Here's an in-depth look at Sporting KC's 2-1 loss to FC Dallas on Sunday, by diving into the major stats, records and milestones.
Sporting KC Team Facts
- Sporting KC and FC Dallas battled for first place on Sunday.
- FC Dallas defeated the visitors 2-1 to earn all three points.
- With the loss, Sporting KC dropped to fourth place in the Western Conference with 12 points and a 4-3-0 record, five points behind first place FC Dallas (5-1-2).
- With the goal on Sunday, Sporting KC has scored in 11 straight games versus FC Dallas.
- Twelve of the last 14 FC Dallas versus Sporting KC fixtures in all competitions have produced three or more goals.
Sporting KC Player Facts
- Brad Davis made his 400th appearance on Sunday starting and playing 90 minutes against FC Dallas and becoming the fifth player to reach that milestone all time joining Kevin Hartman, Nick Rimando, Kyle Beckerman and Steve Ralston.
- The two goals allowed on Sunday were the first goals that Sporting KC has conceded on the road in 2016.
- Graham Zusi missed Sunday’s match due to illness.
- Jimmy Medranda made his first start in 2016, replacing Zusi.
- Medranda was replaced by Diego Rubio in the 79th minute.
- Lawrence Olum opened the scoring for Sporting KC on Sunday. Olum’s first goal since July 19, 2014 against the LA Galaxy.
- Olum’s goal came from a Benny Feilhaber corner kick. The assist was Feilhaber's first in 2016, but 35th in his regular season MLS career.
- Feilhaber now has three goals and five assists in five games versus FC Dallas over the course of the last two seasons.
FC Dallas Team Facts
- FC Dallas is in first place in League standings with 17 points.
- With two goals on Sunday, FC Dallas has now scored in 15 of their last 16 matches against Sporting Kansas City.
FC Dallas Player Facts
- Michael Barrios scored FC Dallas' first goal on Sunday. Assists from Maximilliano Urruti and Kellyn Acosta.
- Mauro Rosales scored the game-winner, unassisted.
- FC Dallas has scored 13 goals in open play this season.
General Facts
- The match was nationally televised on FS1 with commentary from Alexi Lalas, John Strong and Julie Stewart-Binks.
- Sporting KC returns to the pitch on Sunday to face San Jose. The Western Conference matchup with be broadcasted on ESPN at 2:30 p.m. CT.
