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How FC Dallas Can Unlock Santiago Moreno Alongside Musa, Valiente, and Farrington
FC Dallas added Santiago Moreno on loan for the 2026 season. Here’s how he fits alongside Musa, Valiente and Farrington, the best formation to unlock the attack, and whether he’s worth a DP tag.
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On Friday, FC Dallas didn’t just add a depth piece with attacker Santiago Moreno, they added a different kind of player to the roster.
Moreno brings pace, ball progression, and the ability to operate between the lines in a way this current roster has lacked at times under manger Eric Quill. The big question now isn’t whether he plays, it is how you structure the attack to the most out of him without taking too much away from Petar Musa, Logan Farrington, or Joaquin Valiente.
Right now, this is starting to look like one of the more intriguing attacking groups in MLS, but only if Quill pushes the right buttons.
What Moreno Actually Brings to FC Dallas
The 25-year old isn’t your traditional winger who hugs the touchline and whips in crosses all day. He’s more of a hybrid wide playmaker, who can also work inside the midfield.
What he does well: