Full Breakdown
FC Dallas Defeats Chivas 1-0 in Leagues Cup Group Match
8/9/2026, 11:47:12 AM
Match Overview
On August 8, 2026, FC Dallas hosted Chivas de Guadalajara at PayPal Park in San Jose, California. The First Phase match ended 1-0 for Dallas, with Logan Farrington scoring in the 73rd minute. Referee Josué Ugalde Aguilar officiated.
Pre-Match Context
Dallas entered with 27 points, sixth in the MLS Western Conference; Chivas had four points, 12th in Liga MX. Both sought their first tournament win. Historically, Dallas is 2-4 in Leagues Cup play, while Chivas is 2-5 and has never advanced past the group stage.
Starting Lineups and Tactical Adjustments
Eric Quill’s Dallas lined up 4-4-2: ST Petar Musa, ST Samuel Sarver; LM Kamungo, CM Kaick Da Silva, CM Ramiro Moschen, RM Joaquín Valiente; LB Nolan Norris, LCB Shaquell Moore, RCB Sebastien Ibeagha, RB Herman Johansson; GK Jonathan Sirois.
Chivas started 4-3-3: GK Raúl Rangel; RB Armando González, CB Diego Campillo, CB Luis Romo, LB Richard Ledezma; CM Miguel Gómez, CM Omar Govea, CM Roberto Alvarado; LW Kevin Castañeda, CF Ángel Sepúlveda, RW Bryan González.
Dallas returned Sam Sarver and Ramiro Moschen to the lineup; Shaquell Moore replaced Osaze Urhoghide. Chivas added Luis Rey, Kevin Castañeda and Jordan Carrillo, and welcomed back Alvarado. Injuries: Dallas (Daniel, Josh Torquato, Anderson Julio); Chivas (Santiago Sandoval).
Key Moments and Player Performances
Chivas held 56 % possession and 18 shots (xG 1.83) but failed to score. Early in the second half, Sirois made a “brilliant reaction save.” The breakthrough came in the 73rd minute when Santiago Moreno assisted Farrington, who finished past the Chivas keeper. Dallas kept a disciplined defense thereafter.
Statistical Snapshot
- Petar Musa leads MLS with 13 goals and 10.42 xG.
- Shaquell Moore covered 180.35 km this season.
- Sebastien Ibeagha recorded the 29th-fastest speed in MLS at 35.42 kph.
Implications for the Group Stage
Dallas’s win adds three points, boosting its advancement chances. Chivas must win their final group match to stay alive.
Upcoming Fixtures
Chivas travel to Seattle to face the Sounders on Wednesday night. FC Dallas’ next group game is against Toluca in Mexico.
