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Moreno Strike Seals Late FC Dallas Victory at Minnesota United

Santiago Moreno's 84th-minute goal gave FC Dallas a 2-1 win over Minnesota United FC on Thursday. Kaick opened the scoring, but Yeboah briefly equalized before the visitors closed out the contest at Allianz Field.

Tessa Esparza

September 10, 20262 min read

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Santiago Moreno provided the decisive moment in the 84th minute, slotting home the winning goal to secure a 2-1 victory for FC Dallas over Minnesota United FC. The result shifted the momentum in favor of the visitors, who had trailed briefly before closing out the contest at Allianz Field in Saint Paul.

The match concluded on Thursday, September 10, 2026, with the scoreboard reflecting the final tally of two goals for FC Dallas and one for the home side.

Scoring Sequence

The game remained scoreless for the first hour before Kaick broke the deadlock for FC Dallas in the 62nd minute. Minnesota United FC responded quickly to level the match, as Kelvin Yeboah found the back of the net in the 73rd minute. However, the hosts were unable to hold the lead.

In the 84th minute, Santiago Moreno struck again for FC Dallas, putting the visitors ahead for good. There were exactly three goals recorded in the match, with no further scoring occurring after Moreno's effort.

Statistical Highlights

Despite the loss, Minnesota United FC showed flashes of offensive intent. Marcus Caldeira registered three total shots for the home team, while goalkeeper Drake Callender made three saves. On the visiting side, Kaick also recorded three total shots, matching the output of his teammate.

Jonathan Sirois, the goalkeeper for FC Dallas, made one save during the match. These statistical lines reflect the key contributions from the players listed in the official performance data.

Final Standings

Following the final whistle, the updated records stand as follows. Minnesota United FC now holds a season record of 7 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses. FC Dallas improves their standing to 11 wins, 7 draws, and 6 losses.

The match served as a significant adjustment for both clubs' current trajectories in the regular season schedule, with the visiting team taking the points from the Allianz Field venue.

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Tessa Esparza

Tessa Esparza covers Little Elm high school and area college sports.

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