Match Overview
In a gripping showdown on Saturday night, Son Heung-Min found the back of the net for the first time in his LAFC career, helping the team secure a 1-1 stalemate against FC Dallas. Just six minutes into the match, Heung-Min opened the scoring unassisted, granting LAFC an early advantage. However, the lead was short-lived as Dallas equalized in the 13th minute; Logan Farrington netted his fifth goal of the season, receiving his third assist from teammate Patrickson Delgado.
Goalkeeper Performances
The match featured impressive performances from both goalkeepers. Michael Collodi, starting just his fifth game at age 24, made four saves for Dallas. He has stepped in for the injured Maarten Paes and has allowed four goals during his tenure. For LAFC, veteran Hugo Lloris recorded one save in the match.
Historical Context
Historically, LAFC has dominated the series against Dallas, now holding a 7-4-3 advantage, even though they have struggled with a 1-4-2 record when playing in Frisco. This draw means LAFC’s record moves to 11 wins, 6 losses, and 8 draws this season, while Dallas stands at 7 wins, 11 losses, and 9 draws.
Season Performance
LAFC has had a mixed performance this season, showing resilience by only losing two out of their last 18 games, with those losses being narrow 1-0 defeats at home to Portland and Vancouver. The team’s road performance remains below average, with a 3-3-6 record, their only victory away in this series being a close 3-2 win on October 20, 2021.
Dallas has had its own challenges this season, posting a home record of 3-8-3, but has recently seen improvement with a 2-1-2 record in their last five matches.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, LAFC is set to host San Diego FC on August 31, while Dallas will face St. Louis City on September 6.
