Musa’s Double Lifts FC Dallas Past Earthquakes

Late Surge Secures Clean Sheet

The San Jose Earthquakes found themselves unable to contain FC Dallas in the final minutes of play on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Playing at home at Toyota Stadium, the visitors were shut out by a determined Dallas side that capitalized on late opportunities to secure a decisive 3-0 win.

Goals Define the Outcome

For much of the contest, the score remained deadlocked, but the dynamic shifted sharply in the closing stages. The breakthrough came in the 82nd minute when Petar Musa found the back of the net for FC Dallas, breaking the tie and giving the home side a crucial advantage.

That lead was doubled just six minutes later, with Musa striking again in the 88th minute to effectively seal the result.

The final tally was confirmed in stoppage time. In the 90+4 minute mark, Santiago Moreno added the third goal for FC Dallas, capping off a dominant finish that left San Jose with no response. The Earthquakes were unable to muster any significant threat during these critical moments, ending their night with a scoreless performance.

Statistical Overview

While the final result reflected a one-sided affair in terms of goals, individual performances provided some notable data points. Petar Musa was the standout offensive player for the winning side, recording three total shots on goal, two of which resulted in scores. For San Jose, Beau Leroux led the attacking effort with one total shot, though it failed to trouble the Dallas defense.

On the defensive end, Angus Gunn made three saves for the Earthquakes in an attempt to keep the deficit manageable. FC Dallas goalkeeper Daniel contributed one save to support the clean sheet. The match concluded without any other statistical highlights beyond these key contributions.

Season Implications

With this result, FC Dallas improved their record to 15-9-7 for the season. The loss drops San Jose Earthquakes to a record of 13-9-9. Both teams remain in the standings as they continue their respective campaigns, with this match serving as another chapter in their ongoing competition.

Sources

ESPN