Columbus Crew SC kicked off a tough road trip week of the year with a 0-0 draw against the best in the West. Neither team was able to break down solid defense while the late summer heat slowed the game down.
The rare chances mostly happened in the first half. Michael Barrios nearly gave FC Dallas the lead in the 17th minute as the home side played direct. Santiago Mosquera drove a long ball across the field and Barros drove down on the Crew SC goal and ripped a shot from a tight angle, just outside the post.