FC Dallas Strikes Twice from the Spot to Defeat Rapids

FC Dallas secured a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids in Commerce City, Colorado. Logan Farrington opened the scoring for Dallas in the 12th minute with a penalty kick, converting after being fouled in the box. Colorado quickly responded just one minute later, with Paxten Aaronson finding the back of the net to equalize the score.

Santiago Moreno extended Dallas's lead just before halftime, converting a second penalty kick in the 45th minute. The Rapids played the final minutes with ten men after Wayne Frederick received a red card in the 87th minute, though they still created late chances. FC Dallas has won four of its last five matches heading into the World Cup break.