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Alvarado Strike Seals Narrow San Diego FC Victory Over FC Dallas

Alejandro Alvarado's 50th-minute goal proved to be the difference as San Diego FC edged past FC Dallas 1-0 at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday.

Emmett Hollis

July 27, 20261 min read

MLSFinal
FC Dallas0
San Diego FC1

July 26, 2026

Match Summary

San Diego FC secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over FC Dallas on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium. The result leaves the home side with a 5-5-7 record, while FC Dallas falls to 7-5-5 on the season.

Deciding Moment

The contest remained deadlocked until the second half, when Alejandro Alvarado broke the tie in the 50th minute. His strike provided the sole score of the game, proving to be the decisive factor in a tightly contested match. No other goals were recorded by either side throughout the ninety minutes.

Key Performances

San Diego FC’s Anders Dreyer was the most active attacker for the home team, registering seven total shots. FC Dallas saw Petar Musa lead their offensive efforts with two total shots. In the goal, FC Dallas goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois made four saves to keep the scoreline close. San Diego FC’s CJ dos Santos recorded one save for his team.

Season Context

The win improves San Diego FC’s standing in the conference table, bringing their record to five wins, five draws, and seven losses. FC Dallas, now at seven wins, five draws, and five losses, continues to navigate a competitive schedule. The result underscores the fine margins in MLS play, where a single goal often determines the outcome.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761691

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Emmett Hollis

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

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