Ran Benjamin Scores Last-Minute Winner for Dallas in Dramatic MLS Victory

Israeli midfielder Ran Benjamin made a decisive impact for FC Dallas in Major League Soccer on Thursday morning, scoring his first goal for the club in the 90th minute to secure a 4-3 away win against Real Salt Lake. Benjamin, who transferred to the United States this summer, came off the bench at the start of the second half with Dallas leading 3-1. Despite Real Salt Lake equalizing to 3-3, Benjamin netted the winning goal in stoppage time, delivering a crucial and dramatic victory for his team.

Elsewhere in the MLS, the Israeli duo at Charlotte FC continued their strong season. Liel Abada assisted Idan Tokelomati’s goal in the 20th minute, contributing to Charlotte’s 3-1 lead against Toronto FC, who were down to 10 men. However, Toronto managed to level the score at 3-3.

In another match, former Israeli national team forwards Tzur Turgeman and Thai Baribo featured prominently. Turgeman played 77 minutes in New England Revolution’s 3-0 win, while Baribo’s scoring streak ended after five consecutive games with no goals this time. The performances highlight the growing influence of Israeli players in the MLS this season.