Road wins are always hard to get in MLS. A win shouldn’t be taken for granted against a team of Real Salt Lake’s quality. The result itself shouldn’t raise any red flags, but FC Dallas, as they often do, struggled to pass the eye test.
It’s a possession game
FCD looked understandably exhausted after playing just three nights earlier, but they also struggled to retain possession and make simple passes. Yes, Dallas are a counter attacking team, but RSL overran Dallas’ midfield and were able to choke them out of the game.