Major League Soccer Regular Season - 1

FC Dallas 3 - 2 FT Toronto FC

Toyota Stadium

Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching

Futmetrix Verdict
71
FT
Sun, Feb 22
FC Dallas
3-2
Toronto FC
⚡ Intensity 57
⚖️ Balance 87
🏆 Stakes 44
🎲 Upset 0
Musa's brace decides a Texas thriller.

Musa's Late Brace Caps Off a Toyota Stadium Thriller

Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 71/100. An exhausting, see-saw battle where Dallas's lethal finishing finally broke Toronto's rhythmic possession game.

Trading Early Blows

Toyota Stadium was immediately treated to a track meet. The Intensity spiked before fans could even find their seats, with P. Musa drawing first blood for FC Dallas in the ninth minute off a slick feed from O. Urhoghide. But Toronto FC refused to blink. Controlling possession with a 55% share, the visitors quickly leveled the game through a sharp strike from D. Mihailovic just six minutes later. The field felt wide open, setting the stage for an absolute offensive shootout where neither defense could comfortably settle.

The Farrington Factor

The game’s Balance teetered wildly as both rosters exchanged heavy blows. Before the half, L. Farrington buried his chance to put Dallas back in front, capping off a stellar performance that included an assist on the night. Toronto kept knocking on the door, winning the corner count and dictating the tempo through the midfield. Their persistence paid off in the 67th minute when D. Etienne silenced the home crowd, dragging the Reds back into the fight at 2-2. Every time Dallas tried to close up shop, Toronto found a seam to exploit.

Musa Claims the Spotlight

With the Stakes magnified in the final quarter-hour, it all came down to a moment of individual brilliance. Musa stepped up in the 74th minute to complete his brace, delivering the decisive blow that Toronto simply couldn't recover from. The visitors unleashed a combined barrage of late attempts, turning the penalty area into a scramble, but Dallas held firm to secure the 3-2 victory. This gritty win elevates the Texans in the early-season standings, proving they have the firepower to outgun anyone on home turf.

Key Questions

What made Petar Musa the Man of the Match?

He delivered a clinical performance, scoring an early opener and securing the game-winning goal in the 74th minute to complete his brilliant brace.

What caused the 5-goal thriller?

Toronto controlled possession, but Dallas countered with lethal efficiency. Both teams traded blows, resulting in a combined 25 shots and constant momentum shifts.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
45%
55%
FC Dallas 45%
Toronto FC 55%
Shots
13
12
FC Dallas 13
Toronto FC 12
Shots on Target
3
5
FC Dallas 3
Toronto FC 5
Expected Goals (xG)
1.61
0.99
FC Dallas 1.61
Toronto FC 0.99
Passes
401
497
FC Dallas 401
Toronto FC 497
Pass Accuracy
79%
82%
FC Dallas 79%
Toronto FC 82%
Corners
3
7
FC Dallas 3
Toronto FC 7
Fouls
18
11
FC Dallas 18
Toronto FC 11
Yellow Cards
1
2
FC Dallas 1
Toronto FC 2
Red Cards
0
0
FC Dallas 0
Toronto FC 0

Match Events

9' P. Musa (O. Urhoghide)
D. Mihailovic 15'
Malik Henry 🟨 21'
38' L. Farrington
45'+4 🟨 Petar Musa
HT
A. Coello R. Edwards 🔄 54'
M. Henry D. Salloi 🔄 54'
D. Etienne 67'
72' 🔄 Kaick P. Delgado
72' 🔄 H. Johansson L. Deedson
74' P. Musa
D. Etienne H. Wingo 🔄 77'
K. Franklin E. Aristizabal 🔄 77'
82' 🔄 L. Farrington A. A. Julio Santos
90'+2 🔄 C. Cappis R. Binyamin
Raheem Edwards 🟨 90'+4
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

FC Dallas

Goalkeepers
M. Collodi
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
S. Ibeagha
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
O. Urhoghide
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
S. Moore
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
H. Johansson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Kaick
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Ramiro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
C. Cappis
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
B. Kamungo
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
L. Farrington
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
P. Musa
HITMAN
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.5
Rating
BENCH
B. Thompson
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
L. Abubakar
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
N. Norris
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
P. Delgado
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Louis
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. A. Julio Santos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
S. Sarver
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Deedson
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Binyamin
👻 Invisible Nothing to note

Toronto FC

Goalkeepers
L. Gavran
SIEVE
SIEVE
0%
Save %
0%
Save %
3
Conceded
0
Saves
Defenders
K. Franklin
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
W. Zimmerman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Thompson
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
R. Laryea
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
49%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
J. Cifuentes
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
A. Coello
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
M. Henry
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
J. Osorio
MAGNET
MAGNET
70
Activity
70
Activity
62
Passes
8
Duels
D. Mihailovic
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
D. Etienne
SNIPER
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
BENCH
W. Yarbrough
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
R. Edwards
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
A. Pearlman
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
L. Stefanovic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Wingo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
M. Cimermancic
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. Salloi
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
J. Vilsaint
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
E. Aristizabal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
05/04/2024 Toronto FC 3 - 1 FC Dallas Major League Soccer BMO Field
02/26/2022 FC Dallas 1 - 1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
06/23/2019 FC Dallas 3 - 0 Toronto FC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
05/26/2018 Toronto FC 0 - 1 FC Dallas Major League Soccer BMO Field
07/01/2017 FC Dallas 3 - 1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
05/07/2016 Toronto FC 1 - 0 FC Dallas Major League Soccer BMO Field
04/19/2015 FC Dallas 3 - 2 Toronto FC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
04/20/2014 FC Dallas 2 - 1 Toronto FC Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
04/06/2013 Toronto FC 2 - 2 FC Dallas Major League Soccer BMO Field
05/04/2024
Major League Soccer BMO Field
02/26/2022
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
06/23/2019
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
05/26/2018
Major League Soccer BMO Field
07/01/2017
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
05/07/2016
Major League Soccer BMO Field
04/19/2015
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
04/20/2014
Major League Soccer Toyota Stadium
04/06/2013
Major League Soccer BMO Field
FC Dallas Win
Toronto FC Win
Draw

League Standings