FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 15, 2025) – FC Dallas wingback Bernard Kamungo has been named to MLSsoccer.com’s Team of the Matchday, presented by Audi, for Matchday 33, following his standout performance in Dallas’ crucial home victory. Kamungo’s recognition marks his first starting XI Team of the Matchday selection since October 2023 and underscores his growing influence in Eric Quill’s evolving system.
Kamungo’s selection comes after scoring his second goal of the season—and his first at Toyota Stadium in 2025—during Dallas’ 2-0 win over Austin FC last weekend. The strike provided breathing room for Dallas in the Texas rivalry matchup, doubling the lead and lifting the club’s spirits as the playoff race intensifies.
Kamungo Thrives in New Role
Head coach Eric Quill’s decision to shift Kamungo into a wingback role midway through the season has transformed both the player and the team. Traditionally deployed higher up the pitch as a winger, Kamungo’s adaptability has unlocked new dimensions for FC Dallas.
Since his conversion to wingback, Dallas has gone unbeaten in five consecutive matches, their longest such stretch of the 2025 campaign. Kamungo has played a pivotal part in that surge, balancing his natural attacking instincts with the added defensive responsibilities of his new position.
“He’s embraced the challenge,” Quill said following the Austin win. “We asked him to think like a winger in advanced spaces but defend like a fullback when needed. That’s not an easy switch, but his energy, pace, and willingness to learn have made him one of our most reliable players down the stretch.”
Impact at Toyota Stadium
Kamungo’s goal against Austin FC was not only his first at home this year, but also one of the most significant for Dallas in 2025. It was a strike that symbolized his confidence in a demanding role, arriving at the back post to finish Patrickson Delgado’s delivery in the 49th minute.
“It felt special scoring here at home again,” Kamungo said. “The fans have been amazing all season, and to help the team keep this unbeaten run going means everything. As a wingback, I’m learning to pick my moments, and today it paid off.”
The goal and the subsequent honor from MLSsoccer.com highlight Kamungo’s progress from promising talent to dependable contributor in a reshaped Dallas system.
Recognition Adds to Club Momentum
Kamungo’s Team of the Matchday nod is the 15th time in 2025 that an FC Dallas player has earned the honor, reflecting the collective improvements made during the season’s second half. With playoff aspirations still within reach, Dallas’ recent surge has been built on balanced performances, tactical adjustments, and individual moments of brilliance.
Goalkeeper Jacob Jackson, forward Petar Musa, and midfielder Sebastian Lletget have all been recognized in recent weeks, but Kamungo’s selection underscores the defensive and transitional improvements that have steadied the team.
“Bernie has worked hard all year,” said captain Paul Arriola. “It’s not easy to shift positions at this level, but he’s bought in completely and it shows in games. He deserved this recognition.”
Looking Ahead
For Kamungo, the honor is both validation and motivation as Dallas prepares for its final stretch of matches. With the Western Conference table tightly packed, every point carries weight, and Kamungo’s dual role as a defensive stopper and attacking outlet will remain vital.
Dallas will look to extend their unbeaten streak and solidify playoff hopes when they return to action against Austin FC at Toyota Stadium on Sept. 21. The atmosphere is expected to match the intensity of the rivalry, and Kamungo’s presence will once again be central to the club’s game plan.
For now, though, the spotlight is firmly on Kamungo, whose journey from winger to wingback has become one of FC Dallas’ most important storylines of 2025.
