FC Dallas Defeats Toronto FC 3-2 in 2026 Season Opening Match

Petar Musa's brace secures first three points of the season at Toyota Stadium

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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FC Dallas defeated Toronto FC 3-2 in the opening match of the 2026 MLS season on Saturday night at Toyota Stadium. Forwards Petar Musa and Logan Farrington scored the three goals for Dallas, with Musa netting a brace. The win extends Dallas' season opening record to 16-5-10 and their home sellout streak to 35 consecutive matches.

Why it matters

This victory marks an important start to the season for FC Dallas, who will look to build on their success from the previous year. The team's strong offensive performance, led by Musa and Farrington, demonstrates their attacking prowess and ability to win close matches at home.

The details

Petar Musa scored in the 9th and 74th minutes to secure the win for FC Dallas. His brace makes him just the third player in club history to score multiple goals in a season opener. Logan Farrington also found the back of the net in the 38th minute to give Dallas a 2-1 lead. Newcomers Herman Johansson and Ran Binyamin made their MLS debuts, with Johansson starting the match.

  • The match was played on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
  • Petar Musa scored in the 9th and 74th minutes.
  • Logan Farrington scored in the 38th minute.

The players

Petar Musa

A forward for FC Dallas who scored a brace in the season opener, his 36th and 37th career goals for the club.

Logan Farrington

A forward for FC Dallas who scored his 10th career MLS goal, becoming the fastest player drafted in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft to reach that milestone.

Herman Johansson

A wingback who made his MLS debut in the starting lineup for FC Dallas.

Ran Binyamin

A midfielder who made his MLS debut, coming off the bench in the 92nd minute to seal the win for FC Dallas.

Shaq Moore

A defender for FC Dallas who made his 100th MLS regular season appearance in the match.

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What’s next

Dallas hosts Nashville SC at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28 at Toyota Stadium on Festival of Colors night presented by Texas Native Premium Landscape Products. The match will air on Apple TV.

The takeaway

FC Dallas has started the 2026 season on a high note, with their dynamic attacking duo of Petar Musa and Logan Farrington leading the way. The team's ability to win close matches at home will be crucial as they look to build on their success from last season and compete for trophies.