FC Dallas draws with St. Louis City as Louicius Deedson scores first career goal in MLS

Deedson's goal gave Dallas a 1-0 lead, but Timo Baumgartl equalized for St. Louis in the 61st minute.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:49am

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the action of a soccer match between two teams, with sharp planes of color representing the players and the field of play.FC Dallas and St. Louis City battle it out in a hard-fought draw, with the game's action deconstructed into a cubist masterpiece.Dallas Today

FC Dallas and St. Louis City played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night, with Louicius Deedson scoring his first career MLS goal to give Dallas the lead before Timo Baumgartl equalized for St. Louis. Dallas maintained offensive pressure but couldn't find the winning goal, leaving them in a tie for sixth place in the Western Conference with 12 points on the season.

Why it matters

The draw keeps FC Dallas unbeaten in four straight games, but they missed an opportunity to gain ground in the tight Western Conference standings. St. Louis City remains unbeaten in three consecutive games, showing they can compete with the top teams in MLS.

The details

Deedson, making his first MLS start at age 25, put away a cross from Petar Musa in the 48th minute to give Dallas the 1-0 lead. But Baumgartl equalized for St. Louis in the 61st minute, sinking Dallas' chances of reaching a three-game winning streak. Dallas maintained offensive pressure, totaling 11 shots with three on target, but couldn't find the back of the net again.

  • The match was played on Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Deedson scored his first career MLS goal in the 48th minute.
  • Baumgartl scored the equalizer for St. Louis in the 61st minute.

The players

Louicius Deedson

A 25-year-old forward who scored his first career MLS goal for FC Dallas.

Michael Collodi

The FC Dallas goalkeeper who had four saves in the match.

Timo Baumgartl

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

Roman Bürki

The St. Louis City goalkeeper who had two saves in the match.

Petar Musa

The FC Dallas midfielder who provided the assist on Deedson's goal.

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What they’re saying

“We're disappointed not to get the full three points, but a draw against a tough St. Louis team is still a good result for us.”

— Louicius Deedson, FC Dallas forward

What’s next

FC Dallas will host the LA Galaxy next Saturday as they look to bounce back and gain ground in the Western Conference standings.

The takeaway

Despite the draw, FC Dallas remains unbeaten in four straight games, showing they are a competitive team in the MLS Western Conference. St. Louis City also proved they can hang with the top teams, earning a point on the road against a strong FC Dallas squad.