FC Dallas match with Columbus Crew ends in scoreless draw

FC Dallas remains in first place for the moment following a scoreless draw against the Columbus Crew SC.

The draw keeps FC Dallas atop the Western Conference standings with 50 points.

In the 13th minute Dallas nearly got on the board thanks to a counter attack from Michael Barrios. Santiago Mosquera sent a long ball to the run of Barrios who had a nice first touch to get by his defender. Barrios put then put in a hard shot from the right side of the penalty box that hit the side netting.

Columbus pressed Dallas early on in the first half with a couple solid chances. In the 27th minute Federico Higuian broke free at the top of the penalty box. The veteran attacker made one quick move around a…