On Sunday, 23 February 2025, FC Dallas kicked off their Major League Soccer campaign with a 2–1 victory over rivals Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium. The match, which began at 01:30 UTC on Matchday 1, saw the Dynamo take a 1–0 lead into the half-time interval. Armando Villarrea of the USA served as the referee for this Texas derby, the opening fixture of the 2025 regular season.

The result handed FC Dallas a vital three points on the road in their season opener, establishing early momentu...