FC Dallas and San Diego FC played out a 3-3 draw in an MLS encounter that exposed defensive vulnerabilities despite Dallas's attacking dominance. The hosts controlled proceedings with 13 shots to San Diego's five, generating 2.71 expected goals compared to their visitors' 2.04, yet Dallas's 3-4-2-1 formation struggled to contain the away side's clinical finishing. Petar Musa's hat-trick powered Dallas's attacking threat, though his goalkeeper's 62.5 per cent save rate proved insufficient against San Diego's efficient 4-3-3 setup, which saw Onni Valakari net twice. Dallas's expected goals against figure of 3.07 highlighted how San Diego repeatedly found space in transition, with the visitors' ruthless conversion rate punishing the home side's possession-based approach. Ricardo Montero oversaw a match characterised by end-to-end play rather than tactical coherence, with both defences ultimately undone by incisive attacking play. The draw leaves both teams searching for defensive solidity.