HOUSTON, TEXAS — FC Dallas (1-0-0, 3 points) opened its 30th MLS season with a thrilling 2-1 comeback win over Texas Derby rivals Houston Dynamo FC (0-1-0, 0 points) on Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium. The victory marks Dallas’ first league win in Houston since 2016 and their second straight season-opening comeback win.
Petar Musa sparked the rally, scoring in the 55th minute—his third goal in three matches against the Dynamo—before Anderson Julio netted the game-winner in the 76th minute. Julio, acquired from Real Salt Lake in December, scored in his FC Dallas debut, assisted by Musa.
New signings Lucho Acosta, Shaq Moore, Pedrinho, Ramiro, and Osaze Urhoghide also made their Dallas debuts, with Pedrinho becoming the 33rd player to represent both FC Dallas and North Texas SC.
FC Dallas extended its unbeaten streak to seven MLS matches against Houston and claimed its 16th Texas Derby win overall.
