Ran Benyamin Scores Dramatic MLS Winner for FC Dallas in Injury Time

Israeli midfielder Ran Benyamin delivered a dramatic late winner for FC Dallas in their Major League Soccer match against Real Salt Lake on August 20, 2026. Coming off the bench, Benyamin scored his first MLS goal with a powerful long-range shot during injury time, securing a 4-3 victory for Dallas. The goal marked Dallas' sixth away win of the season and their fourth victory in five matches across all competitions, maintaining their strong position in the Western Conference.

Benyamin, who joined FC Dallas from Hapoel Tel Aviv last winter, initially played as a wing-back in a three-center-back formation and only earned a starting spot in late April. Since then, he has become a regular in coach Eric Quill's midfield rotation, contributing two assists this season and scoring in a World Cup break friendly against the Auckland Rovers. This match was his 17th appearance for the club.

The win lifted FC Dallas to 33 points, placing them fifth in the Western Conference, tied with fourth-place San Jose and just one point behind third place. The victory was Dallas' second consecutive league win and sixth away from home this season. FC Dallas will next face Vancouver, led by Thomas Müller, with Benyamin expected to play a key role.