DALLAS, TEXAS — A thrilling showdown at Cotton Bowl Stadium ended with Dallas Trinity FC (6-3-5, 23 points) narrowly losing 1-0 to Brooklyn FC (9-3-2, 29 points) on Saturday before 3,467 passionate fans. Despite the defeat, Head Coach Pauline MacDonald praised her squad, saying, “We dominated the ball and competed—a huge improvement from our first game in Brooklyn.” Defender Amber Brooks echoed her sentiment: “When we compete, we can be the best team on the field. Nights like this remind us results don’t always reflect effort.”
The league’s top teams fought a gritty battle, with Isabel Cox of Brooklyn breaking the deadlock in the 77th minute. Dallas controlled 59% of possession and fired 20 shots to Brooklyn’s four, showcasing their dominance despite the scoreline.
Season Highlights:
- Dallas wrapped up the Fall Season 6-3-5 (23 points), securing second place in the USL Super League standings.
- This match marked Dallas’ first home loss of the season (3-1-3).
- Brooklyn swept the season series, winning both encounters.
Looking Ahead:
Dallas returns for the 2025 Spring Schedule on Saturday, Feb. 15, at 5:30 p.m. CT, hosting Tampa Bay Sun FC (4-4-4, 16 points) at Cotton Bowl Stadium. Fans can catch all the action streaming on Peacock and USL on YouTube. With the foundation set, Dallas Trinity FC aims to make an even bigger statement in the Spring.
