FRISCO, Texas (Sept. 13, 2025) — FC Dallas marked another historic night in its Texas Derby rivalry, defeating Austin FC 2-0 at Toyota Stadium in front of a sellout crowd. Petar Musa struck less than two minutes into his 50th MLS start, while Bernard Kamungo added insurance early in the second half. The victory extended Dallas’ dominance over Austin to 8-3-3 all-time and pushed the club’s home sellout streak to 32 consecutive matches.

Musa Delivers Milestone Moment

The spotlight was on Croatian forward Petar Musa from the opening whistle, and he wasted no time making his mark. Just 91 seconds into the contest, Musa finished a setup from Logan Farrington for his team-leading 15th goal of the season. The strike was the sixth-fastest goal in FC Dallas history and cemented Musa’s place as the club’s most prolific scorer across a two-year span, with 31 goals.

Musa has been red-hot of late, with eight goals in his last 10 appearances, giving Dallas an attacking edge in its push toward playoff contention. His clinical finish set the tone in a rivalry where quick momentum swings often decide outcomes.

Kamungo’s Rise at Wingback

FC Dallas doubled its lead shortly after halftime when Bernard Kamungo, thriving in his new wingback role, slipped in behind the Austin defense to meet a cross from Patrickson Delgado in the 49th minute. It marked Kamungo’s second goal of the season and was the product of his aggressive positioning, something head coach Eric Quill has pushed him to embrace.

“When I put Bernard at wingback, I knew he could be special,” Quill said postgame. “If he continues producing goals and defending like he has, he’s got the profile of a U.S. National Team player. He’s been outstanding, and tonight was a perfect example of his growth.”

Delgado’s assist was his fourth of the season, highlighting his steady impact in the midfield.

Jackson Anchors the Backline

Between the posts, Jacob Jackson continued his remarkable run. Coming off MLS Player of the Matchday honors for his 12-save debut, Jackson recorded his first clean sheet of the season and became part of just the second FC Dallas campaign in which three different goalkeepers have logged shutouts (joining the 2015 squad).

Jackson has now gone 161 consecutive minutes without conceding and even played a role in the attack, registering the club’s first goalkeeper assist since 2021. His distribution sparked the move that ultimately led to Kamungo’s goal.

“I just tried to give Patrickson the ball and let him create,” Jackson said. “We train those moments, and it worked out perfectly. The most important thing is we got the three points.”

Rivalry and Resilience

The win was more than just another Texas Derby triumph. It reinforced Dallas’ stranglehold at home against Austin, where the club now boasts a 6-0-1 record at Toyota Stadium. Overall, the victory brought Dallas’ season mark at home to 4-8-2, a sign of progress in a year where road resilience has often outshined performances in Frisco.

The sellout crowd of 11,004, despite ongoing stadium renovations, created an electric atmosphere. For the fans, it was another reminder of how much the rivalry has grown in intensity and significance since Austin’s MLS debut.

What It Means

The three points propel Dallas to 34 on the season (8-11-10), keeping playoff hopes alive as the season enters its final stretch. For Austin (11-10-8, 41 points), the defeat stalls momentum in a tightly contested Western Conference race.

Quill called the performance “the best of the season,” citing Dallas’ execution on both ends of the field. “From chance creation to defending crosses, we were sharp in every phase,” he said. “The commitment was there, and I couldn’t be prouder.”

For Kamungo, the shift to wingback has unlocked new possibilities, while Musa continues to etch his name in the record books. And with Jackson anchoring the defense, FC Dallas is showing the balance needed to make a late playoff push.

Dallas will look to carry the momentum forward when it continues its September slate, but for now, the victory over its in-state rival adds another memorable chapter to the growing Texas Derby saga.