Dallas vs Ciudad de Nueva York: Resumen

In a thrilling MLS encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats, New York City FC secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium on a warm Saturday evening in Frisco, Texas. The July 26, 2025 clash showcased offensive firepower from both sides with seven goals entertaining the sellout crowd of 11,004 spectators.

From the opening whistle, both teams displayed attacking intent that set the tone for what would become one of the most exciting matches of the 2025 MLS season. The visitors struck first through young sensation Jonathan Shore in the 11th minute, but "FC Dallas" responded with two quick goals from Petar Musa and Logan Farrington to take the lead by the 17th minute.

The match turned into a showcase for NYCFC's Alonso Martínez, whose clinical hat trick ultimately proved the difference between the sides. Despite a valiant effort from the home team, including a brace from promising youngster Farrington, defensive frailties cost "FC Dallas" valuable points in their playoff push.

This result has significant implications for both teams' positions in the Western and Eastern Conferences respectively. "New York City FC" strengthened their playoff positioning by improving to 11-8-5 (38 points), while "FC Dallas" dropped to 6-11-7 (25 points), leaving head coach Eric Quill with questions to answer about his team's defensive organization despite their impressive attacking display.

The match extended Toyota Stadium's sellout streak to 28 consecutive home matches, highlighting the growing popularity of the sport in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex despite the team's inconsistent form this season.

"We showed tremendous character today to come away with three points in such a difficult venue. Alonso was simply exceptional, but this was a complete team effort against a very dangerous Dallas attack. We need to tighten up defensively, but scoring four goals away from home in this league is no small achievement," reflected New York City FC coach Pascal Jansen.

"It's bitter to score three goals at home and come away with nothing. We're creating chances and looking dangerous going forward, but we need to find more balance. The defensive mistakes are costing us too many points," lamented FC Dallas head coach Eric Quill.

"Scoring my first professional brace feels great personally, but it's overshadowed by the result. We let our fans down today by not securing at least a point. We need to be more solid defensively while maintaining our attacking threat," said FC Dallas forward Logan Farrington.

"This is what our team is capable of on the road. We showed resilience after going behind and found ways to score at crucial moments. My three goals today are a product of fantastic team play and the confidence the coach has shown in me," stated hat-trick hero Alonso Martínez.

"Both teams showcased what makes MLS so entertaining – attacking football with plenty of goals. However, Dallas will be concerned about conceding four at home, while NYCFC continues to show they're genuine contenders despite some defensive issues of their own," analyzed former MLS defender Jimmy Conrad for ESPN's post-match coverage.

Possession: FC Dallas 54% - 46% New York City FC

Shots: FC Dallas 18 (9 on target) - 14 (7 on target) New York City FC

Corners: FC Dallas 7 - 4 New York City FC

Fouls: FC Dallas 11 - 14 New York City FC

Yellow Cards: FC Dallas 2 (Delgado 34', Abubakar 62') - New York City FC 3 (Perea 41', Gray 55', O'Neill 78')

Individual Statistics:

Petar Musa (FC Dallas): 1 goal, 3 shots on target, 2 key passes Logan Farrington (FC Dallas): 2 goals, 3 shots on target, 86% pass completion Ramiro (FC Dallas): 2 assists, 4 chances created, 91% pass completion

Alonso Martínez (NYCFC): 3 goals, 5 shots on target, 1 key pass Jonathan Shore (NYCFC): 1 goal, 2 shots on target, 1 assist Maxi Moralez (NYCFC): 2 assists, 5 chances created, 89% pass completion

Despite "FC Dallas" dominating possession and creating more chances overall, "New York City FC's" clinical finishing proved decisive. The visitors' 50% shot conversion rate compared to Dallas' 33% highlighted the difference in offensive efficiency. Defensively, both teams showed vulnerabilities, with neither goalkeeper making more than three saves despite the high shot count. The statistics reflect a match where attacking quality trumped defensive solidity on both sides.

11' GOAL (0-1) - Jonathan Shore opened the scoring for "New York City FC" with a composed finish after a swift counter-attack, becoming the youngest goalscorer in club history.

15' GOAL (1-1) - Petar Musa equalized for "FC Dallas" with his 12th goal of the season, continuing his hot streak with a powerful header from Ramiro's precise cross.

17' GOAL (2-1) - Logan Farrington completed the quick turnaround for the home side, finishing clinically after a defensive error from NYCFC's backline.

23' GOAL (2-2) - Alonso Martínez scored his first of the night for "New York City FC," capitalizing on a well-executed set-piece routine.

45'+8 GOAL (3-2) - In extended first-half stoppage time, Farrington scored his second, finishing off another Ramiro assist to restore Dallas' lead.

46' GOAL (3-3) - Straight from the second-half kickoff, Martínez equalized with a stunning strike from outside the box, catching the Dallas defense unprepared.

67' - Eric Quill made a tactical shift, introducing Christian Cappis for his "FC Dallas" debut, switching to a diamond midfield to regain control of the match.

78' - Pascal Jansen responded with defensive reinforcements, moving to a five-man backline to protect against Dallas' increasing pressure.

84' GOAL (3-4) - Alonso Martínez completed his hat-trick with a clinical finish following a rapid counter-attack, giving NYCFC the decisive lead.

90'+5 - "FC Dallas" had a final chance to equalize when Musa's header struck the crossbar in the dying seconds, ensuring NYCFC held on for all three points.

This high-scoring affair continues the trend of entertaining matches between "FC Dallas" and "New York City FC," with their MLS encounters averaging 3.7 goals per game over their last six meetings. The victory gives NYCFC a slight edge in the all-time series with five wins to Dallas' four, with three draws.

Historically, "FC Dallas" had dominated this fixture at Toyota Stadium, winning three of the previous four encounters in Frisco before tonight's defeat. However, NYCFC has now won back-to-back games against Dallas for the first time in club history, having also secured a 2-1 victory at Yankee Stadium earlier this season.

The individual battle between Alonso Martínez and the Dallas center-back pairing of Lalas Abubakar and Sebastien Ibeagha proved decisive. Martínez repeatedly exploited the space between Dallas' central defenders, with his movement off the ball creating confusion that led to all three of his goals. This continues a trend from previous meetings where NYCFC's mobile attackers have troubled Dallas' defensive organization.

Another key matchup was in midfield where Maxi Moralez's experience for NYCFC contrasted with the youthful energy of Dallas' Patrickson Delgado. Moralez's ability to find pockets of space resulted in two assists and five chances created, often bypassing Dallas' midfield press.

The introduction of Christian Cappis for his Dallas debut showed promise for future encounters between these teams, as his composure in possession helped the home side control the tempo for stretches of the second half, even as they ultimately fell short.

Following this seven-goal thriller, "New York City FC" improved to 11-8-5 (38 points), solidifying their position in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. They now sit fifth in the East, just seven points behind conference leaders "Columbus Crew" with a game in hand. Their road form has been particularly impressive this season, with this win marking their sixth away victory of the campaign.

"FC Dallas" dropped to 6-11-7 (25 points), leaving them in 11th place in the Western Conference, now six points adrift of the final playoff spot. This defeat extends their inconsistent home form despite the impressive sellout streak at Toyota Stadium. With 10 matches remaining in their regular season, coach Eric Quill's side faces an uphill battle to climb into playoff contention.

The result continues a concerning trend for Dallas, who have now conceded 14 goals in their last five matches, severely hampering their playoff aspirations despite showing significant offensive improvement. Their defensive record is now the third-worst in the Western Conference.

For NYCFC, this victory maintains their momentum as they push to secure home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. Their attacking prowess has been a highlight this season, with only the top three teams in the East scoring more goals than Jansen's side.