FRISCO, Texas -- Defenders Hernan Pertuz and Carlos Rodriguez each cleared shots off the goal line and Kevin Hartman made two spectacular saves in the final 10 minutes to preserve a 0-0 tie for FC Dallas against the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.
FRISCO, Texas -- Dan Kennedy finished with three saves to help Chivas USA tie FC Dallas 0-0 on Saturday. With the tie, FC Dallas (3-9-5) extended its winless streak to 11 games to set a new club record.
FC Dallas is on the brink of recording its longest winless streak in team history, but a matchup with Chivas USA might help it avoid that dubious feat. While attempting to end its 10-game drought, Dallas will seek to continue its mastery of a potentially fatigued Chivas squad Saturday night.
The Houston Dynamo haven't been satisfied with their play, but some time at home could help them get on track. The Dynamo look to stay undefeated at their new stadium when they meet FC Dallas on Saturday night.
Coming to ESPN2 on Saturday night: Major League Soccer's Texas Derby (pronounced "darby"), between FC Dallas and Houston Dynamo. And oh, Dallas is ready. Like, really. Just check the video, in which players like Brek Shea use all sorts of instruments -- crutches, paintball guns, large trucks, you name it -- to smash the fruit most reminiscent of the orange-clad Houston Dynamo.
After taking last Thursday and Friday off from training, FC Dallas returned to the practice field in Frisco on Monday morning and besides Blas Perez and Carlos Rodriguez, both of whom are with the Panamanian national team, there were several other players absent from the session.
FC Dallas opens play in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup on Tuesday night at FC Dallas Stadium against the Charlotte Eagles of USL Pro. However, FCD will be at less than full strength, which has been the norm all season.
Now that the Brimstone Cup resides in Chicago for the first time in over a decade, FC Dallas sets its sights on ending an eight-game winless streak at a place it has never won before, Rio Tinto Stadium, on Saturday night against Real Salt Lake.
Real Salt Lake coach Jason Kreis will be missing a number of key players due to injuries and international call-ups. His club is still in better shape than FC Dallas. RSL will try to extend its home winning streak to five Saturday night when Dallas looks to end its eight-match winless stretch.
After each season series between the Chicago Fire and FC Dallas, the Brimstone Cup is awarded to the team that earns the most points. Chicago may not even remember what the trophy looks like. The Fire look to claim their first Brimstone Cup since it was created 11 years ago while seeking to end a five-game winless streak against struggling Dallas on Wednesday night.
