A struggling start has defined a team’s opening match of the new season, as they surrendered an early lead and failed to generate meaningful offensive momentum, ultimately falling by a four-goal margin in their first game of the 2026-27 campaign. Despite early promise, defensive lapses and a lack of sustained attack left them unable to overcome the deficit, setting a challenging tone for the season ahead. The loss underscores early concerns about consistency and execution, particularly in high-pressure situations where momentum shifts quickly. Fans and analysts will now dissect whether this performance signals deeper systemic issues or simply a rough opening night.

Dallas gave up an early goal and could never get out of the gate offensively in an eventual 4-0 loss to kick off its 2026-27 campaign ...