Tafari scores in stoppage time to help Dallas tie Earthquakes 1-1
Nkosi Tafari scored in the fourth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally FC Dallas to a 1-1 draw with the San Jose EarthquakesMAY 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NKOSI TAFARI #17 - DEFENDER - FC DALLAS
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0 A •
0.4 SPG
3 G
0 A
0.4 SPG
Features off bench against Austin Tafari (calf) subbed into Saturday's match against Austin FC in the 59th minute, taking a shot and making two clearances in the 1-0 victory.
Impact Tafari returned from a calf injury that sidelined him for two weeks as he replaced Jose Antonio Martinez (head) at the hour mark of Saturday's win.
MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains sidelined Tafari (calf) is listed as out for Saturday's clash with St. Louis, according to the Dallas injury report.
Impact Tafari will be sidelined for a second consecutive match due to a calf strain. The defender will look to recover before a May 13 trip to Austin. For Saturday's St. Louis clash with will be Jose Antonio Martinez and Sebastien Ibeagha lining up in central defense once more.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with muscular injury Tafari missed Sunday's draw against Minnesota United due to a muscular injury, according to team reporter Garrett Melcer before the game.
Impact Tafari has recorded a goal, an assist and one clean sheet across seven MLS starts in central defense this season, but he was ruled out Sunday with an injury while Jose Antonio Martinez and Sebastien Ibeagha lined up in central defense against Minnesota.
MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores against LAFC Tafari scored a goal off his lone shot, created one chance, made three tackles (two won), three clearances, two interceptions and two blocks and was shown a yellow card during Satu...
Impact Tafari had some well-rounded defensive numbers here but this time his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as the center-back appeared completely unmarked inside the six-yard box to slot the ball home after the opposing defense failed to clear a free-kick cross from the left in the 73rd minute. That's now one goal and one assist over four starts for Tafari, a surprise extra boost for his usually impressive fantasy numbers.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist against Vancouver Tafari created two chances and assisted a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps. He also made four clearances and won one of two tackles in the match.
Impact Tafari sent in an excellent cross for Sebastien Ibeagha to head home early on in Saturday's match, his first MLS assist since August 2021. Dallas has used a different center-back pairing in all three of their games this season, with Tafari, Ibeagha and Jose Antonio Martinez all getting two starts each so far.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Seven clearances in win Tafari took a shot and made seven clearances in Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Galaxy.
Impact Tafari started alongside Jose Antonio Martinez against Los Angeles on Saturday, but he is likely to rotate with winter signing Sebastien Ibeagha in the XI.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mostly backup option this season Tafari made 27 MLS appearances (11 starts) in central defense for FC Dallas.
Impact Tafari was Dallas' third option at center-back behind Matt Hedges and Jose Antonio Martinez, and the 25-year-old started about half the number of MLS matches this season than he did in 2021.
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench against Austin Tafari (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Austin FC.
Impact Tafari is on the bench for Saturday's clash after picking up a calf injury over the international break. It was never reported as being serious and the fact that he is straight back on the bench should be an indicator that Tafari is good to go if needed.
JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Facing fitness test for weekend Tafari has picked up a calf injury and is listed as questionable in Dallas' injury report for the Austin FC clash on Saturday.
Impact Tafari has become the backup option to Jose Antonio Martinez and Matt Hedges (undisclosed) in central defense, but he has still managed 10 MLS appearances and five starts this season.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Extends contract with Dallas Tafari has signed a three-year contract extension with FC Dallas with the option to further extend for an additional two years, the club announced Friday.
Impact Tafari kept two clean sheets in 21 starts in central defense during his debut season in MLS, and the 24-year-old has signed on with Dallas through the 2024 season at least.
DECEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Defends well in draw Burgess made two blocks, four clearances and five interceptions in last weekend's 1-1 draw against the Earthquakes. He also took a shot and created a chance in the match.
Impact Burgess ended his first season in MLS with two clean sheets, a goal and an assist in 22 appearances (21 starts) in a crowded center back roster for Dallas. The 24-year-old might not be a preferred starter when everyone is healthy quite yet, but he will want to earn a spot in the XI heading into next year.
NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in draw against Houston Burgess scored a goal off his lone shot and made one tackle (won), seven clearances, four interceptions and one block during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Houston.
Impact Burgess had another great performance at the heart of the defense, but this time his biggest contribution came on the offensive end. In the 54th minute, he was at the right place to send the ball home and even the score at one goal apiece after the opposing defense could only partially clear the ball on a corner-kick play. This was the first goal of the season for the centre back and he'll try to keep it up during Aug. 29 visit to Austin.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
