 10 GD: +20
P: 11 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +8
P: 11 GD: -2
P: 10 GD: +5
P: 11 GD: +5
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 11 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -7
P: 10 GD: -18
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Six-Goal Texas Thriller Ends in Deadlock
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A breathless first leg delivered three penalties, a stunning hat-trick, and a 90th-minute equalizer that leaves this knockout tie wide open.
Early Shockwaves
High Intensity set the tone immediately at Toyota Stadium as San Diego stamped their authority on the road. The visitors dominated possession early on, orchestrating their attacks with ruthless efficiency. The breakthrough arrived in the 18th minute when VAR confirmed a controversial penalty drawn by Alex Mighten. Onni Valakari stepped up to convert, instantly silencing the home crowd. Ten minutes later, another penalty was awarded to the visitors, which M. Ingvartsen dispatched cleanly. San Diego looked entirely comfortable, turning their heavy share of the ball into a commanding two-goal cushion while FC Dallas struggled to find any early rhythm against the run of play.
The Shootout
The Balance of the match fractured wildly as halftime approached. Petar Musa dragged the hosts back into the contest with a crucial 41st-minute strike, igniting a wild sequence of attacking football. Emerging from the locker room, San Diego immediately restored their cushion when Mighten set up Valakari for his brace. However, the two-goal advantage was incredibly short-lived. Just three minutes later, Dallas earned a penalty of their own, and Musa confidently buried it to make it 3-2. This remarkable goal flurry saw three strikes in a frantic 13-minute window, showcasing exceptional offensive firepower from both sides despite the visitors maintaining their clinical grip on the passing game.
A Dramatic Finish
As the clock ticked down, the monumental Stakes of this two-leg tie came into sharp focus. Dallas threw men forward, generating a barrage of late shots while desperately searching for a lifeline. Their persistence paid off in the 90th minute when B. Kamungo threaded a perfect pass to Musa, who secured his hat-trick with a dramatic equalizer. The 3-3 final whistle means this thrilling contest essentially resets for the return leg in July. The visitors will regret letting a two-goal lead slip twice, while Dallas carries immense momentum into the second half of this knockout saga.
Key Questions
What made Petar Musa the Man of the Match?
He scored a stunning hat-trick, including a high-pressure penalty and a dramatic 90th-minute equalizer to rescue his team in this first leg.
What caused the 6-goal thriller?
Three penalty kicks, wild momentum swings, and clinical finishing from both sides turned this knockout first leg into an absolute shootout.
Did FC Dallas deserve the late equalizer?
Yes, they generated 13 total shots and an impressive 2.71 expected goals, constantly pushing forward despite trailing for most of the match.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Top-Four Ambitions Collide at Toyota Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. This high-octane first leg is essential viewing for anyone tracking the early race for continental qualification.
The Setup
FC Dallas and San Diego clash in a pivotal Major League Soccer encounter on March 15, 2026. Sitting in eighth place, the hosts face a stern test against an undefeated fourth-placed side in a genuine six-pointer for top-tier positioning. The pre-match Stakes are elevated, serving as the opening act of a two-leg series that concludes with the return fixture on July 26. Both teams have shown incredible attacking intent right out of the gate. Dallas boasts a chaotic Form profile, scoring and conceding heavily week after week. Meanwhile, the visitors arrive riding a wave of three consecutive victories, driven by high Stars ratings across their frontline. This attacking DNA, combined with leaky backlines on the home side, pushes our offensive expectations off the charts for this crucial first leg.
Key Battle
With goals virtually guaranteed, the defining clash will be between the Dallas attacking unit and the visitors' disciplined defensive shape. The hosts must find a way to break down a backline that has conceded just five times this season, but they leave themselves dangerously exposed on the counter-attack. A remarkable Balance rating indicates we are in for a tightly contested, end-to-end spectacle where midfield control will ultimately dictate the tempo. Dallas needs to establish dominance early, or the away side's clinical transitions will carve them open.
Our Prediction
Expect fireworks from the opening whistle. We see the visitors capitalizing on Dallas's undeniable defensive frailties, edging a thrilling 3-2 victory to take a crucial advantage into the return leg. The away side simply has too much firepower to be kept quiet over ninety minutes.