> ## 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 23: FC Dallas picks up important points at home - URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/big-d-weekly-september-23-fc-dallas-mls-updates-scores-toyota-stadium-renovation/ - Published: 2024-09-23T11:59:08.000Z - Updated: 2024-10-14T14:31:02.000Z - Description: While the loss in Utah wasn’t great, the win at home was better from Peter Luccin’s club. - Author: Drew Epperley - Tags: Big D Weekly Newsletter Yeah, Saturday night was much-needed. FC Dallas pulled out a big win at home over LAFC to keep their playoff chances…at least not fully dead. We’re not quite at life support like I thought we would be going into the match after losing on Wednesday in Utah against Real Salt Lake. Sure, FCD got the benefit of LAFC not starting all of their main guys. But you play the eleven that the other team plays, right? Still, that win over LAFC felt like something we should have been seeing all season long from this group. You could sense that from interim manager Peter Luccin after the game, too. I’ll dive into the LAFC win (and possibly some of the RSL loss) later today. But let’s first get into some things you may have missed from this past week. There was a ton from the Toyota Stadium renovation announcement to the playoff race heating up. --- ### 🔥 More items from the blog [Big D SoccerServing up all the FC Dallas news, opinions and coverage all day long.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/icon/Big_D_Soccer_minimal-2-174.svg)Big D Soccer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/1J1A9206-1-174.jpg)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-lafc-highlights-stats-quote-sheet-september-2024/) [Big D SoccerServing up all the FC Dallas news, opinions and coverage all day long.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/icon/Big_D_Soccer_minimal-2-175.svg)Big D Soccer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/1J1A9206-1-175.jpg)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-lafc-game-breakdown-jesus-ferreira-alan-velasco/) [Big D SoccerServing up all the FC Dallas news, opinions and coverage all day long.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/icon/Big_D_Soccer_minimal-2-176.svg)Big D Soccer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/1J1A9206-1-176.jpg)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/toyota-stadium-renovations-good-bad-2024/) [Big D SoccerServing up all the FC Dallas news, opinions and coverage all day long.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/icon/Big_D_Soccer_minimal-2-177.svg)Big D Soccer![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/1J1A9206-1-177.jpg)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/frisco-city-council-approves-toyota-stadium-renovations/) --- ### Other FCD-related recaps/updates from the week Here are some other posts from the last few days that are worth a read: - Must Win: FC Dallas dominates LAFC 3-1 ([Afterburn Soccer](https://www.afterburn.soccer/p/must-win-fc-dallas-dominates-lafc?ref=bigdsoccer.com)) - FC Dallas cruises to 3-1 win over LAFC ([Dallas Morning News](https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/fc-dallas/2024/09/21/petar-musa-rookies-patrickson-delgado-and-logan-farrington-lead-fc-dallas-past-lafc/?ref=bigdsoccer.com)) - Dan Hunt sees towers surrounding Toyota Stadium ([Business Journal](https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2024/09/19/dan-hunt-toyota-stadium-upgrades-frisco-deal.html?ref=bigdsoccer.com)) - Nolan Norris on his journey to professional soccer ([Hustle and Pro](https://hustleandpro.com/podcast/fc-dallas-midfielder-nolan-norris-and-his-journey-as-a-homegrown-since-age-12/?ref=bigdsoccer.com)) - FC Dallas Beats LAFC, 3-1 ([D210SPORTS](https://www.d210.tv/2024/09/22/fc-dallas-beats-lafc-3-1/?ref=bigdsoccer.com)) - FC Dallas Silences Critics with a Blowout Over LAFC ([MLS Multiplex](https://mlsmultiplex.com/posts/fc-dallas-silences-critics-with-a-blowout-over-lafc-01j8c5zjtkb3?ref=bigdsoccer.com)) - Frisco City Council OKs incentives for Toyota Stadium upgrades ([Dallas Business Journal](https://shared.outlook.inky.com/link?domain=www.bizjournals.com&t=h.eJxlkM1uwjAQhF8F5cCpjp0fbIJkFSrOfYVosRcITewo3hClVd-9MbSnHmdm99POfiXj0Ca7VXIl6sOO82ma0lPzefPj4KANqfEdt9C2ELjDKfBc5CUXFc8UJz97AhYIbDN27GzYc5A1zqCj5o6BQd8P%5Fo42vVLXvo7U1WEhG9SB1lF1GHc1uocy0PXQXJx-e39q72gh6eNhDQ401sdDvUQ3XUglpVDVOqCzFgh1vIuJimUqeVklH7HS2fwejn3jyA%5F7P-NRqjpl1Wlb5WW-2WxLgWAlWpS5UoUshBFLw1wqUW6lSuUDihF6Q-fmPXk3n2Huh4iKmY3ZP5fia7PvH670dJQ.MEUCIDYDwrCZWMuWsfKHzyQDhDke-YLl7Ve5AbwBSiBAovmuAiEA0%5FOYpGNbHRhLM1dSEmH7ab03Jw%5FFq9gy9ii0NkGx4n0&ref=bigdsoccer.com)) - APPROVED: Frisco City Council OKs $182M public-private partnership for FC Dallas stadium ([Front Row Soccer](https://www.frontrowsoccer.com/2024/09/18/approved-frisco-city-council-oks-182m-public-private-partnership-for-fc-dallas-stadium/?ref=bigdsoccer.com#google%5Fvignette)) - Redevelopment seeks to reestablish Toyota Stadium in MLS pecking order ([The Stadium Business](https://www.thestadiumbusiness.com/2024/09/18/redevelopment-seeks-to-reestablish-toyota-stadium-in-mls-pecking-order/?ref=bigdsoccer.com)) [Subscribe now](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/subscribe) --- ### 📋 From Around MLS **Playoff race continues to tighten up** After a fairly full midweek slate of games, the league had a lot going on this past weekend. Lionel Messi and Miami played in a baseball stadium. Yes, let that sink in a bit. [NYCFC came from behind to draw](https://www.hudsonriverblue.com/james-sands-snatches-late-point-for-nycfc-in-tie-with-inter-miami/?ref=bigdsoccer.com) in that one. Charlotte FC beat up on New England, while [Revs players were trying to fight one another](https://www.theblazingmusket.com/p/carles-gil-and-xavier-arreaga-get?ref=bigdsoccer.com). The while result of the night may have been between Columbus and Orlando, as the Crew held off the Lions in [a seven-goal thriller](https://massive-report.com/2024/09/22/crew-tactical-review-columbus-slays-the-lions-in-a-seven-goal-thriller-mls-2024/?ref=bigdsoccer.com). Nashville pulled off a nice draw against FC Cincinnati, thanks to [two goals from Sam Surridge](https://broadwaysportsmedia.com/recap-nsh-2-2-cin-2024/?ref=bigdsoccer.com). Out west, [Houston topped Austin](https://verdeallday.substack.com/p/post-match-recap-atxvhou-092124). Reggie Cannon [scored his first goal with Colorado](https://burgundywave.com/2024/09/21/colorado-rapids-secure-2024-playoff-berth/?ref=bigdsoccer.com) to help down Toronto. RSL and Portland [had a wild 3-3 draw](https://stumptownfooty.substack.com/p/portland-timbers-at-real-salt-lake). The Galaxy continue to roll, as they [defeated Vancouver](https://thethirdsub.ca/2024/09/21/post-match-frustration-in-los-angeles/?ref=bigdsoccer.com). And St. Louis [finally found their first road win](https://talkinsoccer.substack.com/p/st-louis-city-sc-finally-have-their) of the year, in San Jose. **More clubs clinch spots in playoffs** Both Rocky Mountain Cup teams clinched playoff spots over the weekend. Colorado [snagged their’s in a win](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/colorado-rapids-hungry-for-more-after-clinching-playoff-spot?ref=bigdsoccer.com) at home, while [RSL got theirs in a draw](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/real-salt-lake-clinch-audi-2024-mls-cup-playoffs-spot?ref=bigdsoccer.com). **Elimination stations picks up** Sporting KC had to deal with a long weather delay but couldn’t help FCD out as Minnesota’s win [helped eliminate them](https://kcsoccerjournal.com/skc-is-eliminated-from-the-playoffs-by-minnesota/09/22/2024/?ref=bigdsoccer.com). At least they have the US Open Cup final to play for this week. SKC [joins San Jose](https://www.sjearthquakes.com/news/match-recap-quakes-1-st-louis-city-sc-2?ref=bigdsoccer.com) as the other teams eliminated from playoff contention so far. **Each club’s DP situation** Curious about where each team stands with their DPs going into the upcoming offseason? The fine folks at [Backheeled has you covered](https://www.backheeled.com/mls-roster-rules-teams-designated-player-dp-u22-initiative-transfer-offseason/?ref=bigdsoccer.com). ### 🔢 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-2fcf9f6814-a760-4d93-bd9f-923a92ccc12f_531x1208-png.jpg) Minnesota getting another win certainly hurt FCD’s chances. --- Help us keep our coffee and beer mugs flowing by subscribing to us today!