STWF SPORTS | FRISCO, TX | NOVEMBER 7, 2026 – FC Dallas closed its regular season in dramatic fashion Saturday night, scoring three unanswered goals in the second half to defeat the Colorado Rapids 3-1 at Toyota Stadium.
The victory secured the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and home-field advantage in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.
Dallas finishes the regular season with a 16-8-10 record and 58 points, while Colorado concludes its campaign at 12-15-7 with 43 points.
Midfielder Joaquín Valiente delivered the equalizer in the 75th minute before Kaick and Santiago Moreno completed the comeback with late goals.
FC Dallas Dominates First Half but Falls Behind
Despite controlling much of the opening 45 minutes, Dallas struggled to convert its opportunities into goals.
Head coach Eric Quill’s squad applied sustained attacking pressure, creating opportunities while limiting Colorado’s ability to establish possession in dangerous areas.
However, neither team found the breakthrough before halftime.
Colorado capitalized shortly after the restart when Max Whittaker scored in the 47th minute, assisted by Georgi Minoungou and Paxten Aaronson.
The goal temporarily shifted momentum toward the Rapids, who appeared positioned to spoil Dallas’ regular-season finale.
Instead, the setback sparked an impressive response from the home side.
Valiente Ignites Second-Half Comeback
With Dallas searching for an equalizer, Valiente delivered a crucial finish in the 75th minute.
His third goal of the season brought the match level at 1-1 and energized the Toyota Stadium crowd.
Valiente finishes the regular season with 16 goal contributions, including three goals and 13 assists, while leading the club with 49 key passes.
The equalizer also reflected Dallas’ persistence after creating numerous scoring opportunities throughout the contest.
Quill praised his team’s resilience, emphasizing its ability to remain composed after conceding despite controlling much of the match.
Kaick and Moreno Complete Dramatic Victory
Dallas continued attacking after Valiente’s equalizer, eventually finding the go-ahead goal in the 88th minute.
Kaick provided the decisive finish, scoring his fifth goal of the campaign to give FC Dallas a 2-1 advantage.
The midfielder’s performance highlighted his growing influence within the squad as he finished the evening with multiple goal contributions.
Moreno then delivered the final blow in second-half stoppage time.
The Colombian midfielder scored in the 92nd minute, assisted by Logan Farrington and Petar Musa, extending Dallas’ lead to 3-1.
Moreno concludes the regular season with five goals and four assists, giving him nine goal contributions.
Dallas Overwhelms Colorado Statistically
FC Dallas’ attacking dominance was reflected throughout the match statistics.
| Match Statistics | FC Dallas | Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 54.2% | 45.8% |
| Shots | 27 | 6 |
| Shots on Target | 10 | 1 |
| Corner Kicks | 6 | 4 |
| Expected Goals | 5.0 | 0.6 |
Dallas generated 27 shots and placed 10 on target, consistently challenging Colorado’s defensive structure.
The Rapids managed just six attempts, including one shot on goal.
A sellout crowd of 10,925 witnessed the victory, extending Dallas’ regular-season sellout streak to 51 consecutive matches.
Historic Season Under Eric Quill
The victory capped an impressive second season under Quill.
Dallas established a franchise single-season record with 62 goals and recorded seven road victories for the first time in the post-shootout era.
The club’s 58 points represent the third-highest regular-season total in franchise history.
Quill credited his players’ consistency, work ethic and commitment to competing through adversity.
The accomplishments also secured qualification for the 2027 Leagues Cup, extending Dallas’ participation in the international competition.
FC Dallas Prepares for Portland Playoff Series
With the regular season complete, Dallas turns its attention to the Portland Timbers in the Western Conference Round One Best-of-3 Series.
FC Dallas will host Game 1 at Toyota Stadium, with dates and kickoff times to be announced.
The upcoming international break provides Quill and his coaching staff additional preparation time.
STWF Sports Final Takeaway: Dallas enters the postseason with confidence, attacking momentum and home-field advantage.
Saturday’s comeback demonstrated the resilience that has defined the team’s successful campaign.
With a franchise-record 62 goals and the Western Conference’s No. 2 seed secured, FC Dallas has positioned itself as a serious postseason contender.
The regular season is complete. Now, Dallas turns its attention toward the MLS Cup.
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