Ups and downs were always going to be apart of FC Dallas' season under first-year head coach Luchi Gonzalez.
The last two matches exemplified that roller coaster of a ride this team has been on. After cruising to a 2-0 lead against the Vancouver Whitecaps on June 26, Dallas surrendered two goals late to drop points at home, drawing 2-2.
Four days later, Dallas struggled to get going against a strong Portland Timbers side, allowing an early goal. Even after a strong second half, which produced chances and put the Timbers on the defensive, the team had nothing to show for it, falling 1-0.