FC Dallas Survives Late SKC Rally to Win 4-3

A Last-Minute Decider

FC Dallas edged past Sporting Kansas City with a 4-3 win in a thrilling contest that came down to the final moments. The match, played at Toyota Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026, featured seven goals and significant momentum swings before FC Dallas secured the result late in stoppage time.

Early SKC Lead and Dallas Response

Sporting Kansas City started strong, taking an early advantage with two quick goals. Taylor Calheira opened the scoring for the visitors in the 4th minute. Stephen Afrifa doubled their lead just 15 minutes later, putting the away side up 2-0 at the 19-minute mark.

FC Dallas responded to fall behind by pulling two goals back before halftime. Logan Farrington cut the deficit in the 27th minute, followed by Petar Musa equalizing the score at 30 minutes.

The momentum shifted further when Kaick restored FC Dallas' lead with a goal in the 45th minute, sending the home crowd into high spirits as they headed into the break with a 3-2 advantage.

SKC's Late Surge and Final Blow

Sporting Kansas City refused to concede defeat. Taylor Calheira found the back of the net again in the 78th minute, leveling the score at 3-3 and setting up a tense finish. The visitors pushed for a winner, but FC Dallas held firm until the dying moments of regulation.

Petar Musa provided the decisive moment in the 90+7th minute, scoring his second goal of the game to give FC Dallas a 4-3 lead that would stand as the final score.

Key Performers and Records

Petar Musa was instrumental for FC Dallas, finishing with four total shots, including two goals. Jonathan Sirois made seven saves to protect the lead in the closing stages. For Sporting Kansas City, Taylor Calheira led all players with six total shots and two goals. Stefan Cleveland recorded five saves for the visitors.

With this result, FC Dallas improved their record to 10-7-6, while Sporting Kansas City fell to 4-3-16.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761779