Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
FC Dallas defeated Real Salt Lake 1:0. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by L. Acosta 45′. 9 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Real Salt Lake had 44% possession while FC Dallas held 56%. Real Salt Lake had 11 shots (2 on target) compared to 15 (6 on target) for FC Dallas. Expected goals: Real Salt Lake 0.89 — FC Dallas 2.19. Real Salt Lake made 4 substitutions, FC Dallas made 3. VAR was involved: Card upgrade (Ariath Piol 21′).
Match Events
Key match events between Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas — 1 goal and 10 cards recorded during the match.
Match Statistics
Real Salt Lake had 44% possession against FC Dallas's 56%. Real Salt Lake registered 11 shots (2 on target) while FC Dallas managed 15 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 4–6. Fouls committed: 16–15.
Lineups
Real Salt Lake lined up in a 4-4-2 formation under Pablo Andrés Mastroeni, while FC Dallas deployed a 4-3-1-2 under Eric Quill.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Real Salt Lake is 6.81, compared to 6.89 for FC Dallas. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Real Salt Lake's highest-rated starter is Rafael Cabral (7.20), while FC Dallas's best-rated player is P. Musa (7.40).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Real Salt Lake have contributed 1 goals and 2 assists this season, led by A. Piol (1G). FC Dallas's starters account for 15 goals and 6 assists, spearheaded by P. Musa (12G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
Real Salt Lake deploy 4 defenders rated 6.80 on average, against FC Dallas's 4-man backline averaging 6.78. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
Real Salt Lake field 5 midfielders averaging 6.48, versus FC Dallas's 4 rated 6.81. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
Real Salt Lake start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.80, compared to 2 for FC Dallas averaging 7.40. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 80% for Real Salt Lake and 78% for FC Dallas. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
Real Salt Lake's starters have collected 3 yellow cards this season, compared to 14 for FC Dallas. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of Real Salt Lake's starting XI is 27.7 (youngest: A. Piol (21), oldest: Rafael Cabral (35)), while FC Dallas average 27.4 (youngest: P. Delgado (22), oldest: S. Ibeagha (33)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
Real Salt Lake's starters average 9 league appearances each, versus 13 for FC Dallas. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni
Substitutes
Coach: Eric Quill
Rivalry since 2012
Real Salt Lake vs FC Dallas Head to Head Results· 33
Real Salt Lake and FC Dallas have met 33 times — Real Salt Lake won 8, FC Dallas won 14, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. FC Dallas leads the head-to-head with 14 victories from 33 meetings. A combined 91 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.76 per match (38 for the home side, 53 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 16 games (48%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC Dallas are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–2 in 2017.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Real Salt Lake have recorded 3 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats. FC Dallas show 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses from their last 6 outings.
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
API data: 11 May 2026