Dallas, TX
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett mourns friend, fallen Dallas police Officer Darron Burks
NORTH TEXAS – In the days since Dallas police Officer Darron Burks was tragically killed, it’s clear how many lives he touched. His influence extended far beyond the streets of Dallas, reaching all the way to Capitol Hill.
U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, says she met Burks around 2014 through mutual friends in their fraternity and sorority, long before he became a police officer.
“It’s still one of those things that doesn’t quite feel real to me,” she said. “This really was a gut punch to me. It’s someone I considered to be a really great friend.”
When Crockett first heard the news of an officer being killed, she had no idea it was Burks, who patrolled in the district she mostly covers. She was shocked to learn that Burks had transitioned from teaching math at Texas Can Academy to policing.
“It hurts to know that I wasn’t there to at least celebrate the transition to the police department,” Crockett said. “It’s tough when you know that someone who really always had your back, to sit there and think… you didn’t have their back enough.”
Crockett remembers Burks as a caring man with a servant’s heart and believes his death is a significant loss for the entire North Texas community. She hopes to rearrange her schedule to attend his services this weekend and urges others to honor his life in a simple but meaningful way.
“This was a guy who had a million-dollar smile and would always look to lift someone else up. So, if you have a chance, do your part. Try to lift someone up,” she said.
Petar Musa scored his 10th goal of the season, Samuel Sarver scored his first career goal in MLS, and FC Dallas beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday night to snap a four-game winless streak.
Dallas (4-3-4) had lost back-to-back games.
Musa gave Dallas a 1-0 lead in the 54th minute. Ran Binyamin, on the counter-attack, played an entry pass from near the top of the penalty arc to a charging Musa for a sliding first-touch finish from the right corner of the 6-yard box. The 28-year-old Musa went into the game tied with Nashville’s Sam Surridge for most goals in MLS this season.
The Red Bulls (3-5-3) are winless in five straight.
Sarver, the 2025 MLS Next Pro MVP, headed a cross from Logan Farrington into a wide-open net to make it 2-0 in the 88th minute.
Ethan Horvath had four saves for New York.
The Red Bulls had 61% possession, but were outshot 12-7, 6-0 on target.
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
Club Notes
First assist for Ran: U22 Initiative midfielder Ran Binyamin recorded his first assist for FC Dallas in his second start. Binyamin, who joined the club in the 2026 offseason, has made eight appearances this season.
Sarver gets a goal: Sam Sarver scored his first MLS goal after entering in the 80th minute. He headed home in the 88th minute off an assist from Logan Farrington. The reigning MLS NEXT Pro MVP has appeared in six matches for Dallas this season.
Debut for Swann: Homegrown midfielder Caleb Swann made his MLS debut in the 94th minute. Swann previously featured for North Texas SC before signing his Homegrown contract on Jan. 5, 2026. He’s the third Dallas Homegrown to appear for FCD this season.
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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:
Formation: 3-4-3
Starting XI
Bench
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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.
Suspended: none
International duty: none
Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin (knee)
Out: Anderson Julio (Lower leg), Bernard Kamungo (lower leg)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh), Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Geovane Jesus (North Texas SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC)
Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Jaidyn Contreras
NY Lineup Notes:
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
How to watch
📅 Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
⚽️ Kickoff: 6:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
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☀️ Weather: 54, partly cloudy
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