FC Dallas continued their MLS preseason slate of matches, falling 1-0 to USL Championship side San Diego Loyal, who were playing their first preseason match under new manager Landon Donovan.
After a scoreless first half, FC Dallas 2018 draft pick Francis Atuahene netted the game's only goal in the second frame to provide the decisive tally for San Diego Loyal.
1-0
— San Diego Loyal (@SanDiegoLoyal) February 2, 2020
First goal scored by @AtuaheneFrancis. pic.twitter.com/gnxKXPpBB4
It was a youthful starting XI fielded by FC Dallas head coach Luchi Gonzalez as he looks to finalize his roster plans heading into the upcoming season.
The match marked the first-ever victory for USL expansion side San Diego, which is coached by USMNT icon and MLS legend Landon Donovan. Check out some of Donovan's post-match thoughts below.
Some post-game thoughts from manager @landondonovan after the first win for @SanDiegoLoyal. #USL pic.twitter.com/v7vjifNhpZ
— Cesar Hernandez (@cesarhfutbol) February 2, 2020
Goals
- Francis Atuahene - SD
Lineup
FC Dallas starting XI: Jimmy Maurer; Bryan Reynolds, Nkosi Burgess, Callum Montgomery, Derek Waldeck, Maneul Ferriol, Tanner Tessman, Thomas Roberts, Cal Jennings, Ema Twusami, Ricardo Pepi
