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.
The Breakdown
Breaking down soccer games in a tactical style.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Breakdown: Real Salt Lake at FC Dallas – May 22, 2021
This games was in every way but the one that really matters a better game by FC Dallas.
The Breakdown: FC Dallas at Minnesota United – May 15, 2021
What a disjointed game this was. FCD was in a clog it up low-block and Minnesota United looked like a desperate team battling relegation
The Breakdown: Houston Dynamo FC at FC Dallas – May 8, 2021
I’m sure you’ve all heard that uniquely American expression that a tie is like “kissing your sister,” but in the case of a tie at home to your arch-rival, it feels more like a loss.
The Breakdown: Portland Timbers at FC Dallas – May 1, 2021
My goodness did FCD show up for this one. A big game in just the third game of the season with a dominate performance.
The Breakdown: FC Dallas at San Jose – Game Two 2021
Well, that certainly wasn’t very good. San Jose has long been a bogey team for FC Dallas and that continues in 2021.