Against all odds, FC Dallas is headed to the MLS Cup Finals for the first time in its history. Dallas punched their ticket to play the Colorado Rapids in Toronto this past Sunday night by defeating the LA Galaxy 3-0 at their home stadium in Carson, California. There were a handful of players from Dallas that could have been chosen as man of the match on the night, showing how dominant a performance this was. MLS MVP candidate David Ferreira scored and had an assist, while Kevin Hartman was simply brilliant in goal, showing just how much Dallas missed him throughout his 6-week injury leave. The outside midfielders used their speed and wide position to wreak havoc on the flanks, with Brek Shea in fine form at the moment. Daniel Hernandez took up his usual role of dictating the play from the middle of the field, while center back George John refused to let Edson Buddle do anything for the Galazy up front. Donovan, Buddle, and even Beckham proved no match for the speed and tenacity of this Dallas offense.

The first goal came 26 minutes into the match when Ferreira turned past two defensers on the outside of the box and half volleyed the ball into the corner of the net. This was all Dallas needed to build upon as Brek Shea then put a low ball across the goal for George John to pounce on shortly into the second half. Marvin Chavez finished up the scoring off an assist from Ferreira by slotting home past Galaxy keeper Donovan Ricketts. All in all, the entire team stepped up and put in a fantastic performance, one which they hope has finally started giving them the respect they feel they have deserved all season. This next Sunday, respect or none, they’ll have a chance at the trophy.