San Diego FC Secures Series-Clinching Victory Over FC Dallas San Diego FC ended a prolonged slump with a dramatic 1-0 victory over FC Dallas on July 25, 2026, at Snapdragon Stadium, marking a pivotal moment in the club’s season. The win, secured in the third minute of stoppage time by defender Manu Duah’s last-minute block of Logan Farrington’s shot, provided a much-needed boost as the team aims to salvage its campaign. The decisive goal came in the 50th minute when Alejandro Alvarado, making his first start of the season, scored his first goal for the club, beating Dallas goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois with a right-footed strike into the bottom corner. The victory came hours after the club officially introduced Elias Achouri, its third designated player, during a news conference at Snapdragon Stadium. The Tunisia national team winger, who could not play immediately due to pending visa and transfer paperwork, was presented as a key addition to the squad. Sporting director Tyler Heaps called Achouri a “perfect fit” and emphasized the importance of securing three points at home, a goal the team achieved in this match. San Diego’s ability to protect its lead proved critical, as the team had previously struggled with late-game collapses. Coach Mikey Varas had warned that FC Dallas would target its center forward, Petar Musa, who entered the match with 13 goals, including a hat trick in a March draw. However, SDFC effectively neutralized Musa by limiting his opportunities and preventing Dallas from registering a shot on target until late in the game. The performance showcased a marked improvement over the team’s previous match against the Colorado Rapids, where a last-minute goal by the Rapids had cost San Diego a 1-0 loss. This time, San Diego controlled the game with 69.#san_diego_fc #snapdragon_stadium #fc_dallas #manu_duah #alejandro_alvarado
