FC Dallas Defeats Austin FC 2-0 Extends Playoff Bid

FC Dallas secured a 2-0 victory over Austin FC at Toyota Stadium, propelled by early and decisive goals from Petar Musa and Bernard Kamungo. Musa scored just 90 seconds into the match, marking his 15th goal of the season and setting a club record for goals in a two-season span, while Kamungo added the second goal early in the second half. Goalkeeper Jacob Jackson made his home debut with a clean sheet, stepping up due to injuries and suspension of the team's first- and second-choice goalkeepers. This win snapped FC Dallas's winless streak since August 9 and improved their standing in the Western Conference, bringing them within a point of a playoff spot. Austin FC's two-game winning streak was halted, leaving them sixth in the conference with five games remaining. The match highlighted FC Dallas's strong home performance and effective counterattacks, with Jackson also contributing an assist in the buildup to Kamungo's goal.