Toyota Stadium, Frisco, TX
Friday, July 25, 2025 – Kickoff: 8:30 PM ET
Broadcast: Apple TV – MLS Season Pass
Match Overview
A pivotal inter-conference clash unfolds in Texas as FC Dallas hosts New York City FC in a Week 25 MLS showdown. Dallas, currently 12th in the Western Conference, is clawing for playoff relevance, while NYCFC sits 8th in the East, just three points above the postseason line. Dallas snapped a winless streak with a commanding 3–0 victory over St. Louis City, while NYCFC settled for a 1–1 draw at Sporting Kansas City, extending their unbeaten road run to two matches. Historically, New York has dominated this matchup, going unbeaten in 7 of 8 all-time meetings.
Team Form & Stats
| Category | FC Dallas | New York City FC |
| Record | 6–10–7 (25 pts) | 10–8–5 (35 pts) |
| Goals Scored | 32 | 30 |
| Goals Conceded | 41 | 26 |
| Home Record | 2–6–2 | 3–5–3 (Away) |
| Last 5 Matches | W–D–L–L–L | D–W–L–W–L |
| Head-to-Head (Last 5) | 0 Wins | 3 Wins, 2 Draws |
Dallas has struggled defensively at home, conceding multiple goals in five of their last seven at Toyota Stadium. NYCFC, meanwhile, has shown resilience on the road, earning points in 6 of their last 9 away fixtures.
Key Players to Watch
FC Dallas
Petar Musa – 11 goals, 5 assists
Red-hot striker with back-to-back braces; leads MLS in goals over last 5 matches.
Kaick Ferreira – 1 goal, 2 assists
Young midfielder finding rhythm; scored first MLS goal last week.
Maarten Paes (GK) – 2.1 saves/game
Veteran keeper with two clean sheets in last five starts.
New York City FC
Alonso Martínez – 7 goals, 3 assists
Costa Rican forward with pace and finishing ability.
Andrés Perea – 1 goal (last match)
Midfield engine who broke his scoring drought vs. SKC.
Matt Freese (GK) – 1.8 saves/game
Solid shot-stopper with strong distribution.
Tactical Breakdown
FC Dallas Strategy:
Feed Musa early and often; exploit NYCFC’s high line.
Use Kaick and Lletget to control midfield tempo.
Stay compact defensively and avoid early lapses.
NYCFC Strategy:
Press high and dominate possession (55.9%).
Use Moralez and Martínez to stretch Dallas’s backline.
Target set pieces and capitalize on Dallas’s defensive errors.
NYCFC is unbeaten in last 7 vs. Dallas, including a 3–1 win in April 2023.
Dallas has won just 2 of last 10 home matches, conceding 1.5 goals/game.
MATCH ODDS
FC Dallas + 140 Draw + 240 New York City FC + 160
Over 2.5 – 160 Under 2.5 + 120
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, July 24, 2025
