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FC Dallas Edges Minnesota United 2-1 in Late Thriller at Allianz Field

Santiago Moreno’s late strike gave FC Dallas a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC on Thursday, moving the visitors to 11-7-6 while the hosts drop to 7-8-9.

Cody Esparza

September 10, 20262 min read

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September 10, 2026

Late Surge Secures Away Points

FC Dallas traveled to Saint Paul, Minnesota, and secured a critical 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC on Thursday, September 10, 2026. The match at Allianz Field was decided in the final third of the game, with the visiting side finding the net twice in the last 25 minutes to overcome a mid-game equalizer from the hosts.

The result shifts the momentum to the Roadrunners, who leave Minnesota with three vital points on their season record.

Goal-by-Goal Breakdown

The scoring sequence was tightly packed in the second half. FC Dallas struck first in the 62nd minute when Kaick found the back of the net, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. Minnesota United FC responded quickly to level the contest, with Kelvin Yeboah scoring in the 73rd minute.

The game remained tied until the 84th minute, when Santiago Moreno delivered the decisive blow for FC Dallas, putting the visitors back ahead for good. There were exactly three goals recorded in the entire match, with no further scoring in stoppage time.

Statistical Highlights

Both goalkeepers and forwards contributed significantly to the defensive and offensive efforts. For Minnesota United FC, Marcus Caldeira registered three total shots, while goalkeeper Drake Callender made three saves to keep the deficit minimal. On the other side, FC Dallas’s Kaick also recorded three total shots, demonstrating consistent pressure.

Jonathan Sirois was the goalkeeper for the visitors, logging one save during the contest. These individual performances underscored the tight nature of the contest, where small margins determined the outcome.

Season Implications

The final scoreline of FC Dallas 2, Minnesota United FC 1 updates the league standings. FC Dallas improves their record to 11 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws. Conversely, Minnesota United FC’s record falls to 7 wins, 8 losses, and 9 draws.

The victory allows the visitors to gain ground in the Western Conference race, while the hosts remain in the middle of the table. The match concluded without any additional incidents or late-game drama beyond the 84th-minute goal.

Final Result

In summary, the Roadrunners executed their game plan effectively in the latter stages of the match. By capitalizing on chances created by Kaick and finishing with a goal from Moreno, FC Dallas outlasted the hosts. The 2-1 scoreline stands as the final result, reflecting a competitive encounter where the team that scored last ultimately took the points.

Both teams now prepare for their upcoming fixtures with these new records in hand.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761793

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Cody Esparza

Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.

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