What happened: Supporter groups revealed their end-of-year honors, recognizing Petar Musa and Joaquin Valiente for the 2026 season. The Dallas Guardians selected Musa as their Player of the Season. El Matador and La Murga 117 jointly named Valiente their Player of the Season.

Why it matters: The recognitions highlight key contributors as the club transitions into playoff play. Musa established himself as the focal point in the attack, previously scoring twice in a 3-0 win over San Jose to solidify the lineup.

What to watch: Dallas turns its focus to the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs as Round One action gets underway.