Petar Musa’s Hat Trick Secures Dramatic Draw for FC Dallas Against San Diego FC

FRISCO, Texas — Petar Musa delivered a stunning performance, scoring a hat trick in the fifth minute of stoppage time to salvage a 3-3 draw for FC Dallas against San Diego FC on Saturday night at Toyota Stadium. The dramatic equalizer capped a back-and-forth contest where San Diego twice held a two-goal lead.

Musa’s Heroics and Rising Goal Count

Musa’s three goals bring his season total to five in just four matches, positioning him as a leading contender for the MLS Golden Boot presented by Audi. This marks his second career hat trick and second multi-goal game of the 2026 season. The forward’s final goal came after a brilliant run by Bernard Kamungo, who navigated past three San Diego defenders to set up Musa for the decisive finish.

San Diego FC’s Early Lead and Response

San Diego (3-0-1) appeared to be in control early in the match, taking a 2-0 lead through penalty kicks converted by Onni Valakari in the 21st minute and Marcus Ingvartsen in the 31st minute. Valakari extended San Diego’s advantage to 3-1 in the 51st minute, with a shot that deflected off Dallas defender Nolan Norris.

Dallas Fights Back

FC Dallas (1-1-2) responded with goals from Musa in the 41st and 54th minutes. His first goal came off a rebound after pressure from Musa and Joaquin Valiente forced a turnover in San Diego’s end. The second goal was a penalty kick awarded after San Diego goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega fouled Kamungo in the box.

Match Details and Key Stats

Despite only possessing 40% of the possession, FC Dallas outshot San Diego 13-5, with 8-4 on target. Nolan Norris made his season debut as a starting defender for Dallas, marking the fourth different starting lineup used by the team in as many matches this season. FC Dallas extended its regular-season sellout streak to 37 consecutive matches, drawing 11,004 fans to Toyota Stadium.

Looking Ahead

FC Dallas will look to build on this momentum as they prepare for their next match on Tuesday, March 17. San Diego FC will aim to regain their winning form in their upcoming fixture.