Frisco, September 21, 2025
News Summary
FC Dallas triumphed over the Colorado Rapids with a 3-1 win at Toyota Stadium, improving their standing to ninth in the Western Conference. Petar Musa’s first goal set the tone, followed by Christian Cappis’s and an own goal by a Rapids defender. Dallas is now one point closer to the playoffs, while Colorado remains in the race but fell to eighth place. The match highlighted a strengthened Dallas offense and crucial upcoming fixtures for both teams.
Frisco
FC Dallas defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-1 at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night. The victory improved FC Dallas’s record to 9-11-10, moving them to ninth place in the Western Conference with 37 points. FC Dallas is now one point ahead of Houston for the final playoff spot, while Houston has a match in hand. Colorado Rapids dropped to eighth place with an 11-14-6 record, totaling 39 points.
Game summary and key facts
Petar Musa opened the scoring for Dallas in the 14th minute, assisted by Logan Farrington and Shaq Moore. This was Musa’s 15th goal of the season, following a 16-goal rookie season last year. Logan Farrington achieved his fourth assist of the season, while Shaq Moore recorded his third.
Colorado equalized in the 21st minute with an unassisted goal by Calvin Harris, marking his career-best fifth goal of the season. Christian Cappis scored what would be the winning goal for Dallas in the 36th minute, his first career goal, assisted by Patrickson Delgado and Sebastien Ibeagha. An own goal by Rapids defender Andreas Maxsø in the 80th minute sealed the match’s final score.
Dallas goalkeeper Jacob Jackson made two saves in his second start for the club. Zack Steffen, Colorado’s goalkeeper, made four saves during the match.
Standings and playoff implications
The win moved Dallas closer to the playoff line with 37 points. Colorado remains ahead with 39 points but the gap narrowed to two points with three matches remaining in the regular season. Despite the loss, Colorado remains two points ahead of Dallas and is still in the playoff race with three matches remaining in the regular season. FC Dallas is one point ahead of Houston for the final playoff spot, though Houston has a match in hand.
Recent form and trends
FC Dallas’s offense has become particularly potent, with Musa scoring eight goals and two assists in the last eight games leading up to the match. Colorado is now 0-11-3 when conceding the first goal this season, continuing a troubling trend.
Upcoming fixtures
Dallas will next face the Portland Timbers, while the Rapids will host Minnesota United next Saturday.
Coaching and outlook
Head Coach Chris Armas emphasized the importance of maintaining the right mindset for the remaining matches in the playoff race, focusing on consistency across the final fixtures.
Match statistics (selected)
| Category | FC Dallas | Colorado Rapids |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3 | 1 |
| Goals (notable) | Petar Musa (14′), Christian Cappis (36′), Own goal (Andreas Maxsø, 80′) | Calvin Harris (21′) |
| Top scorers season totals | Musa: 15 goals | Harris: 5 goals |
| Assists (season) | Logan Farrington: 4, Shaq Moore: 3 | — |
| Goalkeeper saves | Jacob Jackson: 2 | Zack Steffen: 4 |
| Records | 9-11-10, 37 points (9th in West) | 11-14-6, 39 points (8th in West) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What was the final score and where was the match played?
- FC Dallas defeated the Colorado Rapids 3-1 at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night.
- How did the result affect FC Dallas’s record and standing?
- The victory improved FC Dallas’s record to 9-11-10, moving them to ninth place in the Western Conference with 37 points.
- How did the result affect Colorado Rapids’ record and standing?
- Colorado Rapids dropped to eighth place with an 11-14-6 record, totaling 39 points.
- Who scored the goals for FC Dallas and Colorado?
- Petar Musa opened the scoring for Dallas in the 14th minute, assisted by Logan Farrington and Shaq Moore. Colorado equalized in the 21st minute with an unassisted goal by Calvin Harris. Christian Cappis scored what would be the winning goal for Dallas in the 36th minute, his first career goal, assisted by Patrickson Delgado and Sebastien Ibeagha. An own goal by Rapids defender Andreas Maxsø in the 80th minute sealed the match’s final score.
- How did the goalkeepers perform?
- Dallas goalkeeper Jacob Jackson made two saves in his second start for the club. Zack Steffen, Colorado’s goalkeeper, made four saves during the match.
- What are the immediate next matches for both teams?
- Dallas will next face the Portland Timbers, while the Rapids will host Minnesota United next Saturday.
- What are notable season trends mentioned?
- FC Dallas’s offense has become particularly potent, with Musa scoring eight goals and two assists in the last eight games leading up to the match. Colorado is now 0-11-3 when conceding the first goal this season, continuing a troubling trend.
- What did the coach emphasize after the match?
- Head Coach Chris Armas emphasized the importance of maintaining the right mindset for the remaining matches in the playoff race.
Match highlights at a glance
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Final score | FC Dallas 3 — Colorado Rapids 1 |
| Key scorer (Dallas) | Petar Musa — 15th goal of the season |
| Notable assists | Logan Farrington (4th of season), Shaq Moore (3rd of season) |
| Goalkeeper saves | Jacob Jackson: 2 | Zack Steffen: 4 |
| Standings impact | Dallas: 9-11-10, 37 points (9th). Colorado: 11-14-6, 39 points (8th). |
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