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The Breakdown

Breaking down soccer games in a tactical style.

Dániel Sallói celebrates his goal against FC Dallas, May 31, 2023. (Courtesy Sporting KC)
Categories FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, The Breakdown

The Breakdown – FC Dallas at Sporting KC May 2023

The game was a loss but FC Dallas didn’t play all that badly considering the injuries and personnel issues plaguing the squad.

June 2, 2023June 2, 2023
SOCCER: MAY 13 MLS - Austin FC vs FC Dallas
Categories FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, The Breakdown

The Breakdown – FC Dallas at Austin FC

Any road win is good but a road win down in Austin is particularly good. Dallas jumps back to 4th on 18 points (5-3-3).

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023
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Categories FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, The Breakdown

The Breakdown – FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers

FC Dallas hosted Portland Timbers this weekend and came away with a 1-1 draw. Not a loss but also not the result anyone wanted coming in.

April 3, 2023April 3, 2023
Paul Arriola takes on LAFC, Match 25, 2023. (Courtesy FC Dallas)
Categories FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, The Breakdown

The Breakdown – FC Dallas at LAFC

FC Dallas took on the defending champs on Saturday in the MLS night capper and, despite a rally, didn’t get any points.

March 27, 2023April 3, 2023
Maarten Paes is named FCD's Man of the Match vs Sporting KC, March 18, 2023. (Courtesy FC Dallas)
Categories FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, The Breakdown

The Breakdown – FC Dallas vs Sporting Kansas City

FC Dallas rallied to beat Sporting KC 2-1 this weekend. A win is a win but there are a few concerns.

March 20, 2023April 3, 2023
Sebastien Ibeagha celebrates his goal with FCD Captain Paul Arriola. (Courtesy FC Dallas)
Categories FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, The Breakdown

The Breakdown – FC Dallas at Vancouver Whitecaps

On the road in MLS, on turf, against a team that wants to mid-low block and counter, I’ll take the tie. I don’t love it. But it’s not a terrible road start.

March 13, 2023April 3, 2023
FC Dallas v LA Galaxy 3-4-23 583 Arriola
Categories FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, The Breakdown

The Breakdown – FC Dallas vs Galaxy

FC Dallas rebounded in Game 2 of the 2023 season with a 3-1 win over the LA Galaxy. The overall performance was much improved compared to the Minnesota game.

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023
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Categories FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, The Breakdown

The Breakdown – FC Dallas vs Loons

It’s that time again. Yes, for season 26 of our coverage of FC Dallas, I’m bringing back The Breakdown.

February 27, 2023February 27, 2023
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Categories FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, The Breakdown

The Breakdown: FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps, July 4, 2021

The new grind-it-out formation and tactics allowed to get a win against the best team in the East but it was a different story against the last-place team in the West.

July 5, 2021April 3, 2023
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Categories FC Dallas, Major League Soccer, The Breakdown

The Breakdown: FC Dallas at Colorado Rapids, May 29

Make no mistake, the scoreline says this loss to the Rapids was a tail kicking and, in the end, the scoreline is all that matters. Seriously, score goals. Everything else is just fluff.

May 31, 2021April 3, 2023

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