St. Louis City Earns Draw Against FC Dallas

Timo Baumgartl's 61st-minute goal cancels out Louicius Deedson's opener for the home team.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 3:38am

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In a hard-fought match at Toyota Stadium, visiting St. Louis City SC earned a 1-1 draw against FC Dallas. Timo Baumgartl's 61st-minute goal canceled out Louicius Deedson's opener for the home team, leaving the final score even. The result extends St. Louis City's unbeaten run to three matches, while Dallas remains unbeaten in its last four.

Why it matters

This draw keeps both teams in the middle of the MLS standings, with Dallas still searching for its first home win of the season. The match featured several key chances for both sides, showcasing the competitiveness of the Western Conference.

The details

The first half ended scoreless, despite chances from both teams. St. Louis' Marcel Hartel had two early opportunities, while Dallas' Kaick just missed connecting with Sergio Cordova. In the second half, Deedson put Dallas ahead in the 48th minute, but Baumgartl equalized for St. Louis in the 61st. Both goalkeepers, Roman Burki and Michael Collodi, made several key saves to preserve the draw.

  • The match was played on April 12, 2026.
  • Deedson's goal came three minutes into the second half.
  • Baumgartl's equalizer came in the 61st minute.

The players

Timo Baumgartl

A midfielder for St. Louis City SC who scored the equalizing goal in the 61st minute.

Louicius Deedson

A forward for FC Dallas who scored the opening goal in the 48th minute.

Marcel Hartel

A midfielder for St. Louis City SC who had two early chances in the first half.

Michael Collodi

The goalkeeper for FC Dallas who made four saves to preserve the draw.

Roman Burki

The goalkeeper for St. Louis City SC who made two saves to deny late winners from both teams.

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What they’re saying

“We knew it was going to be a tough match against a quality opponent like Dallas, but I'm proud of the way the team fought back to earn a point on the road.”

— Timo Baumgartl, Midfielder, St. Louis City SC

What’s next

The teams will meet again on June 7th at St. Louis City's home stadium, where they will look to settle the score.

The takeaway

This hard-fought draw between two Western Conference contenders showcases the parity and competitiveness in MLS this season. Both teams will look to build on this result as they continue their push for a playoff spot.