FC Dallas’ U19 title defense took a hit on Sunday, as the club fell to Arsenal’s youth side 2-1 in its opening match of the 2018 Dallas Cup at the Cotton Bowl.
Bukayo Saka nailed a great shot outside of the box, bending it past FC Dallas keeper Carlos Avilez in the 65th minute to give Arsenal the late lead in a back and forth match.
“I wouldn’t feel any different about the match if we had won the game,” FC Dallas youth coach Chris Hayden said. “I think we have to come back and play tomorrow and play with a lot of energy.