Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake drew 1:1. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by D. Luna 24′, A. A. Julio Santos 53′. 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. FC Dallas had 50% possession while Real Salt Lake held 50%. FC Dallas had 8 shots (2 on target) compared to 7 (3 on target) for Real Salt Lake. Expected goals: FC Dallas 1.22 — Real Salt Lake 0.36. FC Dallas made 3 substitutions, Real Salt Lake made 4.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake — 2 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.
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Match Statistics
FC Dallas had 50% possession against Real Salt Lake's 50%. FC Dallas registered 8 shots (2 on target) while Real Salt Lake managed 7 (3 on target). Corner kicks: 2–3. Fouls committed: 18–16.
Lineups
FC Dallas lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under Eric Quill, while Real Salt Lake deployed a 4-2-3-1 under Pablo Andrés Mastroeni.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for FC Dallas is 6.53, compared to 7.06 for Real Salt Lake. 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. FC Dallas's highest-rated starter is O. Urhoghide (6.98), while Real Salt Lake's best-rated player is D. Luna (7.43).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of FC Dallas have contributed 3 goals and 4 assists this season, led by O. Urhoghide (1G). Real Salt Lake's starters account for 10 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by Z. Gozo (6G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
FC Dallas deploy 4 defenders rated 6.44 on average, against Real Salt Lake's 4-man backline averaging 6.85. 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
FC Dallas field 3 midfielders averaging 6.86, versus Real Salt Lake's 5 rated 7.41. 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
FC Dallas start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.56, compared to 1 for Real Salt Lake averaging —. 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 82% for FC Dallas and 83% for Real Salt Lake. 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
FC Dallas's starters have collected 12 yellow cards this season, compared to 13 for Real Salt Lake. 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 FC Dallas's starting XI is 25.9 (youngest: N. Norris (20), oldest: S. Ibeagha (33)), while Real Salt Lake average 26.3 (youngest: Z. Gozo (18), oldest: Rafael Cabral (35)). 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
FC Dallas's starters average 9 league appearances each, versus 11 for Real Salt Lake. 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: Eric Quill
Substitutes
Coach: Pablo Andrés Mastroeni
Rivalry since 2012
FC Dallas vs Real Salt Lake Head to Head Results· 33
FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake have met 33 times — FC Dallas won 15, Real Salt Lake won 8, with 10 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. FC Dallas leads the head-to-head with 15 victories from 33 meetings. A combined 90 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.73 per match (53 for the home side, 37 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (55%). 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, FC Dallas have recorded 4 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats. Real Salt Lake show 3 wins, 1 draw 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