Match Report (W6) - D.C. United 0 - 4 F.C. Dallas
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Washington, D.C. — D.C. United returned to Audi Field looking to build on a two-game unbeaten run, but instead suffered a humbling 4–0 defeat against FC Dallas in front of 19,215 home fans.
Dallas dominated early on, proving to be the efficient side across both halves. The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when a midfield turnover allowed Dallas to capitalize, Ramiro threaded a pass behind the D.C. backline, and Farrington calmly finished past goalkeeper Sean Johnson to make it 1–0.
The visitors doubled their advantage just before halftime, as Patrickson Delgado delivered a well-placed free kick in stoppage time that left Johnson with no chance, sending D.C. into the break down 2–0.
D.C. United showed brief signs of life early in the second half, sparked by the introduction of Aaron Herrera and Munteanu, but the momentum shift was short-lived.
Dallas continued to control the match and extended their lead in the 79th minute when Urhoghide finished off a precise delivery from Valiente.
The thrashing was completed in stoppage time as Peter Musa, emerging as a Golden Boot contender, tapped a rebound after a saved shot to make it 4–0 and cap off a dominant performance for Dallas.
Head coach René Weiler did not hold back in his postmatch assessment.
“Difficult to find the right words, some players quit in the last 15–20 minutes. We went back to old times. Unbelievable. F.C. Dallas was very efficient. We were unlucky with the free kick to end the half,” Weiler said.
Midfielder Brandon Servania echoed similar frustrations, pointing to deeper concerns within the team’s mentality.
“We lost intensity and fight in certain moments. It was kind of the culture from last year that we wanted to kill and end, and did not want to bring back this year. It was lingering around in this game and we want to cut that out. Hopefully we don’t see it again for the rest of the year.”
Historically, D.C. United now falls to 17-24-8 all-time against FC Dallas in regular season play, though they still hold a 10-8-5 record at home in the matchup.
D.C. United will look to respond next weekend on the road against the New England Revolution at Gillette Stadium, while FC Dallas returns home to face St. Louis City SC at Toyota Stadium.
Three Points
Home Struggles Continue: D.C. United dropped to 1-2-0 at home this season in their return to Audi Field, their first match there since February 21.
Herrera’s Season Debut: Defender Aaron Herrera made his first appearance of the 2026 campaign, coming on in the 61st minute and contributing one chance created along with a yellow card.
Golden Boot Race Update: With his goal, Peter Musa moves into a tie for first place in the MLS Golden Boot race with seven goals, alongside Sam Surridge.
Starting XI
D.C. United (4-4-2):
Johnson; Bartlett (C), Hefti, Kurokawa, Nealis (Herrera 61’); Peltola, Servania (Stroud 82’), Peglow; Baribo (Murrell 75’), Pirani (Clark 83’), Hopkins (Munteanu 62’)
FC Dallas (4-4-2):
Collodi; Urhoghide, Moore, Ibeagha, Norris (Valiente 72’); Ramiro (C) (Sarver 86’), Ferreira (Binyamin 86’), Delgado (Cappis 68’); Musa, Farrington (Moreno 86’), Kamungo
Scoring Summary
FC Dallas:
Farrington (17’)
Delgado (45+1’)
Urhoghide (79’)
Musa (90+1’)
D.C. United: None
Misconduct Summary
D.C. United:
Bartlett (yellow) 45’
Herrera (yellow) 84’
FC Dallas:
Norris (yellow) 68’
