FC Dallas snapped a four-game winless streak on Saturday when they downed the New York Red Bulls 2-0.

Highlights

Lineups:

FC Dallas: Michael Collodi, Ramiro, Nolan Norris, Osaze Urhoghide, Shaq Moore, Herman Johansson; Kaick (Caleb Swann 90+4’), Ran Binyamin (Sebastien Ibeagha 68’), Joaquin Valiente (Sam Sarver 80’); Santiago Moreno (Logan Farrington 80’), Petar Musa (Chris Cappis 68’)

Bench: Jonathan Sirois, Patrickson Delgado, Lalas Abubakar, Nicholas Simmonds

New York Red Bulls: Ethan Horvath, Matthew Dos Santos, Tim Parker, Dylan Nealis, Juan Mina (Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty 66’); Emil Forsberg (Nuhuen Benedetti 66’), Adri Mehmeti, Ronald Donkor (Mohammed Sofo 76’); Jorge Ruvalcava, Julian Hall (Eric Maxim-Choupo Moting 83’), Cade Cowell (Rafael Mosquera 66’)

Bench: John McCarthy, Omar Valencia, Robert Voloder, Gustav Berggren

Scoring Summary

FCD: Musa (Binyamin) – 54’
FCD: Sarver (Farrington) – 88’

Misconduct Summary

FCD: Collodi – 31’
FCD: Sarver – 89’

Stats

FC Dallas is on the road again tonight as they are in the Big Apple to take on the New York Red Bulls.

Lineups are in from both sides. Let’s dive into what Eric Quill’s starting group looks like, who is on the bench, and who we believe will see minutes later on in this one.

What Changed From Last Match

After a heavy rotation last weekend, Quill has made several changes. Petar Musa returns to the lineup following being out last weekend with a minor knock. Logan Farrington is also on the bench.

Osaze Urhoghide, Herman Johansson, Kaick and Joaquín Valiente rotate back into the lineup.

Ramiro is an interesting one at the left wing, which could be an interesting experiment for the veteran midfielder. I wonder if we’re really going to see Ran Binyamin more on the wings, instead.

FC Dallas Lineup Notes:

Who should come off the bench?

Given who all is healthy and available, it seems like we’ll see some rotating in the second half with Cappis, Delgado, and Farrington as good options. Outside of those three, Simmonds and Ibeagha could be additional options late in the game.

Key Question Heading Into Kickoff

Can FC Dallas find a rare positive result at Sports Illustrated Stadium?

If this group is going to turn the corner here on their issues this spring, this is the game to do it. New York has been giving up loads of goals this season, and if the preseason meeting can be considered a preview, Dallas should have no problem figuring out how to put a few on this team.

NY Lineup Notes:

How to watch

📅 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
⚽️ Kickoff: 6:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvRBNY
☀️ Weather: 54, partly cloudy

The entire NFL world knew where the Dallas Cowboys were going to allocate the most resources in the 2026 NFL Draft, so no one should be surprised that Dallas used nearly all of their picks on defense. And to be fair to this front office, the Cowboys have drafted rather well for years now.

No one accuses the Cowboys of not having talent, and given this defensive overhaul this offseason, the unit may finally be on the right track. And as long as the offense is in a similar spot in 2026, all the defense needs to do is be average, and Dallas is going to find itself right back in the mix at the top of the NFC.

The Cowboys’ draft has received a universal round of applause. There’s a lot to be excited about with Caleb Downs, Malachi Lawrence, and Jaishawn Barham. But like any draft, Dallas could live to regret passing on these three prospects.

The Dallas Cowboys may regret not taking these 3 players in the NFL Draft

Rueben Bain Jr., EDGE (Pick 15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

Dallas traded up one spot to select Caleb Downs with the 11th pick in Round 1, but Rueben Bain Jr. was still on the board. Downs was a great pick, as the do-it-all defensive back should be able to play multiple roles for new defensive coordinator Christian Parker, and not only could he have been the best player available, but he does fill a major need.

Alongside Jalen Thompson, the Cowboys are prepared to trot out some insanely talented defensive backs. However, Bain was available and he could have filled a more important and urgent need for Dallas. In today’s NFL, games are won and lost in the trenches.

Having strong offensive line and defensive line play is crucial for any team. We have seen Dallas struggle here, as they only had 35 sacks in 2025, but it’s not all about high sack totals. Generating consistent pressure does also push opposing quarterbacks out of the pocket and off-schedule.

A strong pass rush also directly benefits the secondary. Bain would have given Dallas an immediate starter, impact player, and someone who fills a monumental need. There is still a Micah Parsons-sized hole along the defensive line.

Elijah Sarratt, WR (Pick 115, Baltimore Ravens)

Dallas had the 112th and 114th overall picks, selecting Drew Shelton, a tackle from Penn State, and Devin Moore, a rangy cornerback from Florida. At pick 115, though, the Baltimore Ravens took Elijah Sarratt, a wide receiver from Indiana

The main thing here is that there really isn’t much of a guarantee that the duo of George Pickens and CeeDee Lamb stays in Dallas for the long-term. Pickens did sign his franchise tag, but some can see the writing on the wall here that next offseason could be filled with more uncertainty at this position.

Elijah Sarratt isn’t nearly the athlete that Pickens or Lamb are, but he’s a big-bodied, possession wide receiver who could have had a chain-moving role for Dallas almost immediately. Defenses are going to key-in on taking away Lamb and Pickens during the game, which does leave a third, reliable wide receiver in the spotlight.

Sarratt is a sure-handed prospect and projects as a security blanket in the NFL. The Cowboys could have gotten present and long-term impacts had they picked the former Hoosier.

Kyle Louis, LB (Pick 138, Miami Dolphins)

The Cowboys took versatile defensive lineman LT Overton at pick 137, just one spot before Kyle Louis, a hybrid linebacker, went to the Miami Dolphins.

While Dallas improved the linebacker room during the draft by trading for Dee Winters and selecting Jaishawn Barham in Round 3, it’s still not where you’d like it to be. Louis could have made a ton of sense here.

Just under 6 feet and 220lbs, Louis is definitely not an ideal linebacker size, but he does boast great speed and athleticism for the position. He’s also been quite productive in college and is incredible in coverage and serviceable against the run.

Sure, the size is a concern, but good players are good players. Given how many changes this team has made along the defensive line and even in the secondary, many fans were waiting for a substantive move at linebacker.

Louis clearly wasn’t who the Cowboys were targeting at pick 137, but he was absolutely the best player available and someone who would have filled one of the main remaining needs on defense.