Musa's Late Strike Seals 4-3 Thriller for FC Dallas

A Seven-Goal Shootout

Seven goals defined the chaotic encounter between FC Dallas and Sporting Kansas City at Toyota Stadium on Sunday, September 6, 2026. The home side ultimately claimed a 4-3 victory in a match that saw the lead change hands multiple times. The result improves FC Dallas' record to 10-7-6, while Sporting Kansas City falls to 4-3-16 on the season.

Early Lead and Comeback

Sporting Kansas City struck first, with Taylor Calheira scoring in the fourth minute to put the visitors ahead. Stephen Afrifa extended the lead for the visitors in the 19th minute, giving them a 2-0 advantage. However, FC Dallas responded quickly to begin their comeback.

Logan Farrington pulled one back for the home side in the 27th minute, followed by a goal from Petar Musa in the 30th minute to level the score at 2-2. Kaick then gave FC Dallas a 3-2 lead just before halftime, with the goal coming in the 45th minute.

Late Drama

The second half brought further volatility. Taylor Calheira found the back of the net again in the 78th minute, restoring Sporting Kansas City's lead at 3-3. The match appeared headed toward a draw until the final moments of regulation.

In the 90th minute, plus seven minutes of stoppage time, Petar Musa scored the decisive goal for FC Dallas. This late strike secured the 4-3 win for the home team, capping off a dramatic finish to the contest.

Key Performers

Petar Musa was the standout individual for FC Dallas, registering four total shots on target and finding the net twice. Jonathan Sirois was instrumental in goal, making seven saves to keep the deficit manageable. For Sporting Kansas City, Taylor Calheira led the attacking effort with six total shots, while Stefan Cleveland made five saves for the visiting goalkeeper.

The high number of goals reflects the open nature of the match, with both defenses struggling to contain the offensive pressure throughout the ninety minutes.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761779