FC Dallas delivered Houston their first loss in six matches, thanks in part by one of the filthiest sideways volley (scissor?) strike from Andres Ricaurte to put Dallas up 1-0 in the first half. It wasn’t the decisive goal but immediately showed off exactly what Ricaurte’s left foot could bring to this team and gave Dallas some energy and confidence in the Texas Derby.
Creative #10
Off the bat, I should admit that I definitely missed the mark on this one. Ricaurte’s arrival gave me Rolando Escobar vibes - lots of hype and promise but didn’t really have what it took to play in MLS and not what Dallas needed.