FC Dallas Survives Late Rally to Edge Real Salt Lake 4-3

A Thrilling Finish in Sandy

FC Dallas secured a hard-fought 4-3 victory against Real Salt Lake on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The match concluded with a dramatic late goal that sealed the win for the visiting side at America First Field in Sandy, Utah.

Key Moments of the Match

The contest featured seven goals across both halves. FC Dallas established an early lead with two quick strikes. Joaquín Valiente opened the scoring in the 16th minute, followed shortly by Petar Musa in the 20th.

Real Salt Lake responded before halftime when Sergi Solans pulled one back in the 38th minute. Just before the break, Musa restored Dallas's two-goal advantage with his second goal of the game in the 45th minute.

The second half saw Real Salt Lake mount a significant comeback attempt. Morgan Guilavogui narrowed the deficit in the 50th minute, and Diego Luna tied the match at 3-3 in the 64th minute, setting up a tense final quarter. The decisive moment arrived in the 90th minute when Ran Binyamin scored the winner for FC Dallas, preventing a draw.

Statistical Highlights

Both teams displayed offensive firepower throughout the evening. Petar Musa was instrumental for FC Dallas, not only with his two goals but also by registering four total shots on goal. Diego Luna led Real Salt Lake in attempts with four total shots as well.

Goalkeeping performances varied between the two sides. Jonathan Sirois made four saves for FC Dallas to help preserve the lead in the final moments. For Real Salt Lake, Rafael recorded one save in the loss.

Season Context

Following this result, Real Salt Lake’s record stands at 8-4-7, while FC Dallas improves to 9-6-5. The match served as a regular-season contest for both MLS clubs.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761735