FC Dallas managed to do a few first on Saturday evening in their 5-3 victory over the Minnesota United. First, they scored... and scored, and scored, and scored and one more for good measure. After being shut out in four of the last six, unleashing for five against a surging MinU side is a big positive. Second, they got their first points after conceding the opening goal. Dallas was 0-8-0 after conceding the first goal, but found a way to change that narrative. Third, going direct was good. More on that below.
Get the ball right
Reggie Cannon and Michael Barrios have occupied the right side of the field, and despite being very dangerous players in their own right, they are not known for the abilities to combine with each other.