FC Dallas clinched a playoff spot in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs thanks to a 2-1 win over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Highlights:
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Lineups:
FC Dallas: Michael Collodi, Bernard Kamungo (Nolan Norris 80'), Lalas Abubakar (Josh Torquato 65'), Osaze Urhoghide, Sebastien Ibeagha, Shaq Moore; Kaick (Paxton Pomykal 80'), Chris Cappis, Patrickson Delgado (Pedrinho 33’); Anderson Julio, Sam Sarver (Diego Garcia 80')
Subs not used: Maarten Paes, Pedrinho, Sebastian Lletget, Enis Sali, Alvaro Augusto
Vancouver Whitecaps: Yohei Takaoka, Tate Johnson (Ryan Gauld 82'), Belal Halbouni, Mathias Laborda, Edier Ocampo (Jeevan Badwal 46'); Andres Cubas, Sebastian Berhalter; Ali Ahmed (Kenji Cabrera 82'), Thomas Muller, Emmanuel Sabbi (Rayan Elloumi 73'); Daniel Rios (Ralph Priso-Mbongue 12’)
Subs not used: Isaac Boehmer, Giuseppe Bovalina, Joedrick Pupe, Jayden Nelson
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Scoring Summary
FCD: Urhoghide (Delgado) - 18’
VAN: Muller (penalty) - 28’
FCD: Kaick (Sarver) - 47'
Misconduct Summary
VAN: Ocampo - 2’
VAN: Laborda (ejection) - 11’
FCD: Abubakar - 27’
FCD: Julio - 45+1’
FCD: Kamungo - 71'
FCD: Urhoghide - 89'
Stats
Quote Sheet
Head coach Eric Quill
On the match tonight…
“We had belief in ourselves. We knew what was at stake. We knew we were playing arguably the best team in the league, and it was going to take a huge performance and mentality to do what we did. Obviously, the red card affects the game, and I'm pretty impressed with who Vancouver was with 10 guys. As honest as you could ever ask, and they still have a lot of quality to themselves. But our guys when we gave up the goal for them to go 1-1, I think the crowd got into it, and we were on our back heel a little bit, even up a man. In the second half, I was proud of our return to being up a man, and our mentality to find the second goal right away. And then the fight at the end of the game, when they're knocking on the door and our guys are giving everything of themselves, slide tackling, aerial presence and fighting to just secure the win. I was just proud of that warrior effort that they gave.”
On what it means to make the playoffs…
“We have fans back home that pay to come see us play, and they watch us with everything that they have, and we want to represent our fans and the city of Dallas. We want to fight and be a club that they're proud of. And I think that if they're watching over the last three months and what we've become, they should be really proud of the efforts and the steps we've made to be where we are, and we deserve to be where we are. I'm grateful, I'm happy and these guys deserve all the credit, because their mentality and their efforts is what why we're here. So I'm just a fan of what we're doing right now.”
Goalkeeper Michael Collodi
On clinching a spot in the playoffs…
“It’s a team effort, from front to back. Everyone just worked their tail off, and credit to Vancouver because they are a good side. It took the starting 11 and the guys that came off the bench as well. I am super proud of this team and we will see them (Vancouver) again in the playoffs.”
On the ups and downs of the season…
“It’s been a really long season full of ups and downs. There were player changes, new coaches and staff changes as well. We found a way to get it done and that is something we players take pride in. We find ways to win games, find a way to get into the playoffs and avoid the wildcard game, plus make a run in the playoffs.”
Defender Shaq Moore
On making the playoffs…
“It’s a big moment for us. We had a lot of ups and downs this season with a new group of players and coaches. Hats off to the team and coaches for coming together at the right time after having a year like the way we did. To culminate like this is great for the team. We are looking forward to the playoffs, and we will be ready to take on Vancouver again in the playoffs.”
On the mentality heading into playoffs…
“It feels good. We take what we get. If we had a loss, tie or win, we would've just played our game and played wherever we had to in the playoffs. Luckily we came away with the win and we will take that too. Any opponent we were to face in the playoffs is going to be difficult. We are not writing off Vancouver, we know they are a good team and they will make adjustments for the playoffs and so will we next time we play each other."
