FC Dallas Rally Past Sporting KC in Seven-Goal Thriller

A Deficit Turned Into a Win

FC Dallas claimed a dramatic 4-3 victory over Sporting Kansas City on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Toyota Stadium. The hosts overcame an early two-goal deficit to close out the match with a late surge, finishing with a record of 10 wins, 7 losses, and 6 draws. Sporting Kansas City fell to a 4-3-16 record after the defeat.

Early Pressure and the Comeback

Sporting Kansas City struck first, with Taylor Calheira finding the net in the fourth minute. Stephen Afrifa extended the visitors' lead in the 19th minute, putting the home side under significant pressure. However, FC Dallas responded quickly.

Logan Farrington pulled one back in the 27th minute, followed by a goal from Petar Musa in the 30th minute to level the score. Kaick gave FC Dallas a 3-2 lead just before halftime in the 45th minute, setting the stage for the second half.

Late Drama and Final Whistle

The momentum shifted again in the second half when Taylor Calheira scored his second goal of the match in the 78th minute, tying the game at 3-3. The final goal came in stoppage time. In the 90th minute plus seven, Petar Musa struck again to give FC Dallas the decisive 4-3 lead.

No further goals were scored, and the match ended with the home team holding the advantage.

Statistical Overview

Petar Musa was the standout performer for FC Dallas, registering four total shots on target. Jonathan Sirois made seven saves for the home side. For Sporting Kansas City, Taylor Calheira led the team with six total shots, while Stefan Cleveland recorded five saves. The high-scoring affair featured exactly seven goals, with no other statistical details provided for the match.

Sources

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