As the 2025 MLS regular season winds down, FC Dallas looks back on a year of resilience, a late unbeaten streak, and a few tough setbacks while celebrating its 30th anniversary.
At the same time, Toyota Stadium in Frisco is undergoing a $182 million renovation, setting the stage for bigger games under brighter lights by 2028.
Here’s a look at the season’s key moments and the big changes — including one of the largest projects in MLS — taking shape at the club’s stadium.
A Season of Peaks and Valleys
Celebrating its 30th year in Major League Soccer, FC Dallas fought through the 2025 season under first-year head coach Eric Quill, who took the reins after Peter Luccin’s interim stint in 2024. The team faced a sluggish start but found its rhythm with a six-game unbeaten run in September that boosted playoff hopes and attendance at Toyota Stadium.
Forward Petar Musa has been a standout, leading the team with 18 goals as of mid-October.
However, inconsistencies hit the club throughout the season. A 2-1 loss to the LA Galaxy on Oct. 11 was emblematic of those challenges, putting Dallas on shaky ground for the playoffs. Injuries — notably the season-ending loss of defender Geovane Jesus, reported in February — added to the team’s hurdles.
Bright spots included the MLS debut of homegrown talent Diego Garcia and the emotional farewell to veteran Matt Hedges, who wrapped up an impressive 349-appearance career.
The club also celebrated its 30-year history with new Dallas Burn-inspired uniforms — a nod to the team’s original name before rebranding as “Los Toros” (The Bulls) around 2005.
Toyota Stadium: A New Chapter
Off the field, Toyota Stadium is in the middle of a major overhaul. The east side of the stadium has been closed this season as construction moves forward on a $182 million project that began back in March.
The revamp will reportedly add more seats, new suite levels, more concessions and restrooms, along with the largest video board ever built in an MLS-specific venue. Construction is set to finish by early 2028, according to the club, turning the stadium into a state-of-the-art new venue while maintaining its Frisco address.
Looking Forward
With the season winding down, FC Dallas is laying the groundwork for a brighter future. Young players like Tarik Scott and Herbert Endeley have been loaned out for experience, while North Texas SC (the official reserve team for FC Dallas) Captain Sam Sarver was called up, and continues to shine after being named MLS NEXT Pro Player of the Month in July.
FC Dallas closes out its 2025 regular season Saturday, Oct. 18, against the Vancouver Whitecaps in an away match at BC Place Stadium. Los Toros currently sit eighth in the Western Conference and must win their next game — or hope for favorable results elsewhere — to secure a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs.