> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Big D Weekly - September 2: FC Dallas’ playoff chances take big it - URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/big-d-weekly-september-2-fc-dallas-mls-scores-recaps/ - Published: 2024-09-02T12:10:53.000Z - Updated: 2024-10-14T14:50:31.000Z - Description: FC Dallas gave up the lead twice in a bad loss at home to Colorado. - Author: Drew Epperley - Tags: Big D Weekly Newsletter Well, the playoff chances for FC Dallas got a little bit slimmer on Saturday night with their loss to the Colorado Rapids. With seven games left in the season and more games away than at home, every point is crucial right now. But the more significant aspect that we’ll explore later today is the defense’s poor performance since the return from the Leagues Cup. They’ve conceded six goals in just two games, which is unacceptable if you’re aiming for a playoff spot. Before we get into that, let’s catch up on some key points you might have missed over the past week or so in our Monday Newsletter. --- If you like what you see here, why not sign up for our newsletter? 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FC Cincinnati is still keeping pace with Miami though after a [blowout win over Montreal](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/luca-orellano-grabs-spotlight-in-big-cincinnati-win-that-was-the-moment?ref=bigdsoccer.com). Columbus is also keeping pace as well with another [strong win over NYCFC](https://massive-report.com/2024/08/31/cardiac-crew-collects-a-4-2-victory-against-nycfc/?ref=bigdsoccer.com). Orlando added to Nashville’s rough season [with a blowout win](https://themaneland.com/2024/08/31/orlando-city-vs-nashville-sc-final-score-3-0-as-facundo-torres-brace-leads-lions/?ref=bigdsoccer.com). After stumbling in the midweek, Philadelphia [got back on track with a win](https://philadelphiasoccernow.com/2024/09/01/early-goals-blake-and-woodwork-lead-union-back-to-win-column/?ref=bigdsoccer.com) over the Red Bulls. Out West, Portland rode [some fancy tifo](https://stumptownfooty.substack.com/p/match-recap-and-reaction-portland-658) over [rivals Seattle](https://www.sounderatheart.com/2024/09/sounders-at-timbers-recap-pain-returns-in-portland/?ref=bigdsoccer.com). Vancouver gave Dallas some help in the playoff race by [beating Austin on the road](https://verdeallday.substack.com/p/post-match-recap-atxvvan-083124). RSL [got back on track](https://www.theblazingmusket.com/p/revolution-make-mistakes-during-pivotal?ref=bigdsoccer.com) with a win over New England. And somehow Houston went on the road and [kind of dominated LAFC](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/houston-dynamo-fc-new-stars-shine-bright-in-win-at-lafc?ref=bigdsoccer.com). Need a full weekend breakdown? Matt Doyle always has does a good job at [discussing all of the games](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/timbers-meet-the-moment-dynamo-send-a-message-more-from-matchday-30?ref=bigdsoccer.com). **Leagues Cup remains a tough sell for fans** Last year, the Leagues Cup was kind of fun. There were plenty of good stories and fun games, including that wild 4-4 match between FC Dallas and Inter Miami. But this year? Yeah, it was a [tough scene during the entire tournament](https://www.backheeled.com/analysis-how-lafc-sporting-kansas-city-semifinal-us-open-cup-final/?ref=bigdsoccer.com). Attendance was down. Games were fairly ‘meh’. **What it is like to be a MLS technical director during transfer season** I talked briefly to FCD’s technical director Andre Zanotta before the club returned to the field after the Leagues Cup. You could tell he was a bit gassed from taking tons of calls from South American clubs during the summer. He joked a couple of times that sometimes he just turns his phone on silent to get some sleep. [This piece](https://www.backheeled.com/mls-sporting-director-transfer-deadline-day-real-salt-lake-andres-gomez/?ref=bigdsoccer.com) from Backheeled dives deep into what that life is like around the league. ### 🔢 Weekend Scoreboard ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2024/10/https-3a-2f-2fsubstack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com-2fpublic-2fimages-2f724920f2-00b3-401a-9a34-79b49c5bb97f_694x1358-png.jpg) The standings keep getting tighter. --- Big D Soccer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.