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SEATTLE, WA (October 15, 2017)<\/strong> – FC Dallas headed into Seattle knowing what needed to be done.\u00a0 Three points against Seattle Sounders FC is no easy feat, but they had to find a way.\u00a0 Instead, FC Dallas lose in Seattle, taking an embarrassing 4-0 whooping.\u00a0 Will Bruin and company proved to be too much for the Dallas side, who failed to show up once again.\u00a0 As a team that has showed mental lapses time and time again, it might be best for FC Dallas to finish below the playoff line.<\/p>\n

FC Dallas Lose in Seattle – Down to Final Chance<\/h1>\n

Dallas Deplorable Defending<\/h2>\n

It was a fairly even first half between the two sides.\u00a0 Seattle’s chances surely looking more dangerous than Dallas’, but shots between them were close.\u00a0 In the 31st minute, a terrible half-backheel pass from Javier Morales set up a quick counter for Seattle.\u00a0 Three touches of the ball by Seattle and the ball was in the net.\u00a0 Javi’s poor touch fell in stride for Clint Dempsey, who took a quick touch and slotted a through ball to Victor Rodriguez.\u00a0 Victor took a touch and calmly placed the game’s first goal around Jesse Gonzalez.<\/p>\n

Dallas came out in the 2nd half looking to pressure Seattle, but Stefan Frei and the defense were up to the task.\u00a0 Just past the hour mark, Seattle would double the lead.\u00a0 Kelvin Leerdam cut in from the right side and found a streaking Dempsey just outside the box.\u00a0 He took a quick shot through the legs of Matt Hedges, and forced a save out of Jesse Gonzalez, who was unable to hold it, and Will Bruin capitalized.<\/p>\n

Just three minutes later, Bruin would double his tally.\u00a0 Bruin found himself in the box but had a bad touch, but thankfully the Dallas’ defense was there to give it right back.\u00a0 Dallas was unable to clear, and the ball found itself right back to Bruin facing goal, and would finish the easiest goal of the night.<\/p>\n

Dallas would continue to surrender the game for the rest of the second half.\u00a0 The defense refused to step up, and instead allowed Seattle to basically walk up to the 18 yard box before pressing.\u00a0 The Sounders enjoyed holding possession and finding simple one-two passes around the Dallas midfield.\u00a0 Late second half substitute Lamar Neagle would add salt to the wounds in stoppage time, and the final score ended 4-0.<\/p>\n

Seemingly All Lost<\/h1>\n

Dallas fans were thrilled early in the season.\u00a0 Not really finishing the 2016 season off the way we wanted, but winning two trophies in that season showed us something.\u00a0 Starting off the 2017 season strong as well, it seemed they would be on pace to maybe even go for three this season.\u00a0 The pride of seeing our players called up for national team duty as well showed recognition of the team’s success.\u00a0 But when those players returned from national team duty, it seemed like they were not the same players.\u00a0 Imagine someone borrowing your car for the weekend, and then returning it with dents, scratches, and a new paint job.\u00a0 Or even worse, borrowing your car, and then returning a bicycle.\u00a0 When Matt Hedges and Kellyn Acosta returned from USMNT duty, they were not, and have not, been the same players.\u00a0 World Cup Qualification, extra travel, and extra practices have certainly taken a toll on their play.\u00a0 This FC Dallas team never looked the same, and is still struggling to find that extra gear.\u00a0 These last several months have been a rude awakening for all of us.\u00a0 Good teams find a way out of these struggles.\u00a0 Dallas has come up short in just about every aspect of the game.\u00a0 It has come to the point where most FC Dallas supporters even wonder if making the playoffs is worth it. Based on how we’ve been playing recently (and especially tonight in Seattle), I’m not sure we deserve that chance of being embarrassed in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

One Last Chance<\/h1>\n

Decision Day 2017 will be one of the wildest ones in recent times.\u00a0 The Eastern Conference has their teams, just unsure of placement.\u00a0 The Western Conference though has left tons of uncertainty and excitement (or anger\/fear\/concern) for soccer fans to look forward to.\u00a0 Dallas will head back home to prepare to face a LA Galaxy side that has really disappointed this season and will not be in the 2017 Playoffs.<\/p>\n

Dallas must find three points at home.\u00a0 I’ve said this a lot over the last several months, but it will be the last time for 2017.\u00a0 With San Jose earning a point away in Vancouver tonight, they have jumped ahead of Dallas in the standings based on total wins.\u00a0 And for San Jose, they will head back home to face Minnesota United in their final regular season game.<\/p>\n

All the chips are on the table now.\u00a0 Teams have made the final turn and are heading towards the checkered flag.\u00a0 Dallas has run out of gas and are limping to the finish line.\u00a0 Can they find a way into the playoffs?\u00a0 And if they do happen to do so, is there even a chance they could advance past the first round?\u00a0 Decision Day cometh, and that right soon.<\/p>\n

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