2010 FC Dallas season

The 2010 FC Dallas season was the fifteenth season of the team's existence.

FC Dallas
2010 season
OwnerClark Hunt
Head coachSchellas Hyndman
Major League Soccer4th
MLS CupRunners-Up
U.S. Open CupDid not qualify
Texas DerbyChampions
Pioneer CupChampions
Highest home attendance21,193 vs. Inter Milan
(August 6, 2010) (Exhibition)
15,993 vs. Kansas City Wizards (July 3, 2010)
Lowest home attendance8,016 vs. Houston
(March 27, 2010)
Average home league attendance10,617

Dallas' season was highlighted by qualifying for the first MLS Cup Championship Game in franchise history, where they ultimately came up short, losing to the Colorado Rapids in overtime, from an own goal by George John who inadvertently deflected a ball into his own net. In spite of the MLS Cup shortcomings, Dallas earned a preliminary spot in the 2011–12 edition of the CONCACAF Champions League, for next year.

During the regular season, the club set a team record for longest home unbeaten streak, with six matches. Additionally, during this unbeaten streak from May to October, Dallas set an MLS record for longest road unbeaten streak (11 matches) and overall unbeaten streak (15) before eventually losing to Real Salt Lake towards the end of the season. The unbeaten streak, gave Dallas their best regular season record since 2007. David Ferreira of Dallas was crowned the league's Most Valuable Player.

Outside of MLS, the club a short-lived spell in the U.S. Open Cup play-in proper. In an April 28 qualification match against D.C. United, the club, fielded primarily by reserves, lost 4–2.

Background

Review

March

Dallas began their fifteenth Major League Soccer regular season with a 1–1 draw in a home match against the Houston Dynamo on March 27, 2009.[1]

August

FC Dallas hosted a friendly against the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League Champions Inter Milan on August 5, 2010.[2]

September

The month of September saw Dallas obtain several landmark records for their club and for the MLS. As of September 21, 2010, those records are:

Longest Active Home Winning Streak – 6 Games – Club Record – ending with their tie at home to New York Red Bulls

Longest Road Unbeaten Streak – 11 Games – MLS & Club Record

Longest Active Unbeaten Streak – 15 Games – MLS & Club Record

In September, a heated match with New York Red Bulls on September 16 produced well-publicized controversy. New York Red Bulls forward & designated player, Thierry Henry injured FC Dallas goalie Kevin Hartman in celebration of the Red Bulls' first goal of the evening by Mehdi Ballouchy in the 48+ minute of the match.. Henry kicked the ball after the play had ended. FC Dallas goalkeeper Kevin Hartman was on the other side of the ball and suffered a knee injury as a result. The Disciplinary Committee determined Henry's action to be unsporting and issued a $2,000 fine.

As a result of Henry's actions, FC Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman spoke out against the referees decision; saying it showed a "lack of courage". Further controversy was ignited following the MLS Disciplinary Committee's decision to fine Henry with no suspension preceding New York Red Bull's next match against star-studded Los Angeles Galaxy. FC Dallas player Brek Shea, however, was fined $1000, red-carded and suspended for an additional game during the same match.

October

On October 2, the club qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2007. They qualified following a 2–1 victory at Gillette Stadium against the New England.

The regular season ended on a rough patch for the Toros, as they would have to travel for away games against Los Angeles Galaxy and Real Salt Lake; at the time the first-place and second-place clubs in the league, respectively. The two game-trip ended in a pair of back-to-back losses for Dallas on October 17 and 23, and ultimately ended their chance for winning the Supporters' Shield.

Amid controversy surrounding the playoff's format,[3] Dallas was the third seed Western Conference bracket, drawn against the second-place West club and MLS Cup defending champions, Real Salt Lake.

The Conference Semifinals served as a two-leg, home and away aggregate series with no away goals rule enforced. Dallas hosted Salt Lake on October 30. Despite an early goal from Fabian Espindola in the fifth-minute, the Toros would rally with a pair of goals from Jeff Cunningham and Eric Avila, giving not only them victory, but a lead in the a series.

November

The first leg of the quarterfinals was played at FC Dallas' home ground Pizza Hut Park on October 30, in the northern Dallas suburb of Frisco. Early in the match, Salt Lake striker Fabián Espíndola bagged a fifth-minute goal to give the visitors a critical away goal and a 1–0 lead in the match and on aggregate. The team rebounded from the setback thanks to a 44th-minute equalizer from Jeff Cunningham. Shortly into the second half, things looked more promising for Dallas when a dangerous sliding tackle in the 49th minute from Salt Lake's midfielder Javier Morales resulted in an immediate red-card ejection from the match, resulting in the Royals having to play a man down. Kittian international, Atiba Harris was ejected in the 88th minute, causing a 10 vs. 10 match for the final two minutes before injury time. While things were looking to stay on parity for the first leg, a last-minute goal from Dallas' Eric Avila gave the Toros a needed 2–1 victory over RSL.[4]

Our midfield has been tremendous this year. We're getting the best out of Daniel Hernandez. He's not just the anchor back in the middle third, but he's also the captain of the team as well, a bit of an inspirational player and also my right hand on the field.

—Schellas Hyndman, FC Dallas head coach[5]

Dallas traveled out to Salt Lake City to take on the Royals for the second leg on November 6. Although Dallas had a 2–1 aggregate lead, they were playing in Rio Tinto Stadium, considered by many to be one of the most intimidating soccer atmospheres in the United States, where Salt Lake hadn't lost a match since May 2009. The match drew a near-capacity crowd of roughly 19,500 spectators. In the 17th minute of the match, a goal from Dallas midfielder and American international Dax McCarty gave the Toros a 3–1 lead on aggregate and a 1–0 lead for the match. For a majority of the match, deep into the second half, Dallas held this lead. A late equalizer from Robbie Findley leveled the game at 1–1, but it was too little, too late for RSL as the Dallas eliminated the defending champions, 3–1 on aggregate.[6]

November 6's victory over Salt Lake propelled Dallas into the Western Conference finals against the MLS Cup runners-up from last year, Los Angeles Galaxy. Heralding international superstars such as David Beckham and Landon Donovan, the Galaxy were coming off a run in the regular season, capturing the MLS Supporters' Shield with a 17–7–8 record. The Galaxy had defeated Seattle Sounders FC in their quarterfinal series to qualify for the championship.[7] Since the Galaxy were the top seed in the Western Conference bracket, while Dallas was the third, Los Angeles hosted the final.[8]

In front of a sold-out capacity crowd of 27,000 at the Galaxy's home ground The Home Depot Center, Dallas dismantled the Galaxy with goals from David Ferreira, George John and Marvin Chávez. The 3–0 victory for Dallas avenged their 2–0 loss at the Home Depot Center, and they handed the Galaxy their worst loss at home since a 4–1 defeat to the Puerto Rico Islanders in a Champions League play-in proper. The victory gave Dallas a spot in their first ever MLS Cup final.[9][10]

The MLS Cup final was held on Sunday, November 21, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. The match between the Colorado Rapids and the FC Dallas Bulls kicked off at 8:30 pm EST. The final began slowly with the first goal not coming until the 35th minute. A strike from FC Dallas midfielder David Ferriera gave the Bulls a 1–0 advantage. The equalizer came from Colorado Rapids forward Conor Casey in the 56th minute. The game-winning goal came by way of a deflected shot from Colorado Rapids forward Macoumba Kandji. Kandji's shot deflected off the leg of FC Dallas defender George John and trickled into the net past keeper, Kevin Hartman. Rapids head coach Gary Smith commented following the victory, "Honestly, I don't mind how they come. If they're winners, it doesn't matter. The overriding thought is they must be under some pressure to make that mistake."[11]

Transfers
See also: List of Major League Soccer transfers 2010

In
Date Player Previous Club Fee Ref
January 14, 2010United States Zach LoydUnattachedDrafted[12]
January 14, 2010United States Andrew WiedemanUnited States NorCal Lamorinda UnitedDrafted[12]
January 14, 2010United States Jason YeisleyUnited States Reading RageDrafted[12]
March 8, 2010United States Kevin HartmanUnited States Kansas CityTrade[13]
May 13, 2010Colombia Milton RodríguezColombia Real CartagenaUndisclosed[14]

Out
Date Player Destination Club Fee Ref
November 16, 2009Costa Rica Daniel TorresReleased[15]
February 2, 2010United States Blake WagnerCanada Vancouver WhitecapsFree[16]
March 1, 2010Argentina Pablo RicchettiUnited States Westham AzzurriFree[17]
March 5, 2010Netherlands Dave van den BerghReleased[18]
April 2, 2010United States Steve PurdyUnited States Portland TimbersFree[19]
July 30, 2010United States Anthony WallaceUnited States Colorado RapidsTrade[20]
August 31, 2010Brazil André RochaGreece PanetolikosReleased[21]

In
Player From Start End Ref
Costa Rica Álvaro SánchezCosta Rica San CarlosAugust 1, 2009March 15, 2010
Honduras Marvin ChávezHonduras MarathónAugust 18, 2009November 30, 2010[22]
Brazil JacksonBrazil São PauloAugust 13, 2010December 31, 2010[23]

Major League Soccer
See also: 2010 Major League Soccer season

Standings

Conference

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 LA Galaxy 30 18 7 5 44 26 +18 59 MLS Cup Playoffs
2 Real Salt Lake 30 15 4 11 45 20 +25 56
3 FC Dallas 30 12 4 14 42 28 +14 50
4 Seattle Sounders FC 30 14 10 6 39 35 +4 48
5 Colorado Rapids 30 12 8 10 44 32 +12 46
6 San Jose Earthquakes 30 13 10 7 34 33 +1 46
7 Houston Dynamo 30 9 15 6 40 49 −9 33
8 Chivas USA 30 8 18 4 31 45 −14 28
Source: MLS

Overall

Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
1 LA Galaxy (S) 30 18 7 5 44 26 +18 59 CONCACAF Champions League
2 Real Salt Lake 30 15 4 11 45 20 +25 56
3 New York Red Bulls 30 15 9 6 38 29 +9 51
4 FC Dallas 30 12 4 14 42 28 +14 50 CONCACAF Champions League
5 Columbus Crew 30 14 8 8 40 34 +6 50
6 Seattle Sounders FC 30 14 10 6 39 35 +4 48 CONCACAF Champions League
7 Colorado Rapids (C) 30 12 8 10 44 32 +12 46
8 San Jose Earthquakes 30 13 10 7 34 33 +1 46
9 Kansas City Wizards 30 11 13 6 36 35 +1 39
10 Chicago Fire 30 9 12 9 37 38 −1 36
11 Toronto FC 30 9 13 8 33 41 −8 35 CONCACAF Champions League[lower-alpha 1]
12 Houston Dynamo 30 9 15 6 40 49 −9 33
13 New England Revolution 30 9 16 5 32 50 −18 32
14 Philadelphia Union 30 8 15 7 35 49 −14 31
15 Chivas USA 30 8 18 4 31 45 −14 28
16 D.C. United 30 6 20 4 21 47 −26 22
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) head-to-head record; 3) goal difference; 4) number of goals scored
(C) Champions; (S) Supporters' Shield
Notes:
  1. As winners of the 2011 Canadian Championship

Results summary
OverallHomeAway
PldPtsWLTGFGAGDWLTGFGAGDWLTGFGAGD
30 50 12 4 14 42 28  +14 8 1 6 25 13  +12 4 3 8 17 15  +2

Last updated: March 30, 2011
Source: Major League Soccer
Pld = Matches played; Pts = Points; W = Matches won; T = Matches tied; L = Matches lost; GF = Goals for; GA = Goals against; GD = Goal difference

Round123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930
StadiumHHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHHAHHAA
ResultTTLTTWWTLTWWWTWTTWWWTWTTTWWTLL
Position8121412141178101096665444444444433334
Updated to match(es) played on October 30, 2010. Source: MLS Results and League table
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; L = Loss; T = Tie

Regular season

  Win   Tie   Loss

March 27, 2010 1 Texas Derby Houston Dynamo 1–1 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas USA
Chabala 36'
Boswell Yellow card 57'		 [24] McCarty Yellow card 32'
Harris 38'
Harris Yellow card 45'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,016
Referee: Alex Prus
April 10, 2010 2 Pioneer Cup Columbus Crew 2–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas USA
Moffat 52'
Carroll Yellow card 55'
Schelotto 82' (pen.)
O'Rourke Red card 98+'		 (report) Cunningham 29' (pen.)
Pearce Yellow card 61'
Avila 98+'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,422
Referee: Jason Anno
April 17, 2010 3 FC Dallas 1–2 New York Red Bulls Harrison, New Jersey
19:30 EDT 10' McCarty
Yellow card 24' Harris		 (Report) Ángel 56' 90' (pen.) Stadium: Red Bull Arena
Attendance: 13,667
Referee: Alex Prus
April 22, 2010 4 Seattle Sounders FC 2–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas USA
17:00 PDT Marshall Yellow card 21'
Zakuani 37'
Montero Yellow card 44' 55'		 Report John Yellow card 7'
Cunningham 27' (pen.)
Cunningham 94+' (pen.)		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,512
Referee: Terry Vaughn
May 1, 2010 5 FC Dallas 1–1 New England Revolution Foxborough, Massachusetts
19:30 EDT Benitez Yellow card 25'
John Yellow card 42'
Sala Yellow card 42'
McCarty Yellow card 62'
Harris 66' Yellow card 78'		 (report) Sinovic Yellow card 14'
Schilawski 41'
Dube Red card 56'
Niouky Yellow card 65' Red card 72'
Nyassi Yellow card 77'
Perovic Yellow card 92+'
Burpo Yellow card 95+'		 Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Attendance: 10,057
Referee: Jeff Gontarek
May 5, 2010 6 Texas Derby FC Dallas 1–0 Houston Dynamo Houston, Texas
21:00 EDT Hernández Yellow card 45'
Benítez Red card 73'
Ihemelu 78'		 Report Hainault Yellow card 50' Stadium: Robertson Stadium
Attendance: 13,231
Referee: Jorge González
May 8, 2010 7 D.C. United 0–1 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
Morsink Yellow card 43' Report Hernández Yellow card 39'
Cunningham 68'
Ihemelu Yellow card 75'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,323
Referee: Landis Wiley
May 15, 2010 8 FC Dallas 1–1 Philadelphia Union Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Shea 13'
Pearce Yellow card 83'		 Report Torres Yellow card 62'
Mwanga 93'		 Stadium: Lincoln Financial Field
Attendance: 25,038
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
May 20, 2010 9 Los Angeles Galaxy 1–0 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
Magee 17'
Magee Yellow card 31'
Stephens Yellow card 35'		 Report Ihemelu Yellow card 28'
Shea Yellow card 48'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,947
Referee: Abiodun Okulaja
May 27, 2010 10 Brimstone Cup FC Dallas 1–1 Chicago Fire Bridgeview, Illinois
Ferreira 6'
Harris Yellow card 84'		 Report McBride 40'
Conde Yellow card 62'		 Stadium: Toyota Park
Attendance: 12,522
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
June 5, 2010 11 San Jose Earthquakes 0–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
Hernandez Yellow card 70' Report Shea 58', 60'
John Yellow card 68'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 14,331
Referee: Jasen Anno
June 26, 2010 12 FC Dallas 2–1 Chivas USA Carson, California
Jazic 45' (o.g.)
Ferreira 61'
Guarda Yellow card 71'		 Report Lahoud Yellow card 1'
Romero 59'		 Stadium: Home Depot Center
Attendance: 14,173
Referee: Abbey Okulaja
July 3, 2010 13 Kansas City Wizards 0–1 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
Rocastle Yellow card 60'
Espinoza Yellow card 63'		 Report Ferreira 58' Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 15,993
Referee: Ramón Hernández
July 11, 2010 14 FC Dallas 1–1 Seattle Sounders FC Seattle
Ferreira Yellow card 34' 87'
Hernández Yellow card 49'
Shea Yellow card 56'
McCarty Yellow card 76'
Pearce Yellow card 84'		 [25] Montero 17'
González Yellow card 50'
Montaño Red card 56'		 Stadium: Qwest Field
Attendance: 36,091
Referee: Kevin Stott
July 17, 2010 15 Real Salt Lake 0–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
Johnson Yellow card 42' [26] Ihemulu Yellow card 40'
Ferreira Yellow card 68'
Shea 69'
Harris 77'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 11,170
July 24, 2010 16 FC Dallas 1–1 Toronto FC Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Hernández Yellow card 21'
Rodríguez 77'
Benítez Yellow card 96+'		 (report) De Rosario Yellow card 17'
Sanyang Yellow card 23'
Cann Yellow card 39'
Santos 61'		 Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 19,743
Referee: Edvin Jurisevic
July 31, 2010 17 FC Dallas 1–1 Colorado Rapids Commerce City, Colorado USA
Baudet 22' (o.g.)
Chávez Yellow card 77'		 [27] Ballouchy 26' Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Attendance: 10,596
Referee: Alex Prus
August 8, 2010 18 Philadelphia Union 1–3 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
Moreno 9'
Knighton Red card 22'		 Ferreira 24'
Cunningham 75' 81'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 8,732
Referee: Jair Marrufo
August 14, 2010 19 FC Dallas 3–1 D.C. United Washington, D.C.
Rodríguez Yellow card 23'
Ferreira 24'
Alexander 49'
Cunningham 90+2'		 Burch Yellow card 69'
Benitez 80' (o.g.)		 Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 12474
Referee: Abiodun Okulaja
August 21, 2010 20 Chivas USA 0–1 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
Padilla Yellow card 79'
Nagamura Yellow card 89'		 [28] Harris Yellow card 34'
Shea 71'
Hernández Yellow card 79'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,309
Referee: Paul Ward
August 28, 2010 21 Pioneer Cup FC Dallas 0–0 Columbus Crew Columbus, Ohio
4:00 pm ET Loyd Yellow card 40'
Hernández Yellow card 77'
Harris Yellow card 85'		 Report Moffat Yellow card 28'
Barros Schelotto Yellow card 77'		 Stadium: Columbus Crew Stadium
Referee: Andrew Chapin
September 4, 2010 22 Toronto FC 0–1 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
7:30 pm CT LaBrocca Yellow card 46+'
Šarić Yellow card 15' Yellow-red card 89'		 Report Cunningham 47'
Benítez Yellow card 90+1'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,033
Referee: Alex Prus
September 11, 2010 23 FC Dallas 0–0 San Jose Earthquakes Santa Clara, California
Alexander Yellow card 42' [29] Eduardo Yellow card 88' Stadium: Buck Shaw Stadium
Attendance: 10,341
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
September 16, 2010 24 New York Red Bulls 2–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
Miller Yellow card 41'
Ballouchy 48+'
Henry Yellow card 48'
Benitez 82' (o.g.)
Ballouchy Yellow card 90+4'		 [30] Rodriguez 42'
Shea Yellow card 29'
Alexander 68'
Chávez Yellow card 86'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 15,105
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
September 22, 2010 25 New England Revolution 2–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
8:30 pm EDT Joseph 5'
Gibbs Yellow card 17'
Barnes Yellow card 33'
Stolica 61'
Phelan Yellow card 90'		 Report Ferreira 80' (pen.)
Cunningham 90'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 7,468
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
September 25, 2010 26 FC Dallas 3–1 Kansas City Wizards Kansas City, Kansas
7:30 pm CDT Chávez 4'
Rodríguez 12'
Pearce Yellow card 37'
McCarty Yellow card 74'
Cunningham 81'
Harris Yellow card 85'
Ferreira Yellow card 86'		 Report Harrington Yellow card 32'
Smith 56'
Jewsbury Yellow card 76'		 Stadium: CommunityAmerica Ballpark
Attendance: 10,385
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
October 2, 2010 27 Brimstone Cup Chicago Fire 0–3 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
7:30 pm CDT Pause Yellow card 28'
Conde Yellow card 84'		 Report Rodriguez 19'
Chávez Yellow card 30' 46'
Cunningham 67' (p.k.)		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,615
Referee: Alex Prus
October 9, 2010 28 Colorado Rapids 2–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
7:00 pm CDT Larentowicz 13', 51' Report Rodriguez 27'
Ferreira 37'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 10,119
Referee: Paul Ward
October 16, 2010 29 FC Dallas 0–2 Real Salt Lake Sandy, Utah
Pearce Yellow card 88' Grabavoy 59'
Espindola Yellow card 75'
Williams Yellow card 80'
Morales 89'		 Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 20,236
Referee: Baldomero Toledo
October 24, 2010 30 FC Dallas 1–2 Los Angeles Galaxy Carson, California
24' Yellow card 45' Harris Beckham 33'
Juninho 46'
DonovanYellow card 58'		 Stadium: Home Depot Center
Referee: Mark Geiger

Playoffs
See also: 2010 MLS Cup Playoffs

FC Dallas qualified for the 2010 MLS Cup playoffs following a 2–1 victory at New England on October 2. Amid the controversy surrounding the playoff structure,[3] Dallas was seeded as the number three team in the Western Conference bracket, drawn against the second-place West club and MLS Cup defending champions, Real Salt Lake. The draw took place at Major League Soccer's headquarters in New York City on October 24.

The Conference Semifinals served as a two-leg, home and away aggregate series with no away goals rule enforced. Dallas hosted Salt Lake on October 30. Despite an early goal from Fabian Espindola in the fifth-minute, Dallas would rally with a pair of goals from Jeff Cunningham and Eric Avila, giving not only them victory, but a lead in the a series.

RSL and Dallas played at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on November 6 for the second leg. A 17th-minute goal from Dax McCarty gave Dallas a 3–1 advantage in the series, and not only jeopardized Salt Lake's chance for going on the Western Conference Championship, but the chance that Salt Lake would end their home-match unbeaten streak. A goal from Robbie Findley ensured the streak would stay alive, but the tie secured Dallas a spot in the Western Conference Championship, as Dallas would advance 3–2 on aggregate.[31]

Dallas played in Los Angeles against the Galaxy for the Western Conference Championship. Dallas shutout LA 3–0, becoming the final original MLS club to make it to the MLS Cup.

Dallas took an early lead over the Colorado Rapids in the MLS Cup, but the Rapids came back to score a goal in the second half and forced overtime. Early into overtime, a cross deflected off of Dallas defender George John and into Dallas' net. Despite several late chances for Dallas, the Rapids held on, win the MLS Cup 2–1 off the overtime own goal.

October 30, 2010 Conf. Semifinals Real Salt Lake 1–2 FC Dallas Frisco, Texas
3:00 pm MDT Espindola 5'
Williams Yellow card 46'
Morales Yellow card 49' 		Report Benitez Yellow card 25'
Cunningham 44'
Hernández Yellow card 49'
Harris
Avila 88'		 Stadium: Pizza Hut Park
Attendance: 11,003
Referee: New Jersey Kevin Stott
November 6, 2010 Conf. Semifinals FC Dallas 1–1
(3–2 agg.)		 Real Salt Lake Sandy, Utah
8:00 pm MDT McCarty 17'
Chávez Yellow card 27'
Loyd Yellow card 84'		 Report Olave Yellow card 25'
Grabavoy Yellow card 29'
Borchers Yellow card 34'
Findley 79'		 Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Attendance: 19,234
Referee: California Jorge Gonzalez
November 14, 2010 Conf. Final FC Dallas 3–0 Los Angeles Galaxy Carson, California
8:00 pm CDT Ferreira 26'
John 54'
Chávez 73'
Loyd Yellow card 85'		 Report Kovalenko Yellow card 37'
Beckham Yellow card 73'
Birchall Yellow card 82'
dos Santos Yellow card 84'		 Stadium: Home Depot Center
Attendance: 27,000
Referee: Jair Maruffo
November 21, 2010 MLS Cup FC Dallas 1–2 (OT) Colorado Rapids Toronto, Ontario, Canada
5:30 pm CDT Ferreira 35'
Benitez Yellow card 84'		 Yellow card 41' Wallace
Yellow card 51' Smith
57' Yellow card 84' Casey
106' (o.g.) John		 Stadium: BMO Field
Attendance: 21,700
Referee: Baldomero Toledo

U.S. Open Cup

With an 11th-place finish in Major League Soccer last season, Dallas did not automatically qualify for the 2010 edition of the U.S. Open Cup. Instead, they would have to qualify in a series of matches against unqualified MLS clubs to enter the tournament. They were paired against last year's 10th-place finisher, D.C. United; where they played the United at RFK Stadium on April 28.

Goals from Bruno Guarda and Dax McCarty would not be enough as Dallas would fall 4–2 to the United to end their short USOC campaign.

April 28, 2010 Game E Texas FC Dallas 2–4 D.C. United Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.
7:30 pm EDT 52' Guarda
57' (pen.) McCarty
Yellow card 67' Wallace
Yellow card 72' Edward		 Report Cristman 4', 59'
Morsink Yellow card 21'
Wallace Yellow card 28'
Castillo 39'
Najar 51'		 Stadium: RFK Stadium
Attendance: 2,804
Referee: Rhode Island Chris Penso

Jerseys
Home
Away
Away Alternate
Away Alt. 2
TypeShirtShortsSocksFirst appearance / Info
HomeRed / White hoopsRedRed
AwayBlue / White hoopsBlueBlue
Away Alt.Blue / White hoopsBlueWhiteMLS, May 5 against Houston / MLS Cup 2010
Away Alt. 2Blue / White hoopsWhiteWhiteMLS, June 26 against Chivas USA → 2008 Away Shorts

Squad

As of August 21, 2010.[32] Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player
1 GK United States USA Kevin Hartman
2 DF United States USA Daniel Hernández
3 DF United States USA Ugo Ihemelu
4 DF United States USA Heath Pearce
5 DF Colombia COL Jair Benítez (on loan from Deportivo Cali)
6 DF Brazil BRA Jackson (on loan from São Paulo FC)
7 FW Colombia COL Milton Rodriguez
8 MF Brazil BRA Bruno Guarda
9 FW United States USA Jeff Cunningham
10 FW Colombia COL David Ferreira (on loan from At. Paranaense)
12 MF United States USA Eric Avila
13 MF United States USA Dax McCarty
14 MF United States USA George John
No. Pos. Nation Player
15 DF United States USA Kyle Davies
16 FW Saint Kitts and Nevis SKN Atiba Harris
17 MF Bosnia and Herzegovina BIH Perica Marošević
18 FW Honduras HON Marvin Chávez (on loan from Marathón)
19 DF United States USA Zach Loyd
20 FW United States USA Brek Shea
21 MF Mexico MEX Bryan Leyva
22 GK United States USA Josh Lambo
23 FW United States USA Andrew Wiedeman
24 DF United States USA Eric Alexander
26 DF United States USA Anthony Wallace
27 DF Canada CAN Edson Edward
31 FW United States USA Jason Yeisley
44 GK Argentina ARG Darío Sala

Formation

4–5–1 formation against Real Salt Lake on Nov. 6

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