FC Dallas Surging Towards Playoff Spot After Tumultuous Start
Turnaround Propels FC Dallas to Brink of Postseason
Three months ago, the playoff prospects for FC Dallas looked bleak. The club had plummeted down the Western Conference standings, dropping as low as 13th place by mid-July. However, a remarkable turnaround over the past two months has FC Dallas on the verge of clinching a postseason berth.
Unbeaten Run Revives Playoff Hopes
FC Dallas' resurgence began in August, as the team embarked on an eight-game unbeaten streak. This run of form has lifted them back into playoff position, with FC Dallas now sitting just outside the top six in the West.
"The turnaround in the last two months, where FC Dallas has gone unbeaten in their last eight games has helped push them to the brink of clinching a playoff spot," wrote Big D Soccer.
Opportunity to Secure Spot This Weekend
FC Dallas now has the chance to officially punch their ticket to the MLS Cup Playoffs this weekend. They travel to face LAFC, who have already clinched a postseason berth. A positive result against the conference leaders would secure a playoff spot for FC Dallas.
"FC Dallas looks to secure playoff spot this weekend in LA," the Big D Soccer article stated.
Rollercoaster Season for Struggling Club
FC Dallas' dramatic turnaround comes after a tumultuous start to the campaign. The club was firmly in playoff position in the early going, before a prolonged slump saw them plummet down the standings.
"Three months ago, the MLS Cup Playoffs looked like a mirage for FC Dallas," Big D Soccer noted. "The club was floundering in the standings, going from a top six team in the Western Conference at the beginning of May, all the way down to as low as 13th place by the middle of July."
Opportunity for Young Talent to Shine
The struggles earlier in the season opened the door for some of FC Dallas' young talent to step up. Midfielder Tanner Tessmann, who is also a member of the U.S. men's national team, has become a key contributor for the club.
"Tessmann has quickly become a key contributor for Lyon in France's Ligue 1, is among several midfielders fighting to be part of Mauricio Pochettino's squad long-term," wrote SBI Soccer.
TL;DR
- FC Dallas has surged back into playoff position after a tumultuous start to the season
- The club went on an 8-game unbeaten run to climb the Western Conference standings
- FC Dallas can clinch a postseason berth with a positive result against LAFC this weekend
- Young talents like Tanner Tessmann have emerged as key figures during FC Dallas' turnaround
- The team's resurgence comes after they plummeted down the standings earlier in the year