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Mora scores in stoppage time to help Timbers escape with a draw against FC Dallas

Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by The Associated Press, NBC5 DFW · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Felipe Mora scored two minutes into stoppage time to erase a late go-ahead goal by Dallas’ Petar Musa and help the Portland Timbers earn a 2-2 draw on Wednesday night. Mora took a pass from Kristoffer Velde before scoring his second goal of the season for the equalizer for Portland (5-8-3). Velde...

Why this matters in The Dallas

The draw against the Portland Timbers is a missed opportunity for FC Dallas to gain ground in the standings, and the team's fans in the city of Dallas will be watching closely to see how they bounce back on the road against San Diego FC on Saturday. The city of Dallas, which is surrounded by the larger city of Dallas, has its own distinct community of soccer fans who follow FC Dallas closely. As the team prepares to head to San Diego, they will be looking to regain their footing and make a push for the top of the table. The performance of Petar Musa, who tied for the lead in the Golden Boot Award with his 13th goal, will be key to the team's success. With the city of Dallas being part of the larger Dallas metro area, the team's fortunes are closely tied to the interests of the broader community, and a strong showing on the road will be crucial to maintaining fan support.

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Category: local · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: NBC5 DFW · Reading time: 1 min

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Mora scores in stoppage time to help Timbers escape with a draw against FC Dallas

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