2026 Season

FC Dallas Earns Comeback Win over Colorado Rapids on Decision Day

11.7 Recap DL

MATCH NOTES

  • FC Dallas concludes the 2026 regular season with 58 points, the third-highest total in club history
  • Joaquín Valiente scored his third goal of the season
  • Kaick scored his fifth goal of the season
  • Santi Moreno scored his fifth goal of the season
  • FC Dallas faced the Colorado Rapids for the 100th time across all competitions, making Colorado the first opponent to reach that milestone against Dallas
  • Box Score

FRISCO, Texas (Nov. 7, 2026) – FC Dallas (16-8-10, 58 points) defeated the Colorado Rapids (12-15-7, 43 points) 3-1 on Saturday night at Toyota Stadium, securing the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and home-field advantage in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs. Dallas will play the Portland Timbers in the Western Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series.

A VALIENTE STRIKE FROM VALIENTE 

Joaquín Valiente scored his third goal of the season in the 75th minute to help FC Dallas secure second place in the Western Conference. Valiente leads the club with 49 key passes and ranks second in goal contributions with 16 (three goals and 13 assists). Kaick recorded his third assist of the season on Valiente's goal.

LEADING THE WAY

Midfielder Kaick scored his fifth goal of the season to give FC Dallas the lead. He recorded multiple goal contributions in a match for the first time this season, finishing with a goal and an assist. Kaick also set a career high with 33 appearances, tying with Christian Cappis for the team lead.

SANTI MORENO SEALS THE WIN

Midfielder Santi Moreno scored his fifth goal of the season to seal FC Dallas' comeback victory. Moreno has recorded nine goal contributions (five goals, four assists) this season, the fourth-most on the team.

A HISTORIC SECOND YEAR FOR ERIC QUILL

In his second season as head coach, Eric Quill guided FC Dallas to several historic milestones. The club set a single-season record with 62 goals, recorded seven road wins for the first time in the post-shootout era and clinched a berth in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs on Oct. 14. Dallas also finished among the top five teams in MLS for the first time since 2016 while earning 58 points, the third most in club history. 

LEAGUES CUP BOUND

FC Dallas has qualified for Leagues Cup 2027, the annual Concacaf-sanctioned competition featuring 18 qualifying MLS clubs and all 18 LIGA MX clubs. Dallas returns to the competition for the second consecutive year after defeating LIGA MX opponents Querétaro FC and Chivas Guadalajara in 2026.

SELLOUT STREAK CONTINUES

FC Dallas recorded its 52st consecutive regular-season sellout, drawing an attendance of 10,925. Toyota Stadium is currently undergoing renovations on the west side. For more information, visit NewToyotaStadium.com.

UP NEXT

FC Dallas will host the Portland Timbers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series. Dates and times for the series will be announced at a later date.

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