Kaick and Moreno Seal Comeback as FC Dallas Defeats Minnesota 2-1

Result Summary

FC Dallas secured a hard-fought road victory against Minnesota United FC, ending with a final score of 2-1. The visiting squad overturned a first-half deficit to claim all three points at Allianz Field in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Goal Timeline

The match remained scoreless until the second half when FC Dallas broke the deadlock. Kaick found the back of the net in the 62nd minute, giving the visitors a 1-0 advantage. However, the home side responded quickly. Kelvin Yeboah equalized for Minnesota United FC in the 73rd minute, leveling the contest at 1-1 and setting up a tense finish to the evening.

The decisive moment arrived late in the game. Santiago Moreno restored FC Dallas's lead in the 84th minute. His goal proved to be the winner, as neither team could find another strike in the remaining minutes. The final tally stood at two goals for FC Dallas and one for Minnesota United FC.

Key Performances

Both sides saw players generate attacking opportunities, though only FC Dallas converted their chances into goals effectively. Kaick was a significant threat for the visitors, registering 3 total shots on the day. On the other end of the pitch, Marcus Caldeira led Minnesota United FC in shot attempts with 3 efforts.

Goalkeeping duties were shared between the two sides, with both keepers making key stops to keep their teams in contention. Jonathan Sirois, playing for FC Dallas, recorded 1 save. For Minnesota United FC, goalkeeper Drake Callender made 3 saves to stay in the match despite conceding two goals.

Season Standing Implications

With this result, FC Dallas improved their record to 11-7-6. The loss drops Minnesota United FC’s standing to 7-8-9 on the season. These updates reflect the regular-season standings following Thursday's contest.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761793