2010 FC Dallas season

The 2010 FC Dallas season was the fifteenth season of the team's existence.

FC Dallas
2010 season
OwnerClark Hunt
Head coachSchellas Hyndman
Major League Soccer4th
MLS CupRunners-Up
U.S. Open CupDid not qualify
Texas DerbyChampions
Pioneer CupChampions
Highest home attendance21,193 vs. Inter Milan
(August 6, 2010) (Exhibition)
15,993 vs. Kansas City Wizards (July 3, 2010)
Lowest home attendance8,016 vs. Houston
(March 27, 2010)
Average home league attendance10,617

Dallas' season was highlighted by qualifying for the first MLS Cup Championship Game in franchise history, where they ultimately came up short, losing to the Colorado Rapids in overtime, from an own goal by George John who inadvertently deflected a ball into his own net. In spite of the MLS Cup shortcomings, Dallas earned a preliminary spot in the 2011–12 edition of the CONCACAF Champions League, for next year.

During the regular season, the club set a team record for longest home unbeaten streak, with six matches. Additionally, during this unbeaten streak from May to October, Dallas set an MLS record for longest road unbeaten streak (11 matches) and overall unbeaten streak (15) before eventually losing to Real Salt Lake towards the end of the season. The unbeaten streak, gave Dallas their best regular season record since 2007. David Ferreira of Dallas was crowned the league's Most Valuable Player.

Outside of MLS, the club a short-lived spell in the U.S. Open Cup play-in proper. In an April 28 qualification match against D.C. United, the club, fielded primarily by reserves, lost 4–2.

Review

March

Dallas began their fifteenth Major League Soccer regular season with a 1–1 draw in a home match against the Houston Dynamo on March 27, 2009.[1]

August

FC Dallas hosted a friendly against the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League Champions Inter Milan on August 5, 2010.[2]

September

The month of September saw Dallas obtain several landmark records for their club and for the MLS. As of September 21, 2010, those records are:

Longest Active Home Winning Streak – 6 Games – Club Record – ending with their tie at home to New York Red Bulls

Longest Road Unbeaten Streak – 11 Games – MLS & Club Record

Longest Active Unbeaten Streak – 15 Games – MLS & Club Record

In September, a heated match with New York Red Bulls on September 16 produced well-publicized controversy. New York Red Bulls forward & designated player, Thierry Henry injured FC Dallas goalie Kevin Hartman in celebration of the Red Bulls' first goal of the evening by Mehdi Ballouchy in the 48+ minute of the match.. Henry kicked the ball after the play had ended. FC Dallas goalkeeper Kevin Hartman was on the other side of the ball and suffered a knee injury as a result. The Disciplinary Committee determined Henry's action to be unsporting and issued a $2,000 fine.

As a result of Henry's actions, FC Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman spoke out against the referees decision; saying it showed a "lack of courage". Further controversy was ignited following the MLS Disciplinary Committee's decision to fine Henry with no suspension preceding New York Red Bull's next match against star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy. FC Dallas player Brek Shea, however, was fined $1000, red-carded and suspended for an additional game during the same match.

October

On October 2, the club qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2007. They qualified following a 2–1 victory at Gillette Stadium against the New England.

The regular season ended on a rough patch for the Toros, as they would have to travel for away games against Los Angeles Galaxy and Real Salt Lake; at the time the first-place and second-place clubs in the league, respectively. The two game-trip ended in a pair of back-to-back losses for Dallas on October 17 and 23, and ultimately ended their chance for winning the Supporters' Shield.

Amid controversy surrounding the playoff's format,[3] Dallas was the third seed Western Conference bracket, drawn against the second-place West club and MLS Cup defending champions, Real Salt Lake.

The Conference Semifinals served as a two-leg, home and away aggregate series with no away goals rule enforced. Dallas hosted Salt Lake on October 30. Despite an early goal from Fabian Espindola in the fifth-minute, the Toros would rally with a pair of goals from Jeff Cunningham and Eric Avila, giving not only them victory, but a lead in the a series.

November

The first leg of the quarterfinals was played at FC Dallas' home ground Pizza Hut Park on October 30, in the northern Dallas suburb of Frisco. Early in the match, Salt Lake striker Fabián Espíndola bagged a fifth-minute goal to give the visitors a critical away goal and a 1–0 lead in the match and on aggregate. The team rebounded from the setback thanks to a 44th-minute equalizer from Jeff Cunningham. Shortly into the second half, things looked more promising for Dallas when a dangerous sliding tackle in the 49th minute from Salt Lake's midfielder Javier Morales resulted in an immediate red-card ejection from the match, resulting in the Royals having to play a man down. Kittian international, Atiba Harris was ejected in the 88th minute, causing a 10 vs. 10 match for the final two minutes before injury time. While things were looking to stay on parity for the first leg, a last-minute goal from Dallas' Eric Avila gave the Toros a needed 2–1 victory over RSL.[4]

Our midfield has been tremendous this year. We're getting the best out of Daniel Hernandez. He's not just the anchor back in the middle third, but he's also the captain of the team as well, a bit of an inspirational player and also my right hand on the field.

—Schellas Hyndman, FC Dallas head coach[5]

Dallas traveled out to Salt Lake City to take on the Royals for the second leg on November 6. Although Dallas had a 2–1 aggregate lead, they were playing in Rio Tinto Stadium, considered by many to be one of the most intimidating soccer atmospheres in the United States, where Salt Lake hadn't lost a match since May 2009. The match drew a near-capacity crowd of roughly 19,500 spectators. In the 17th minute of the match, a goal from Dallas midfielder and American international Dax McCarty gave the Toros a 3–1 lead on aggregate and a 1–0 lead for the match. For a majority of the match, deep into the second half, Dallas held this lead. A late equalizer from Robbie Findley leveled the game at 1–1, but it was too little, too late for RSL as the Dallas eliminated the defending champions, 3–1 on aggregate.[6]

November 6's victory over Salt Lake propelled Dallas into the Western Conference finals against the MLS Cup runners-up from last year, Los Angeles Galaxy. Heralding international superstars such as David Beckham and Landon Donovan, the Galaxy were coming off a run in the regular season, capturing the MLS Supporters' Shield with a 17–7–8 record. The Galaxy had defeated Seattle Sounders in their quarterfinal series to qualify for the championship.[7] Since the Galaxy were the top seed in the Western Conference bracket, while Dallas was the third, Los Angeles hosted the final.[8]

In front of a sold-out capacity crowd of 27,000 at the Galaxy's home ground The Home Depot Center, Dallas dismantled the Galaxy with goals from David Ferreira, George John and Marvin Chávez. The 3–0 victory for Dallas avenged their 2–0 loss at the Home Depot Center, and they handed the Galaxy their worst loss at home since a 4–1 defeat to the Puerto Rico Islanders in a Champions League play-in proper. The victory gave Dallas a spot in their first ever MLS Cup final.[9][10]

The MLS Cup final was held on Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. The match between the Colorado Rapids and the FC Dallas Bulls kicked off at 8:30 pm EST. The final began slowly with the first goal not coming until the 35th minute. A strike from FC Dallas midfielder David Ferriera gave the Bulls a 1–0 advantage. The equalizer came from Colorado Rapids forward Conor Casey in the 56th minute. The game-winning goal came by way of a deflected shot from Colorado Rapids forward Macoumba Kandji. Kandji's shot deflected off the leg of FC Dallas defender George John and trickled into the net past keeper, Kevin Hartman. Rapids head coach Gary Smith commented following the victory, "Honestly, I don't mind how they come. If they're winners, it doesn't matter. The overriding thought is they must be under some pressure to make that mistake."[11]

Transfers
See also: List of Major League Soccer transfers 2010

In
Date Player Previous Club Fee Ref
January 14, 2010 Zach LoydUnattachedDrafted[12]
January 14, 2010 Andrew Wiedeman NorCal Lamorinda UnitedDrafted[12]
January 14, 2010 Jason Yeisley Reading RageDrafted[12]
March 8, 2010 Kevin Hartman Kansas CityTrade[13]
May 13, 2010 Milton Rodríguez Real CartagenaUndisclosed[14]

Out
Date Player Destination Club Fee Ref
November 16, 2009 Daniel TorresReleased[15]
February 2, 2010 Blake Wagner Vancouver WhitecapsFree[16]
March 1, 2010 Pablo Ricchetti Westham AzzurriFree[17]
March 5, 2010 Dave van den BerghReleased[18]
April 2, 2010 Steve Purdy Portland TimbersFree[19]
July 30, 2010 Anthony Wallace Colorado RapidsTrade[20]
August 31, 2010 André Rocha PanetolikosReleased[21]

In
Player From Start End Ref
Álvaro Sánchez San CarlosAugust 1, 2009March 15, 2010
Marvin Chávez MarathónAugust 18, 2009November 30, 2010[22]
Jackson São PauloAugust 13, 2010December 31, 2010[23]

Major League Soccer
See also: 2010 Major League Soccer season

Standings

Conference

Western Conference
Pos Club Pts GP W L T GF GA GD
1 Los Angeles Galaxy 59 30 18 7 5 44 26  +18
2 Real Salt Lake 56 30 15 4 11 45 20  +25
3 FC Dallas 50 30 12 4 14 42 28  +14
4 Seattle Sounders FC 48 30 14 10 6 39 35  +4
5 Colorado Rapids 46 30 12 8 10 44 32  +12
6 San Jose Earthquakes 46 30 13 10 7 34 33  +1
7 Houston Dynamo 33 30 9 15 6 40 49  −9
8 Chivas USA 28 30 8 18 4 31 45  −14
2010 MLS Cup Playoffs

Overall

Pos Team Pld W L D GF GA GD Pts
1 LA Galaxy (SS, W1) 30 18 7 5 44 26 +18 59 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League Group Stage 2
2 Real Salt Lake 30 15 4 11 45 20 +25 56 2011 North American SuperLiga 3
3 New York Red Bulls (E1) 30 15 9 6 38 29 +9 51
4 FC Dallas 30 12 4 14 42 28 +14 50 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round 2
5 Columbus Crew 30 14 8 8 40 34 +6 50 2011 North American SuperLiga 3
6 Seattle Sounders FC 30 14 10 6 39 35 +4 48 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League Preliminary Round 2
7 Colorado Rapids 30 12 8 10 44 32 +12 46 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League Group Stage 2
8 San Jose Earthquakes 30 13 10 7 34 33 +1 46 2011 North American SuperLiga 3
9 Kansas City Wizards 30 11 13 6 36 35 +1 39
10 Chicago Fire 30 9 12 9 37 38 −1 36
11 Toronto FC 30 9 13 8 33 41 −8 35 2011–12 CONCACAF Champions League Group Stage 2
12 Houston Dynamo 30 9 15 6 40 49 −9 33
13 New England Revolution 30 9 16 5 32 50 −18 32
14 Philadelphia Union 30 8 15 7 35 49 −14 31
15 Chivas USA 30 8 18 4 31 45 −14 28
16 D.C. United 30 6 20 4 21 47 −26 22
Source:

(SS) = Supporters Shield winner; (E1) = Eastern Conference champion; (W1) = Western Conference champion

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldPtsWLTGFGAGDWLTGFGAGDWLTGFGAGD
30 50 12 4 14 42 28  +14 8 1 6 25 13  +12 4 3 8 17 15  +2

Last updated: March 30, 2011
Source: Major League Soccer
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
GroundHHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAHHAA
ResultTTLTTWWTLTWWWTWTTWWWTWTTTWWTLL
Position8121412141178101096665444444444433334
Updated to match(es) played on October 30, 2010. Source: MLS Results and League table
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie

Regular season

  Win   Tie   Loss

March 27, 2010 1 Texas Derby Houston Dynamo 1–1 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas USA
Chabala  36'
Boswell  57'		 [24] McCarty  32'
Harris  38'
Harris  45'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,016
Referee: Alex Prus
April 10, 2010 2 Pioneer Cup Columbus Crew 2–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas USA
Moffat  52'
Carroll  55'
Schelotto  82' (pen.)
O'Rourke  98+'		 (report) Cunningham  29' (pen.)
Pearce  61'
Avila  98+'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,422
Referee: Jason Anno
April 17, 2010 3 FC Dallas 1–2 New York Red Bulls Harrison, New Jersey, USA
19:30 EDT  10' McCarty
 24' Harris		 (Report) Ángel  56'  90' (pen.) Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 13,667
Referee: Alex Prus
April 22, 2010 4 Seattle Sounders 2–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas USA
17:00 PDT Marshall  21'
Zakuani  37'
Montero  44'  55'		 Report John  7'
Cunningham  27' (pen.)
Cunningham  94+' (pen.)		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,512
Referee: Terry Vaughn
May 1, 2010 5 FC Dallas 1–1 New England Revolution Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA
19:30 EDT Benitez  25'
John  42'
Sala  42'
McCarty  62'
Harris  66'  78'		 (report) Sinovic  14'
Schilawski  41'
Dube  56'
Niouky  65'  72'
Nyassi  77'
Perovic  92+'
Burpo  95+'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 10,057
Referee: Jeff Gontarek
May 5, 2010 6 Texas Derby FC Dallas 1–0 Houston Dynamo Houston, Texas, USA
21:00 EDT Hernández  45'
Benítez  73'
Ihemelu  78'		 Report Hainault  50' Stadium: Robertson Stadium
Attendance: 13,231
Referee: Jorge González
May 8, 2010 7 D.C. United 0–1 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
Morsink  43' Report Hernández  39'
Cunningham  68'
Ihemelu  75'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,323
Referee: Landis Wiley
May 15, 2010 8 FC Dallas 1–1 Philadelphia Union Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Shea  13'
Pearce  83'		 Report Torres  62'
Mwanga  93'		 Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Attendance: 25,038
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
May 20, 2010 9 Los Angeles Galaxy 1–0 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
Magee  17'
Magee  31'
Stephens  35'		 Report Ihemelu  28'
Shea  48'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,947
Referee: Abiodun Okulaja
May 27, 2010 10 Brimstone Cup FC Dallas 1–1 Chicago Fire Bridgeview, Illinois, USA
Ferreira  6'
Harris  84'		 Report McBride  40'
Conde  62'		 Stadium: Toyota Park
Attendance: 12,522
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
June 5, 2010 11 San Jose Earthquakes 0–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
Hernandez  70' Report Shea  58', 60'
John  68'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 14,331
Referee: Jasen Anno
June 26, 2010 12 FC Dallas 2–1 Chivas USA Carson, California, USA
Jazic  45' (o.g.)
Ferreira  61'
Guarda  71'		 Report Lahoud  1'
Romero  59'		 Stadium: Home Depot Center
Attendance: 14,173
Referee: Abbey Okulaja
July 3, 2010 13 Kansas City Wizards 0–1 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
Rocastle  60'
Espinoza  63'		 Report Ferreira  58' Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 15,993
Referee: Ramón Hernández
July 11, 2010 14 FC Dallas 1–1 Seattle Sounders Seattle, USA
Ferreira  34'  87'
Hernández  49'
Shea  56'
McCarty  76'
Pearce  84'		 [25] Montero  17'
González  50'
Montaño  56'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,091
Referee: Kevin Stott
July 17, 2010 15 Real Salt Lake 0–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
Johnson  42' [26] Ihemulu  40'
Ferreira  68'
Shea  69'
Harris  77'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 11,170
July 24, 2010 16 FC Dallas 1–1 Toronto FC Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hernández  21'
Rodríguez  77'
Benítez  96+'		 (report) De Rosario  17'
Sanyang  23'
Cann  39'
Santos  61'		 Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 19,743
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
July 31, 2010 17 FC Dallas 1–1 Colorado Rapids Commerce City, Colorado USA
Baudet  22' (o.g.)
Chávez  77'		 [27] Ballouchy  26' Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Attendance: 10,596
Referee: Alex Prus
August 8, 2010 18 Philadelphia Union 1–3 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
Moreno  9'
Knighton  22'		 Ferreira  24'
Cunningham  75'  81'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,732
Referee: Jair Marrufo
August 14, 2010 19 FC Dallas 3–1 D.C. United Washington, D.C., USA
Rodríguez  23'
Ferreira  24'
Alexander  49'
Cunningham  90+2'		 Burch  69'
Benitez  80' (o.g.)		 Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 12474
Referee: Abiodun Okulaja
August 21, 2010 20 Chivas USA 0–1 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
Padilla  79'
Nagamura  89'		 [28] Harris  34'
Shea  71'
Hernández  79'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,309
Referee: Paul Ward
August 28, 2010 21 Pioneer Cup FC Dallas 0–0 Columbus Crew Columbus, Ohio, USA
4:00 pm ET Loyd  40'
Hernández  77'
Harris  85'		 Report Moffat  28'
Barros Schelotto  77'		 Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Referee: Andrew Chapin
September 4, 2010 22 Toronto FC 0–1 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
7:30 pm CT LaBrocca  46+'
Šarić  15'  89'		 Report Cunningham  47'
Benítez  90+1'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,033
Referee: Alex Prus
September 11, 2010 23 FC Dallas 0–0 San Jose Earthquakes Santa Clara, California, USA
Alexander  42' [29] Eduardo  88' Stadium: Buck Shaw Stadium
Attendance: 10,341
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
September 16, 2010 24 New York Red Bulls 2–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
Miller  41'
Ballouchy  48+'
Henry  48'
Benitez  82' (o.g.)
Ballouchy  90+4'		 [30] Rodriguez  42'
Shea  29'
Alexander  68'
Chávez  86'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 15,105
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
September 22, 2010 25 New England Revolution 2–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
8:30 pm EDT Joseph  5'
Gibbs  17'
Barnes  33'
Stolica  61'
Phelan  90'		 Report Ferreira  80' (pen.)
Cunningham  90'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 7,468
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
September 25, 2010 26 FC Dallas 3–1 Kansas City Wizards Kansas City, Kansas, USA
7:30 pm CDT Chávez  4'
Rodríguez  12'
Pearce  37'
McCarty  74'
Cunningham  81'
Harris  85'
Ferreira  86'		 Report Harrington  32'
Smith  56'
Jewsbury  76'		 Stadium: CommunityAmerica Ballpark
Attendance: 10,385
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
October 2, 2010 27 Brimstone Cup Chicago Fire 0–3 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
7:30 pm CDT Pause  28'
Conde  84'		 Report Rodriguez  19'
Chávez  30'  46'
Cunningham  67' (p.k.)		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,615
Referee: Alex Prus
October 9, 2010 28 Colorado Rapids 2–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
7:00 pm CDT Larentowicz  13',  51' Report Rodriguez  27'
Ferreira  37'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,119
Referee: Paul Ward
October 16, 2010 29 FC Dallas 0–2 Real Salt Lake Sandy, Utah, USA
Pearce  88' Grabavoy  59'
Espindola  75'
Williams  80'
Morales  89'		 Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 20,236
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
October 24, 2010 30 FC Dallas 1–2 Los Angeles Galaxy Carson, California, USA
 24'  45' Harris Beckham 33'
Juninho 46'
Donovan 58'		 Stadium: Home Depot Center
Referee: Mark Geiger

Playoffs
See also: 2010 MLS Cup Playoffs

FC Dallas qualified for the 2010 MLS Cup playoffs following a 2–1 victory at New England on October 2. Amid the controversy surrounding the playoff structure,[3] Dallas was seeded as the number three team in the Western Conference bracket, drawn against the second-place West club and MLS Cup defending champions, Real Salt Lake. The draw took place at Major League Soccer's headquarters in New York City on October 24.

The Conference Semifinals served as a two-leg, home and away aggregate series with no away goals rule enforced. Dallas hosted Salt Lake on October 30. Despite an early goal from Fabian Espindola in the fifth-minute, Dallas would rally with a pair of goals from Jeff Cunningham and Eric Avila, giving not only them victory, but a lead in the a series.

RSL and Dallas played at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on November 6 for the second leg. A 17th-minute goal from Dax McCarty gave Dallas a 3–1 advantage in the series, and not only jeopardized Salt Lake's chance for going on the Western Conference Championship, but the chance that Salt Lake would end their home-match unbeaten streak. A goal from Robbie Findley ensured the streak would stay alive, but the tie secured Dallas a spot in the Western Conference Championship, as Dallas would advance 3–2 on aggregate.[31]

Dallas played in Los Angeles against the Galaxy for the Western Conference Championship. Dallas shutout LA 3–0, becoming the final original MLS club to make it to the MLS Cup.

Dallas took an early lead over the Colorado Rapids in the MLS Cup, but the Rapids came back to score a goal in the second half and forced overtime. Early into overtime, a cross deflected off of Dallas defender George John and into Dallas' net. Despite several late chances for Dallas, the Rapids held on, win the MLS Cup 2–1 off the overtime own goal.

October 30, 2010 Conf. Semifinals Real Salt Lake 1–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas, USA
3:00 pm MDT Espindola  5'
Williams  46'
Morales  49' 		Report Benitez  25'
Cunningham  44'
Hernández  49'
Harris
Avila  88'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 11,003
Referee: Kevin Stott
November 6, 2010 Conf. Semifinals FC Dallas 1–1
(3–2 agg.)		 Real Salt Lake Sandy, Utah, USA
8:00 pm MDT McCarty  17'
Chávez  27'
Loyd  84'		 Report Olave  25'
Grabavoy  29'
Borchers  34'
Findley  79'		 Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 19,234
Referee: Jorge Gonzalez
November 14, 2010 Conf. Final FC Dallas 3–0 Los Angeles Galaxy Carson, California, USA
8:00 pm CDT Ferreira  26'
John  54'
Chávez  73'
Loyd  85'		 Report Kovalenko  37'
Beckham  73'
Birchall  82'
dos Santos  84'		 Stadium: Home Depot Center
Attendance: 27,000
Referee: Jair Maruffo
November 21, 2010 MLS Cup FC Dallas 1–2 (OT) Colorado Rapids Toronto, Ontario, Canada
5:30 pm CDT Ferreira  35'
Benitez  84'		  41' Wallace
 51' Smith
 57'  84' Casey
 106' (o.g.) John		 Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 21,700
Referee: Baldomero Toledo

U.S. Open Cup

With an 11th-place finish in Major League Soccer last season, Dallas did not automatically qualify for the 2010 edition of the U.S. Open Cup. Instead, they would have to qualify in a series of matches against unqualified MLS clubs to enter the tournament. They were paired against last year's 10th-place finisher, D.C. United; where they played the United at RFK Stadium on April 28.

Goals from Bruno Guarda and Dax McCarty would not be enough as Dallas would fall 4–2 to the United to end their short USOC campaign.

April 28, 2010 Game E FC Dallas 2–4 D.C. United Washington, D.C., USA
7:30 pm EDT  52' Guarda
 57' (pen.) McCarty
 67' Wallace
 72' Edward		 Report Cristman  4', 59'
Morsink  21'
Wallace  28'
Castillo  39'
Najar  51'		 Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 2,804
Referee: Chris Penso

Jerseys
Home
Away
Away Alternate
Away Alt. 2
TypeShirtShortsSocksFirst appearance / Info
HomeRed / White hoopsRedRed
AwayBlue / White hoopsBlueBlue
Away Alt.Blue / White hoopsBlueWhiteMLS, May 5 against Houston / MLS Cup 2010
Away Alt. 2Blue / White hoopsWhiteWhiteMLS, June 26 against Chivas USA → 2008 Away Shorts

Squad

As of August 21, 2010.[32] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK  USA Kevin Hartman
2 DF  USA Daniel Hernández
3 DF  USA Ugo Ihemelu
4 DF  USA Heath Pearce
5 DF  COL Jair Benítez (on loan from Deportivo Cali)
6 DF  BRA Jackson (on loan from São Paulo FC)
7 FW  COL Milton Rodriguez
8 MF  BRA Bruno Guarda
9 FW  USA Jeff Cunningham
10 FW  COL David Ferreira (on loan from At. Paranaense)
12 MF  USA Eric Avila
13 MF  USA Dax McCarty
14 MF  USA George John
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 DF  USA Kyle Davies
16 FW  SKN Atiba Harris
17 MF  BIH Perica Marošević
18 FW  HON Marvin Chávez (on loan from Marathón)
19 DF  USA Zach Loyd
20 FW  USA Brek Shea
21 MF  MEX Bryan Leyva
22 GK  USA Josh Lambo
23 FW  USA Andrew Wiedeman
24 DF  USA Eric Alexander
26 DF  USA Anthony Wallace
27 DF  CAN Edson Edward
31 FW  USA Jason Yeisley
44 GK  ARG Darío Sala

Formation

4–5–1 formation against Real Salt Lake on Nov. 6

Notes
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  4. "Late goal gives Dallas a slim advantage in West semi series". MLSSoccer.com. October 30, 2010. Archived from the original on November 2, 2010. Retrieved November 25, 2010.
  5. Freedman, Jonah (November 19, 2010). "FC Dallas believe MLS Cup will be won in midfield". FC Dallas. Retrieved November 26, 2010.
  6. "Real Salt Lake ties 1–1, eliminated from MLS playoffs". The Deseret News. November 6, 2010. Archived from the original on November 12, 2010. Retrieved November 25, 2010.
  7. "Los Angeles Galaxy 2–1 Seattle Sounders FC: The Galaxy Advance Handily". Goal.com North America. November 6, 2010. Archived from the original on November 12, 2010. Retrieved November 25, 2010.
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  11. http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/fire/post/_/id/811/colorado-garners-mls-cup-over-dallas
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