Major League Soccer· Season 2025
Match Summary
FC Dallas defeated Sporting Kansas City 4:2. The match was played in Major League Soccer 2025. Goals were scored by S. Suleymanov 8′, P. Musa 11′, L. Acosta 59′ (pen.), B. Kamungo 69′, L. Acosta 82′, S. Munoz 90′. 10 yellow cards were shown, 1 red card. Sporting Kansas City had 52% possession while FC Dallas held 48%. Sporting Kansas City had 11 shots (5 on target) compared to 10 (6 on target) for FC Dallas. Expected goals: Sporting Kansas City 0.90 — FC Dallas 4.02. Sporting Kansas City made 5 substitutions, FC Dallas made 5.
Match Events
Key match events between Sporting Kansas City and FC Dallas — 6 goals and 11 cards recorded during the match.
assist: D. Joveljic
Penalty
assist: M. Garcia
Match Statistics
Sporting Kansas City had 52% possession against FC Dallas's 48%. Sporting Kansas City registered 11 shots (5 on target) while FC Dallas managed 10 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 6–3. Fouls committed: 17–14.
Lineups
Sporting Kansas City lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under Kerry Zavagnin, while FC Dallas deployed a 4-4-2 under Eric Quill.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for Sporting Kansas City is 6.69, compared to 6.77 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. Sporting Kansas City's highest-rated starter is M. Garcia (7.00), while FC Dallas's best-rated player is P. Musa (7.40).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of Sporting Kansas City have contributed 9 goals and 6 assists this season, led by D. Joveljic (6G). FC Dallas's starters account for 14 goals and 4 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
Sporting Kansas City deploy 4 defenders rated 6.74 on average, against FC Dallas's 3-man backline averaging 6.68. 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
Sporting Kansas City field 5 midfielders averaging 6.70, versus FC Dallas's 5 rated 6.54. 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
Sporting Kansas City start 1 forward(s) averaging 6.91, 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 Sporting Kansas City and 75% 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
Sporting Kansas City's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 6 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 Sporting Kansas City's starting XI is 24.1 (youngest: J. Bartlett (20), oldest: M. Garcia (27)), while FC Dallas average 26.7 (youngest: Alvaro Augusto (20), 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
Sporting Kansas City's starters average 12 league appearances each, versus 10 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: Kerry Zavagnin
Substitutes
Coach: Eric Quill
Rivalry since 2012
Sporting Kansas City vs FC Dallas Head to Head Results· 31
Sporting Kansas City and FC Dallas have met 31 times — Sporting Kansas City won 12, FC Dallas won 13, with 6 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. FC Dallas leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 31 meetings. A combined 103 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.32 per match (54 for the home side, 49 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 21 matches (68%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 22 games (71%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 6–2 in 2015.
Recent Meetings
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Sporting Kansas City have recorded 2 wins, 1 draw and 3 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