FC Dallas 1-0 Seattle Sounders: Kaick’s 63rd-Minute Winner

Updated October 17, 2026: FC Dallas beat Seattle Sounders FC 1-0 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday, October 14. Kaick da Silva Ferreira scored the only goal in the 63rd minute, finishing a setup from Osaze Urhoghide. The result ended Seattle’s nine-match unbeaten run and clinched FC Dallas a place in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs.

The match was scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in Frisco, which was observing Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−05:00). That corresponded to 5:30 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−07:00) in Seattle and 12:30 a.m. UTC on Thursday, October 15. The confirmed final was FC Dallas 1, Seattle Sounders FC 0.

FC Dallas vs. Seattle Sounders: final score and match facts

The official MLS match center confirms the score and scoring play. Seattle’s match report lists the attendance and full team statistics.

How Kaick’s 63rd-minute goal decided the match

Seattle created several dangerous openings before halftime. Dejan Joveljić had an early chance in the 13th minute, but FC Dallas goalkeeper Daniel stopped his attempt. Six minutes later, Jackson Ragen got a touch on Albert Rusnák’s free kick but could not direct it past the keeper. Joveljić then sent a shot just wide in the 25th minute, and Daniel denied another effort three minutes later.

Dallas also threatened. Petar Musa’s scissor kick in the 45th minute narrowly missed the near post. Soon after the break, Kaick tried to score from a tight angle, but Seattle goalkeeper Andrew Thomas read it and pushed the ball away. Those chances kept the match level until Dallas’s next set piece produced the breakthrough.

In the 63rd minute, Osaze Urhoghide headed a corner toward the top of the penalty area. Kaick met the ball with a volley and sent it into the upper-left corner. The sequence turned a dead-ball delivery into the match’s only goal and gave Dallas the lead it protected through the final whistle. The official match record credits Urhoghide with the assist and Kaick with the finish.

Seattle pushed for an equalizer. Jordan Morris sent a 69th-minute attempt wide, and Snyder Brunell forced another save from Daniel in the 75th minute. Dallas’ keeper finished with seven saves, helping preserve the clean sheet and the 1-0 result.

Match stats: Seattle pressed, Daniel kept Dallas in front

The numbers underline why the match stayed close even with only one goal. Seattle recorded more total attempts and corners, while Dallas needed fewer shots on target to find the decisive finish. MLS described Seattle as having a slight possession advantage overall.

Seattle’s higher shot and corner totals show sustained attacking activity, but those counts alone do not measure the quality of each chance. Daniel’s seven saves were central to the final score: he denied early opportunities and stopped a late effort after Kaick had put Dallas ahead.

What the win meant for FC Dallas and Seattle

FC Dallas entered the match on 47 points according to its pregame guide. The victory moved the club to 50 points and, with other required results in place, secured its playoff berth. MLS reported Dallas in third place in the Western Conference at 14-7-8, with five regular-season matches remaining at the time of its playoff announcement. The clinch is the lasting consequence of the win beyond the three points.

Seattle left Frisco with 41 points and a record of 11-10-8, seventh in the Western Conference at the time of its postgame report. The loss ended a nine-match unbeaten stretch (four wins and five draws) that had begun on August 22. That run was a pre-match form sequence; it does not by itself determine Seattle’s final position or postseason outcome.

Kickoff time, highlights, and official records

For readers checking the kickoff across time zones, the local match date was Wednesday, October 14, in Frisco: 7:30 p.m. CDT (UTC−05:00). Seattle’s corresponding time was 5:30 p.m. PDT (UTC−07:00). The same instant was 00:30 UTC on Thursday, October 15, so the UTC date differs from the venue date by one calendar day.

The clubs’ pregame coverage guides listed Apple TV for video coverage, with FC Dallas also announcing audio through its app and YouTube channel. These were matchday listings; replay access can depend on platform, account, and region. For the confirmed final and event timeline, use the MLS match center. The official MLS highlights page is the league’s video listing for the match.

Official sources

• MLS match center: final score and goal summary
• Seattle Sounders match report: attendance, lineups, and statistics
• Seattle Sounders recap: match timeline and unbeaten-run context
• MLS: FC Dallas clinches an Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs spot
• FC Dallas pregame guide: kickoff and coverage information

All score, goal, time, and standings references above are tied to the October 14, 2026 match and the official reports published after it. Pregame broadcast information is historical.