SEBASTIEN IBEAGHA NEWS

Returning to Dallas Ibeagha is returning to Dallas after his option for 2025 was picked up, Dallas announced.

Impact Ibeagha will be back in, Dallas after his contract option for 2025 was picked up. The defender was the top option in the defense for the past two season, and played a career-high 2,790 minutes in 2024. He will be one of the most important players heading into 2025 with Dallas.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Makes six clearances in finale Ibeagha registered two tackles (one won), six clearances and three interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Ibeagha led Dallas in clearances to help them earn the home win in the season finale. The centerback finished the campaign with 143 clearances in 31 starts. He also logged 28 tackles and 29 interceptions over that span.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant defensive performance Ibeagha recorded two shots (zero on goal) in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Portland Timbers.

Impact Ibeagha led the Dallas backline Sunday as they held on to earn a share of the points in their 0 - 0 draw with Portland. The ever-present figure in central defense for Dallas led the team with five clearances, his third successive match with five clearances. Ibeagha has made 30 appearances (30 starts) for Dallas in 2024, including having now played every minute of Dallas's last 11 MLS matches.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on Wednesday Ibeagha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-2 defeat versus San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 60th minute.

Impact Ibeagha netted Dallas' second goal of the game in the 90th minute with a well placed header assisted by Sebastian Lletget's corner. Ibeagha recorded five clearances, two interceptions and a tackle. He has started 29 games this season and has consistently averaged almost five clearances per game.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Nine clearances Saturday Ibeagha registered one tackle (one won) and nine clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Ibeagha kept his sixth clean sheet of the season Saturday and his first since July 14. He made an impressive nine clearances, his fourth match this season with nine or more. He also won one tackle and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible to return Ibeagha has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Sunday's trip to SKC.

Impact Ibeagha will return to the lineup Sunday after having forced to serve a suspension for yellow cards. He's collected 79 clearances with 20 tackles (16 won) and 16 clearances in 19 appearances, all of them coming as starts.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Set to miss first match of season Ibeagha generated one cross (zero accurate) and two tackles in Thursday's 3-2 win versus Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99th minute.

Impact Ibeagha has been given his first ban of the season and is set to miss his first match of the season. He's been an iron man for Dallas, starting and playing in every minutes this campaign, averaging about four clearances per game. Sam Junqua could see another start at center back, alongside Nkosi Tafari for the clash versus SKC.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

One interception on Saturday Ibeagha generated one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Austin FC.

Impact Ibeagha made 10 clearances, the most by any player in the match. The 32-year-old became only the second player from FC Dallas to register 10 or more clearances in a single fixture this season. It was also the first time this season where Ibeagha made more than eight clearances in a fixture.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Nets rare goal Ibeagha scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Houston Dynamo.

Impact Ibeagha notched his first goal of the season Saturday, finding the net off of a Sam Janqua assist in the 80th minute. This was a rare goal for Ibeagha, being only his second since joining the league in 2018. He has now started in the club's past six matches after returning from injury, registering three interceptions, six tackles and 26 clearances during that span.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal in loss Ibeagha recorded an own goal, two tackles (two won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Colorado Rapids. In addition, he was given a yellow card in...

Impact Ibeagha scored the opening goal of the match in the 45th minute Saturday, however the goal went into his own net. He also made five clearances for the fourth consecutive match and picked up his first yellow card of the season as he played the full 90 minutes once again.

APRIL 21 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Ibeagha had two clearances and one interception in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Ibeagha got back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash after recovering from a minor issue. The fact he was thrown straight back into the starting XI for the full 90 is a good sign that the injury wasn't overly serious. It's also a good sign that Ibeagha will be trusted for a big role in all matches moving forward.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Ibeagha (calf) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.

Impact Ibeagha is back in the starting XI, sending Omar Gonzalez back to the bench for Saturday's match. Ibeagha should be the preferred option in the backline moving forward now that he is fit once more.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Ibeagha (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Red Bulls.

Impact Ibeagha is set to miss a second consecutive match, and the severity of the injury remains unclear. Ibeagha's next chance to play would come against Vancouver on March 16, and in the meantime, expect Omar Gonzalez to start in his place at center-back.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf injury Ibeagha (calf) was not an option during Saturday's 2-1 loss to Montreal.

Impact Ibeagha started and played all 90 minutes during the home opener against San Jose, recording four clearances and two interceptions. If the defender has to sit out again for the trip to RBNY, then the veteran Omar Gonzalez will get the call again to start at center back for Dallas.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Makes four clearances in win Ibeagha had one tackle (one won), four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Ibeagha had a good defensive outing to help Dallas win at home, leading them in clearances. That was no surprise at all, since the centerback logged 164 clearances in 34 appearances (29 starts) in 2023.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Logs double-digit clearances in win Ibeagha made one tackle, 12 clearances, one interception and one block during Wednesday's 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Ibeagha was rock-solid at the heart of the defense, racking up a season-high 12 clearances, the third time he reaches double digits this season. With 126 clearances over 25 appearances, the center-back ranks sixth among all MLS players in that category.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Ibeagha made six clearances and a block in Wednesday's postponed 2-0 victory against St. Louis City.

Impact Ibeagha has started six of Dallas' eight league games since the start of May, but his rotation with Nkosi Tafari and Jose Antonio Martinez in central defense looks set to continue for the time being.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in draw Ibeagha made seven clearances and an interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against Minnesota United.

Impact Ibeagha started in place of the injured Nkosi Tafari (strain) on Sunday and helped his side keep a clean sheet against Minnesota. It was his sixth start of the season from central defense.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assists against LAFC Ibeagha provided an assist, made seven clearances, one interception and two blocks and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 2-1 loss against LAFC.

Impact Ibeagha made his third start of the season and once again made most of the opportunity, collecting a game-high seven clearances and assisting defensive partner Nkosi Tafari for the goal that momentarily drew things level at 1-1 in the 73rd minute. That's now one goal, one assist and 13 clearances for the center-back over the last two starts so he'll hope to have done enough to remain in the lineup for the upcoming matches.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bouanga's late goal lifts LAFC to 2-1 victory over Dallas

Dénis Bouanga scored in the 84th minute to rally Los Angeles FC to a 2-1 victory over FC Dallas

MARCH 26, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores goal against Vancouver Ibeagha took two shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps. He also made six clearances in the match.

Impact Ibeagha opened the scoring early in Saturday's game with a header from a Nkosi Tafari cross, his first ever goal in MLS. Dallas has used a different center-back pairing in all three of their games this season, with Ibeagha, Tafari and Jose Antonio Martinez all getting two starts each so far.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver, Dallas draw 1-1 thanks to Arriola's own-goal

The Vancouver Whitecaps and FC Dallas played to a 1-1 draw, thanks to an own-goal by Dallas’ Paul Arriola

MARCH 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts in season opener Ibeagha made four clearances, two interceptions and won four of four tackles in last weekend's 1-0 defeat against Minnesota United.

Impact Ibeagha slotted straight into Dallas' starting lineup alongside Jose Antonio Martinez to open up 2023 last weekend following his offseason move from LAFC, but he was benched in favor of Nkosi Tafari against the Galaxy on Saturday.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with FC Dallas Ibeagha has agreed to a two-year contract with two more optional seasons with FC Dallas, the team announced.

Impact Ibeagha featured in 13 matches with Los Angeles FC in the past season, tallying 15 tackles, 13 interceptions, 58 interceptions, and ten blocks and contributing to two clean sheets. He'll look for a more consistent role at his new club.

DECEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

FC Dallas sign defender Sebastien Ibeagha in free agency | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing FC Dallas have signed free-agent center back Sebastien Ibeagha through the 2024 MLS season with options for...

DECEMBER 5, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM