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Alvarado Strike Seals 1-0 Win for San Diego FC Over Dallas

Alejandro Alvarado scored the only goal of the match in the 50th minute, giving San Diego FC a 1-0 victory over visiting FC Dallas at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday.

Quincy Abbott

July 27, 20261 min read

Soccer match tension - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Soccer match tension - illustration, Jake Team LLC
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July 26, 2026

Decisive Second-Half Goal

San Diego FC secured a narrow 1-0 victory against FC Dallas on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California. The result was determined by a single second-half strike that proved to be the difference-maker in a tightly contested regular-season matchup.

The decisive moment arrived in the 50th minute when Alejandro Alvarado found the back of the net for the home side. This goal stood as the sole scoring event of the match, leaving the scoreboard at 1-0 in favor of San Diego FC. No other goals were recorded by either team throughout the duration of the game.

Statistical Highlights

While the final scoreline was low, individual offensive activity was notable for the visitors. FC Dallas forward Petar Musa led his team in total shots with two attempts. For San Diego FC, midfielder Anders Dreyer was the most active attacker, registering seven total shots on goal.

Goalkeeping performances also varied between the two sides. FC Dallas goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois made four saves to keep the score close. On the other end, San Diego FC’s CJ dos Santos recorded one save to protect the lead.

Season Implications and Records

The win improves San Diego FC’s standing in the league, moving their record to 5-5-7. The defeat drops FC Dallas to 7-5-5 in the standings. This result adds another chapter to the ongoing regular-season narrative for both clubs, with San Diego FC taking all three points from the home fixture.

The match concluded with San Diego FC holding on for the win, while FC Dallas was unable to equalize despite their attacking efforts. Both teams now look ahead to their next scheduled fixtures with updated records.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761691

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Quincy Abbott

Quincy Abbott covers Allen high school and area college sports.

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