May 10, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – FC Dallas News Release
NASHVILLE, Tennessee – FC Dallas was eliminated from the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup after falling to Nashville SC, 2-0, at GEODIS Park Wednesday night.
ALLEN STRONG
FC Dallas honored the victims of Saturday’s mass shooting in Allen, Texas by wearing black armbands and a T-shirt with the message “Allen Strong”. Nashville SC offered its support with a moment of silence prior to the match and wore black armbands.
U.S. OPEN CUP RECORD
FC Dallas’ Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup record falls to 36-23-6 with tonight’s 2-0 Round of 32 defeat to Nashville SC. The club now holds a 13-16-3 record when playing on the road.
DEBUTS
Defender Geovane Jesus made his Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup as a starter, playing 78 minutes. Forward Bernard Kamungo also made his debut after subbing in the 68th minute. Defender Amet Korça made his FC Dallas debut as a sub for Sebastian Lletget in the 78th minute. Goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer made his 2023 season debut.
UP NEXT
FC Dallas resumes MLS play on Saturday, May 13 against in-state rival Austin FC at Q2 Stadium. The match will kick off at 7:30PM CT on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV, the FC Dallas App, Talk Radio 1190AM and TUDN 1270AM.
LINEUPS
FC Dallas – Jimmy Maurer; Geovane Jesus (Facundo Quignon – 78′), Sebastien Ibeagha, Marco Farfan; Ema Twumasi (Jáder Obrian – 68′), Edwin Cerrillo, Paxton Pomykal, Sam Junqua (Bernard Kamungo – 68′); Sebastian Lletget (Amet Korça – 78′), Jesús Ferreira, Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Alan Velasco – 62′).
Substitutes not used – Maarten Paes, Nolan Norris.
Nashville SC – Elliot Panicco; Brian Anunga (Joey DeZart II – 84′), Lukas MacNaughton (Jack Maher – 46′), Josh Bauer, Taylor Washington; Randall Leal (Luke Haakenson – 46′), Ján Gregus, Sean Davis (Alex Muyl – 46′); Laurence Wyke, Ethan Zubak, Fafà Picault (Jacob Shaffelburg – 68′).
Substitutes not used – Joe WIllis, Hanny Mukhtar.
SCORING SUMMARY
NSH: Fafà Picault (Taylor Washington) – 63′
NSH: Alex Muyl (Brian Anunga) – 76′
MISCONDUCT SUMMARY
DAL: Geovane Jesus (caution) – 72′
DAL: Alan Velasco (caution) – 88′
Weather: Partly cloudy, 80°F
Attendance: 5,196
FC DALLAS POSTGAME QUOTES
Head Coach Nico Estévez
On the team’s decision to wear t-shirts and armbands in support of victims of the recent tragedy in Allen, TX…
“It’s something that happened very close to us, and the players reached out to me and wanted to send their support to the victims and community. We have a group that’s very mature and they want to…
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