In their 30th MLS season, FC Dallas finished 7th in the Western Conference and 16th overall with an 11-11-12 record under new head coach Eric Quill, qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2022. After a slow start using a 4-3-3 formation, a mid-season tactical shift to a 3-5-2 provided stability, resulting in a late surge. They were eliminated in Round One of the playoffs by Vancouver and reached the U.S. Open Cup Round of 16. Forward Petar Musa led the team with 18 league goals.