FC Dallas Tops United 3-2 To Stretch Undefeated Home Streak
Tesho Akindele scored two late goals, and FC Dallas beat the United by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday night to remain undefeated in 10 home matches this season.
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Tesho Akindele scored two late goals, and FC Dallas beat the United by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday night to remain undefeated in 10 home matches this season.
Ryan Hollingshead had a goal and an assist, helping FC Dallas beat the Galaxy by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday night. Dallas is unbeaten in its last six games against Los Angeles.
Roland Lamah scored two goals, Maximiliano Urruti added another goal, and FC Dallas beat the 10-man Sounders by a score of 3-0 on Sunday.
FC Dallas (11-10-13) needed at least a tie and some help to make the playoffs, but the San Jose Earthquakes' win over Minnesota United eliminated the defending Supporter's Shield winners.
Will Bruin scored twice in four minutes midway through the second half and the Seattle Sounders clinched a playoff berth and a chance to defend their MLS Cup by beating FC Dallas 4-0 on Sunday.
Maynor Figueroa and Roland Lamah scored in the first 10 minutes and FC Dallas snapped a 10-game winless stretch with a 2-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night.
For much of the evening, FC Dallas midfielder Victor Ulloa could not get in touch with one of his aunts in the Mexican capital.
Josef Martinez, Leandro Gonzalez Pirez and Greg Garza scored Sunday for the United, which thrilled the packed house with a 3-0 rout of FC Dallas in its debut at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Erick Torres scored his 13th and 14th goals to break Houston's season record and help the Dynamo rally for a 3-3 tie with FC Dallas on Wednesday night.
Dempsey fed Jozy Altidore for the go-ahead goal not long after entering, then scored on a free kick to match Landon Donovan with his 57th international goal Saturday night in a 2-0 semifinal win over Costa Rica.
Jesse Gonzalez started in the 2015 Under-20 World Cup for Mexico, his parents' homeland. Then last month, the 22-year-old FC Dallas goalkeeper switched his affiliation to join the United States, his home country.
The U.S. faces Martinique in its second match of the CONCACAF Gold Cup, with Acosta and teammates hoping to make amends Wednesday night for a subpar performance in last weekend's 1-1 tie against Panama.
FC Dallas has re-signed midfielder Michael Barrios through the 2019 season with options for 2020-21. The deal was announced on Thursday. The Colombian joined FC Dallas in 2015.
Roland Lamah had two goals, Maximiliano Urruti scored for the fourth straight game and FC Dallas beat D.C. United 4-2 on Tuesday night to move into a tie for first in the Western Conference.
Goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez's application to switch affiliation to the United States from Mexico has been approved by FIFA.
Legendary British rock band Iron Maiden is in North Texas for a big show at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Friday, but before the gig they wanted to play a little pick up soccer.
Roland Lamah had his first career MLS hat trick and FC Dallas beat Real Salt Lake 6-2 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
FC Dallas defender Walker Zimmerman is expected to miss four to six weeks with a ligament strain in his left knee, possibly sidelining him from the CONCACAF Gold Cup in July.
Ryan Hollingshead was on his way to pick up a friend who had become stranded in a storm when he saw another driver slam into a median. He jumped out to help, but another car lost control and hit the FC Dallas midfielder.
FC Dallas outshot the Dynamo 16-5 and seemingly controlled the match, but Tyler Deric made four saves for his first shutout of the season to help Houston to a 0-0 tie on Sunday night.
Chicago (7-3-3) extended its winning streak to four games to match the second-longest run in club history. FC Dallas (5-2-4) has lost two straight after a fast start.
Jahmir Hyka scored on a spectacular move in the 81st minute and the San Jose Earthquakes handed FC Dallas its first loss of the season, 1-0 on Saturday night.
Dallas players Matt Hedges and Kellyn Acosta knocked heads during a match last weekend. Hedges required six stitches and had to change his jersey because of blood. Yet some questioned if either player was checked for a concussion.
Thomas McNamara scored a spectacular goal before crashing into the back of the net and New York City FC tied FC Dallas 1-1 on Sunday night.
Michael Barios assisted on a goal late in the first half and scored early in the second to lift FC Dallas to a 2-0 victory over Minnesota United FC
