Musa Hat Trick Powers FC Dallas 3-0 Win Over San Jose

Late Surge Decides Match

Three goals separated the sides in the final tally as FC Dallas defeated the San Jose Earthquakes 3-0 at Toyota Stadium. The match on Saturday, October 24, 2026, remained scoreless for the vast majority of the regulation time, with both offenses struggling to find consistent rhythm against organized defenses.

The decisive momentum shifted dramatically in the closing minutes, where the home side capitalized on late pressure to secure a comfortable victory over the visitors.

Musa’s Decisive Impact

Petar Musa emerged as the pivotal figure in the final stretch of play. He opened the scoring in the 82nd minute, breaking the deadlock when the game appeared poised for a stalemate. Musa followed up with his second goal just six minutes later in the 88th minute, extending the lead and effectively ending any realistic threat from the Earthquakes.

These two strikes demonstrated a sharpness in the final third that had been elusive for much of the contest, allowing the home team to control the tempo in the most critical phase of the match.

Final Touch and Statistics

Santiago Moreno added the third and final goal in the fourth minute of stoppage time, sealing the 3-0 result. The late flurry of activity highlighted the team's persistence in the final minutes. Statistically, Musa was the most active player for the home side, registering three total shots.

For the visiting Earthquakes, Beau Leroux recorded a single shot on target. Goalkeeping performance also played a role in the defensive structure, with Daniel recording one save for the home team, while Angus Gunn made three saves for San Jose. The clean sheet for the home defense was a significant factor in the outcome.

Post-Match Records

With this result, FC Dallas improves its record to 15 wins, 9 losses, and 7 draws. The San Jose Earthquakes drop to a record of 13 wins, 9 losses, and 9 draws. The match concluded at Toyota Stadium with no further changes to the standings beyond these updated figures.

Sources

ESPN