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

Santiago Moreno’s 84th-minute strike gave FC Dallas a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC on Thursday. Kaick opened the scoring in the 62nd minute, while Kelvin Yeboah pulled the hosts level before the visit ended in defeat.

Mateo Teague

September 10, 20262 min read

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September 10, 2026

Late Goals Decide Tight Encounter

FC Dallas secured a 2-1 victory over Minnesota United FC on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The match featured three goals in total, with the visiting side ultimately prevailing through late-stage execution.

Minnesota United FC, playing as the home team, failed to hold on to a lead they briefly established, while FC Dallas managed to convert their late opportunities into points. The final scoreline reflects a balanced contest where neither team dominated possession for extended periods, but the visitors proved more effective in the final third of the game.

Scoring Sequence

The goal sequence began in the second half. Kaick struck first for FC Dallas in the 62nd minute, putting the visitors ahead. Minnesota United FC responded in the 73rd minute when Kelvin Yeboah scored the equalizer, bringing the home crowd back into the match with hope for a point.

However, the momentum shifted decisively in the closing stages. Santiago Moreno provided the decisive blow for FC Dallas in the 84th minute, scoring the winner that the hosts were unable to answer. These three goals constituted the entirety of the scoring in the match, with no additional goals recorded in stoppage time or otherwise.

Player Performance and Records

Statistical highlights from the match show individual efforts from both sides. For Minnesota United FC, Marcus Caldeira recorded three total shots, representing a significant portion of the team's offensive attempts. On the defensive end, Drake Callender made three saves, helping to keep the game close despite the eventual loss.

For FC Dallas, Kaick also registered three total shots, demonstrating a consistent offensive presence that culminated in his goal. Jonathan Sirois contributed defensively with one save for the visitors. Following this result, FC Dallas improves their record to 11 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws.

Minnesota United FC falls to 7 wins, 8 losses, and 9 draws. The match concluded as a regular-season fixture with no playoff context or elimination stakes mentioned in the available data.

Sources

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

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Mateo Teague

Mateo Teague covers The Colony high school and area college sports.

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