Match Report
New England went into the game 14th in the table on 31 points; Dallas sat 11th on 41 — a 10-point gap. New England's recent output lagged their position: 23rd on form over five rounds while 14th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.09/2.18 for New England and 1.59/1.65 for Dallas (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.57.
New England arrived off three straight defeats. The last-five ledger: New England 3/15, Dallas 9/15.
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough staged the fixture, a ground that holds 66,829. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 1-1 full-time score.