FC Dallas, Real Salt Lake Draw 1-1 Amid Player Red Card

FC Dallas and Real Salt Lake played to a 1-1 draw in a Western Conference MLS match in Frisco, Texas, with Diego Luna scoring early for RSL and Anderson Julio equalizing for Dallas in the second half. Real Salt Lake played the final 22 minutes with 10 men after William Agada was sent off, but FC Dallas was unable to capitalize despite increased pressure and improved chance creation following a halftime tactical change. FC Dallas goalkeeper Maarten Paes made crucial saves late in the match to preserve the draw. Both teams have struggled with consistency, with Dallas having a poor home record this season and RSL failing to secure consecutive wins. FC Dallas coach Eric Quill emphasized the need to find a way to win at home, pointing to the return of key players to boost team depth. The draw continued a recent trend of close contests between these Western Conference rivals, with six draws in their last eight meetings in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.