FRISCO - That match vs. the New York Red Bulls is something everyone associated with FC Dallas (8-2-5) wants to forget. Here’s the thing — that’s something you can’t do. It’s important the club learn from its mistakes and make sure that match was simply an aberration and not the start of disturbing trend.
With Dallas’ disappointing 3-0 loss to the New York Red Bulls, the team experienced some movement in various MLS power rankings. Taking that into account, FCD still sits in second place in MLS’ Western Conference with 29 points.
Up next? Another road match. FC Dallas visit Minnesota United FC (5-9-1) who sits in ninth place in the West with 16 points.
You can watch Friday’s match on TXA21 at 7PM CT or listen at FCDallas.com/Radio in English or 1270AM in Spanish.
Here’s where both FC Dallas and Minnesota United FC landed in the latest MLS power rankings roundup.
MLS Soccer
1. Sporting Kansas City (+2)
2. Atlanta United FC (-1)
3. New York Red Bulls (no change)
4. New York City FC (+2)
5. Portland Timbers (+2)
8. FC Dallas (-3) - Well, Dallas lost their second game of the season, but more concerning was the flat performance against the Red Bulls, even though they played up a man for an hour. A potential salve is the next game, Friday in Minnesota.
20. Minnesota United FC - The Loons are 1-4-1 in their last six league games and are seven points adrift of the final playoff spot at present. We know in this league a few wins makes a big difference, but Minnesota just aren't figuring things out most of the time.
ESPNFC
1. Atlanta United (no change)
2. Sporting Kansas City (no change)
3. New York Red Bulls (no change)
4. New York City FC (+2)
5. FC Dallas (no change) - Oscar Pareja's side looked out of sorts in New Jersey, where it suffered just its second loss of the year. Kellyn Acosta's first-half removal was shocking and might have long-term ramifications.
21. Minnesota United FC (-2) - The Loons lost a wild 3-2 result in Colorado, shipping three goals in the second half to the typically goal-shy Rapids. Miguel Ibarra's dismiss for a ridiculous swipe at Danny Wilson proved disastrous for Minnesota.
MLS Multiplex
1. Sporting Kansas City (no change)
2. New York Red Bulls (+3)
3. New York City FC (no change)
4. Portland Timbers (+2)
5. Atlanta United (+1)
6. FC Dallas (-4) - FC Dallas played with an extra man for over an hour. Usually the team a man down must foul to buy time. FC Dallas, though, committed twice as many fouls as the Red Bulls. Acosta looked ready to mutiny as he was subbed off after only 30 minutes. FC Dallas had 11 shots from inside the box, while being forced to take seven from outside of the penalty area.
19. Minnesota United FC (-1) – The Loons went from deserving three points to resigned settling for one to totally wrought after giving up a late goal in the 97th minute. Minnesota United’s season has gone much the same way. At first, fans were excited about a smoother second season. Then they were resigned to cheering for further development know the playoffs were unlikely. Now the Loons are risking setting all of the wrong type of goals-allowed records.