FC Dallas Earns Draw in Disappointing Outing Against St. Louis City SC

Despite a late equalizer, the home team fails to secure all three points at Toyota Stadium.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 4:05am

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In a physical and messy match, FC Dallas managed to earn a 1-1 draw against St. Louis City SC on Saturday night. The home team took an early lead through a goal by Louicius Deedson, but St. Louis City responded with an equalizer from Timo Baumgartl in the 61st minute. Despite late pushes from both sides, the game ended in a disappointing result for FC Dallas, who struggled to create many scoring chances throughout the match.

Why it matters

This result is a setback for FC Dallas, who were looking to build momentum after their previous win against DC United. The draw leaves them with only one point from the game, rather than the three they were hoping for at home. The performance raises questions about the team's ability to break down tough opponents and capitalize on their chances.

The details

FC Dallas head coach Eric Quill made some lineup changes for the match, with Louicius Deedson getting his first start at left wingback and Christian Cappis returning to the starting XI. In goal, Michael Collodi made several key saves to keep the team in the game. St. Louis City controlled possession for much of the match and registered two shots on target in the first half, while FC Dallas managed only one. Deedson's goal early in the second half gave the home team the lead, but Baumgartl's equalizer for St. Louis City just after the hour mark proved to be the final score of the game.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Toyota Stadium.
  • Deedson scored the opening goal for FC Dallas in the 48th minute.
  • Baumgartl equalized for St. Louis City in the 61st minute.

The players

Michael Collodi

The goalkeeper for FC Dallas, who made several key saves to keep his team in the game.

Louicius Deedson

The FC Dallas left wingback who scored the opening goal for the home team in the 48th minute.

Timo Baumgartl

The St. Louis City SC defender who scored the equalizing goal in the 61st minute.

Eric Quill

The head coach of FC Dallas, who made some lineup changes for the match.

Petar Musa

The FC Dallas forward who assisted on Deedson's goal.

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What they’re saying

“There's no one reason I can point to. It's something we're known for, coming out with the right mentality, running over teams, and breaking them down. For whatever reason, it wasn't there tonight. We'll look at it, figure out what went wrong, and fix it for next week.”

— Michael Collodi, FC Dallas Goalkeeper

“We have high standards, and we know what we want to be this season. Nights like this aren't us, and that's why it's frustrating. The group isn't satisfied with a point. They understand the importance of three, and I expect them to respond next week.”

— Eric Quill, FC Dallas Head Coach

“Personally, I think there were a lot of good defensive actions. I thought we defended well in most moments, except for the goal, and there's always room to improve. Even when there are shots, there's always room to be better. We'll look at it and move on from there.”

— Michael Collodi, FC Dallas Goalkeeper

What’s next

FC Dallas will look to bounce back when they host the LA Galaxy on Saturday, April 18th at 7:30 pm CT.

The takeaway

This disappointing draw against St. Louis City SC highlights the need for FC Dallas to be more clinical in front of goal and maintain their high standards throughout the full 90 minutes. The team will need to regroup and refocus ahead of their next match against the LA Galaxy as they aim to get their season back on track.