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Kaick and Moreno Strike Late as FC Dallas Secures 2-1 Road Win at Minnesota

FC Dallas overcame an early deficit with second-half goals from Kaick and Santiago Moreno to defeat host Minnesota United FC 2-1 on Thursday.

Emmett Hollis

September 10, 20261 min read

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September 10, 2026

Late Goals Decide Result in Saint Paul

FC Dallas secured a crucial away victory against Minnesota United FC, prevailing 2-1 in a match defined by late offensive production. The visiting side overcame an initial disadvantage to claim all three points at Allianz Field on Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Second-Half Surge Changes the Game

Minnesota United FC started as the home team but found itself trailing after the break. FC Dallas broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute when Kaick found the back of the net. The visitors held onto their slender lead until the 73rd minute, when Kelvin Yeboah equalized for the hosts, shifting momentum temporarily.

However, FC Dallas responded decisively in the final stages of regulation. Santiago Moreno scored the go-ahead goal in the 84th minute, a strike that proved to be the difference-maker. The result marked the third and final goal of the contest, confirming a 2-1 victory for the visitors.

Statistical Highlights and Performance

Both sides saw key players step up in critical roles. Kaick was instrumental for FC Dallas, not only with his goal but also by leading the team with three total shots on target. For Minnesota United FC, Marcus Caldeira was the primary offensive threat, also registering three total shots.

Goalkeeping duties were shared, with Jonathan Sirois making one save for FC Dallas and Drake Callender recording three saves for Minnesota United FC. While Callender worked harder to keep his team in the game, the defensive lapses allowed two late goals that sealed the outcome.

Season Records Update

The win improves FC Dallas’s standing, moving their record to 11-7-6. The defeat drops Minnesota United FC to a 7-8-9 record. This result stands as a regular-season contest with no additional playoff implications stated in the official summary.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761793

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Emmett Hollis

Emmett Hollis covers Howe high school sports and athletics across the area.

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