FC Dallas

FC Dallas’ 2025 playoff run ended in heartbreak, falling 4-2 in penalties to Vancouver after a 1-1 draw that saw Petar Musa notch his first postseason goal and rookie Nolan Norris shine in his playoff debut. Despite the gut punch finish, the performance showcased a Dallas squad finally rediscovering its identity and fight heading into 2026.

FC Dallas closed out its home schedule with a dramatic 2-1 victory over the LA Galaxy, highlighted by Petar Musa’s record-tying goal, Patrickson Delgado’s game-winner, and the heartfelt retirement of former Dallas captain Matt Hedges.

FC Dallas defeated the Portland Timbers 2-0 behind Petar Musa’s early strike and Lalas Abubakar’s first goal for the club, while goalkeeper Michael Collodi secured his second shutout in three starts. The win extended Dallas’ home sellout streak to 29 matches and earned Abubakar a spot in MLSsoccer.com’s Team of the Matchday.

San Diego FC rallied from a 2-1 deficit to stun FC Dallas 3-2 with a stoppage-time winner, extending their lead atop the Western Conference and capping a perfect three-game road swing. FC Dallas remain mired near the playoff line, left to rue missed chances and late defensive lapses.

The San Jose Earthquakes overcame a weather delay and a first-half deficit to defeat FC Dallas 4–2 on the road, powered by Cristian Espinoza’s three assists and a resilient second-half surge that keeps them firmly in Western Conference playoff contention. Meanwhile, FC Dallas’ defensive lapses and late red cards overshadowed milestone performances in front of another sellout crowd.

The Seattle Sounders secured a gritty 1-0 win over FC Dallas thanks to an 87th-minute penalty by Albert Rusnák, showcasing their discipline and depth ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. Jesús Ferreira delivered a strong performance against his former team, contributing through pressing and movement despite not scoring.

Houston Dynamo snapped a 13-year winless streak at Toyota Stadium with a 2–0 victory over FC Dallas, powered by standout performances from Jack McGlynn, Griffin Dorsey, and goalkeeper Jonathan Bond. The win marked Houston’s first road triumph of the 2025 season and a defining moment in the Texas Derby.

Anderson Julio scored his third goal of the season against his former club as FC Dallas played to a 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake. The match also marked Paxton Pomykal’s return from a 434-day injury absence and Lalas Abubakar’s 200th domestic appearance.

Luciano Acosta’s milestone goal and Léo Chú’s debut strike powered FC Dallas to a 2-1 comeback win over winless Sporting Kansas City, marking the club’s first home victory of the season. Despite controlling possession, Sporting extended their winless streak to 13 games as Dallas continued to build momentum in front of a sellout crowd.