Coach Quill Believes FC Dallas Can Do Better After
September 26, 2026 · Argentina
FC Dallas coach Eric Quill believes his team can do better after their draw against Austin FC as they prepare to face Los Angeles FC in MLS.
Coach Quill Believes FC Dallas Can Be Better After
Why this is important
The draw against Austin FC was a concern for FC Dallas, who had previously been in good form with three consecutive wins. Coach Eric Quill emphasized the importance of improving the team's performance, especially in the attack line, ahead of the match against Los Angeles FC. With their position in the Western Conference standings tight, every point is valuable as they catch the league leaders, the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Background
FC Dallas currently occupies fourth place in the MLS Western Conference standings with 44 points, while Los Angeles FC is in sixth place, three points behind. This match is important for both teams to improve their position in the MLS playoff competition, especially for LAFC who want to recover after disappointing results.
Main Points
- Coach Quill Believes FC Dallas Can Do Better After.
- FC Dallas coach Eric Quill believes his team can do better after their draw against Austin FC as they prepare to face Los Angeles FC in MLS.
- Quill backs Dallas to ‘be better’ than in Austin draw.
“It wasn't our usual game,” Quill said referring to the draw against Austin. "Everyone is used to four goals from us, so the result felt like less. However, we did not lack in effort or the chances we created. We will work in front of goal, increase our confidence and prepare to face LAFC. The players were disappointed because the draw was not exciting, but there are still many games to come, and we will do better in these games."
FC Dallas currently sits fourth in the Western Conference standings with 44 points, and they know that a win could help them catch up with the league leaders Vancouver Whitecaps. Meanwhile, LAFC is in sixth place, three points behind Dallas after failing to win in their last two matches. After a surprising 1-3 loss to Sporting Kansas City, LAFC also suffered a draw against the San Jose Earthquakes, where they conceded a goal in the 98th minute.
Both teams will face big challenges, especially LAFC who will have to play without several key players, including Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga who are on international duty. LAFC coach, Marc Dos Santos, emphasized that his team would not look for excuses even though there were many players absent. "We never start the week complaining about who's not there. We have seven players out, but we're going to prepare as best we can for the game against Dallas with everything we have here," he said.
Key Players to Watch
FC Dallas – Joaquin Valiente
Joaquin Valiente has recorded 11 assists for Dallas this season, becoming the first player to reach double figures in assists in a season since Michael Barrios recorded 15 assists in 2019. In the past 15 years, only four Dallas players have had more than 10 assists in a season, all of them coming from South American countries (Uruguay's Valiente, Colombia's Barrios, Argentina's Maximiliano Urruti and Mauro Diaz).
Los Angeles FC – Mathieu Choiniere
With Son and Bouanga absent, both of whom have scored half of LAFC's goals in the regular season (20 of 40, not including own goals), Mathieu Choiniere is the next highest scorer for the club with two goals. However, he did not register a single shot against San Jose and only had one touch in the opponent's area.
Match Prediction: Victory for FC Dallas
Dallas has won four of their 15 regular meetings with LAFC (D3 L8), with all of those wins coming at home. They have only lost once at home to LAFC (W4 D2), conceding more than one goal just once, while scoring two or more goals five times. Dallas has also scored two or more goals in seven of their last ten home games.
With statistics showing their dominance at home, the chances for FC Dallas to achieve victory in this match are quite high, although LAFC is trying hard to improve their performance in this encounter. Probability of Winning according to OPTA: FC Dallas – 44.1% | Draw – 26.8% | Los Angeles FC – 29.1%
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What happened next
FC Dallas will face Los Angeles FC who are also struggling to get back to winning ways after poor results in the last two matches. A win in this game would not only strengthen Dallas' position in the standings, but also provide a morale boost for the team heading into the rest of the season. Coach Quill hopes that his team can take advantage of opportunities and increase their confidence to achieve positive results in the upcoming matches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the result of FC Dallas vs Austin FC?
FC Dallas drew 0-0 against Austin FC.
What is FC Dallas' position in the current standings?
FC Dallas currently occupies fourth place in the Western Conference standings with 44 points.
What impact will this draw have on FC Dallas?
The draw against Austin was considered a setback for FC Dallas, who previously had three consecutive wins.
Who is FC Dallas' next opponent?
FC Dallas will host Los Angeles FC in the continuation of Major League Soccer (MLS) on Saturday.
How is LAFC's condition ahead of the match against FC Dallas?
LAFC will play without several key players, including Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga who are on international duty.