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FC Dallas locks up top spot in the Western Conference with win

David Texeira’s second-half goal was enough to lock down the No.1 spot in the west for visiting Dallas

It wasn’t a pretty game for FC Dallas but a David Texeira second-half goal was all that was needed to overcome a resilient Real Salt Lake side, 1-0.

It was a contest that was also marred by a strong rain storm that came through in the second half, with the precipitation starting right as Texeira buried the would-be winner.

The victory by Dallas also officially eliminates Real Salt Lake, which will miss its first MLS playoffs in seven seasons.