SDFC's MLS winning streak ends in 3-3 road draw vs FC Dallas

San Diego FC's perfect start to the 2026 MLS season comes to an end despite a brace from Onni Valakari.

Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:55am

San Diego FC were held to a 3-3 draw at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night, with their MLS winning and clean sheet streak coming to an end against FC Dallas by the hand of a star performance by forward Petar Musa. SDFC came into the match sitting at the top of the Western Conference standings on nine points, with a perfect three-for-three start to the 2026 league season, having yet to concede a goal through those first three matches.

Why it matters

This result ends SDFC's perfect start to the 2026 MLS season, but they remain unbeaten and atop the Western Conference standings. The match featured an entertaining back-and-forth battle with several penalties awarded, showcasing the competitiveness of the Western Conference this year.

The details

SDFC took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Onni Valakari and Marcus Ingvartsen, but FC Dallas forward Petar Musa scored a brace to bring his team back into the match. Valakari added a second goal to make it 3-1, but Musa converted a late penalty and scored a dramatic equalizer in stoppage time to earn a point for FC Dallas.

  • The match was played on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
  • SDFC took a 1-0 lead in the 21st minute.
  • SDFC doubled their lead in the 31st minute.
  • FC Dallas scored their first goal in the 41st minute.
  • SDFC restored their two-goal advantage in the 51st minute.
  • FC Dallas scored their second goal from the penalty spot in the 54th minute.
  • FC Dallas scored the equalizer in the 95th minute.

The players

Petar Musa

An FC Dallas forward who scored a hat-trick to earn his team a point against the league-leading SDFC.

Onni Valakari

An SDFC midfielder who scored a brace in the match.

Marcus Ingvartsen

An SDFC forward who scored from the penalty spot to give his team a 2-0 lead.

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What’s next

SDFC will travel to Mexico to face Deportivo Toluca F.C. in the second leg of their CONCACAF Champions Cup Round of 16 matchup on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. They will then return home to host Real Salt Lake on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The takeaway

Despite the draw, SDFC remains atop the Western Conference standings and unbeaten in MLS play. The match showcased the competitiveness of the Western Conference this season, with FC Dallas proving to be a tough opponent for the league leaders.