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Alvarado Strike Seals 1-0 San Diego FC Victory Over FC Dallas

Alejandro Alvarado's 50th-minute goal proved to be the difference as San Diego FC held off FC Dallas for a 1-0 win at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday.

Reese Stroud

July 27, 20261 min read

Soccer match victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
Soccer match victory - illustration, Jake Team LLC
MLSFinal
FC Dallas0
San Diego FC1

July 26, 2026

Turning Point in the Second Half

The decisive moment of the contest arrived in the second half, when Alejandro Alvarado broke the deadlock for San Diego FC. His 50th-minute strike provided the only scoreline of the match, ultimately proving sufficient to secure the victory for the home side. FC Dallas, despite applying pressure throughout, could not find an equalizer to alter the trajectory of the game.

San Diego FC's Offensive Output

San Diego FC relied on persistent attacking pressure to generate their chances. Anders Dreyer led the charge for the hosts, registering a team-high seven total shots. His activity on the pitch exemplified the home side's approach, though they required Alvarado's clinical finish to convert that pressure into points. The victory improves San Diego FC's standing, moving their record to 5-5-7.

FC Dallas Attempts to Respond

FC Dallas traveled to Snapdragon Stadium seeking to spoil the home team's evening. They managed to create opportunities, with Petar Musa recording two total shots for the visitors. However, the Lonestar State contingent struggled to break through the San Diego defensive line. Despite their efforts, FC Dallas could not overcome the deficit, leaving their record at 7-5-5.

Goalkeeping and Final Whistle

The match concluded with a clean sheet for San Diego FC, thanks largely to the performance of goalkeeper CJ dos Santos. Dos Santos recorded one save to preserve the shutout. On the other side, FC Dallas goalkeeper Jonathan Sirois was called into action more frequently, making four saves in an attempt to keep the score level.

The match ended 1-0, with San Diego FC claiming the win at Snapdragon Stadium on Sunday, July 26, 2026.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/soccer/match/_/gameId/761691

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Reese Stroud

Reese Stroud covers Denison high school and area college sports.

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