Late Goal Secures Dallas Trinity FC’s First State Fair Clásico Victory Over Chivas Femenil

Dallas Trinity FC watched its two-goal lead disappear and faced the possibility of a penalty shootout until Jasmine Hamid stepped up.

Hamid scored two minutes into stoppage time Saturday afternoon to help Dallas Trinity FC secure a 3-2 victory over Chivas Guadalajara Femenil in the second annual State Fair Clásico. The game was held at the Cotton Bowl in front of 15,326 fans.

The match featured five combined goals, a second-half comeback by Chivas and a dramatic finish that allowed Dallas to claim the Trinity Star Trophy. The victory also marked Dallas’ first win in the State Fair Clásico after losing to Club América Femenil last year.

Dallas head coach Lee Nguyen viewed the opportunity to compete against one of Mexico’s most established women’s soccer clubs as an important test for his team.

“We should be able to build confidence from this moment,” Nguyen said. “Playing against a team like that, being able to control it for a majority of the game, this is a good boost of confidence for us.”

Kayia Brewer Steps Up for Dallas

Dallas Trinity FC showed that even its youngest players could make an impact.

Fifteen-year-old Kayia Brewer opened the scoring in the 30th minute after receiving a pass from defender Drew Coomans. Brewer, the younger sister of Dallas Trinity FC defender Meila Brewer, scored in her unofficial debut with the professional team.

For Brewer, scoring against Chivas in front of thousands of fans was a moment she could share with teammates she had looked up to.

“Honestly, I’m just so grateful for the opportunity I was given,” Brewer said. “It was a great ball from Drew, and I’m just so happy about everything and the opportunity I got to play in this game.”

Her teammates made sure to celebrate the moment with her.

“Everyone was so happy for me, congratulating me and giving me big hugs and smiles,” Brewer said. “It’s a great feeling to have that from all the players you look up to.”

Nguyen also praised Brewer’s ability to handle the pressure of playing against an established international opponent.

“She had an amazing debut, and I’m just really proud of her,” Nguyen said. “It’s not an easy game, but she showed great maturity.”

Dallas extended its lead before the halftime whistle. Kalea Eichenberger found Juliet “LJ” Moore, who scored Dallas’ second goal in the 42nd minute to give the home team a 2-0 advantage.

Moore credited the atmosphere inside the Cotton Bowl for helping energize the team, even with a strong showing from Chivas supporters.

“It was a really fun environment. I’ve never played in an environment like that,” Moore said. “It gave us a lot of energy. It allowed us to play freely and with intensity and encourage each other through it all.”

Despite playing at home, Moore acknowledged that Dallas occasionally felt like the visiting team because of the support Chivas received.

“There were times when we didn’t feel like the home team at all,” Moore said. “We were boosting each other up, and I think that was really important in helping toward my goal.”

Chivas Comes Back to Score Two Goals

Although Dallas led by two goals at halftime, Chivas would not go down without a fight.

Alicia Cervantes, Chivas Femenil’s all-time leading scorer, entered as a substitute and changed the momentum in the second half.

Cervantes scored in the 67th minute to cut Dallas’ lead to 2-1. Eight minutes later, she struck again, scoring off a rebound in the 75th minute to tie the match at 2-2.

Chivas erased Dallas’ advantage in just eight minutes, putting pressure on a home team that had controlled the first half.

Nguyen acknowledged that the momentum shifted when both teams made substitutions.

“I thought we did well in the first half, controlling the game and possession,” Nguyen said. “In the second half, we made changes, they made changes, and I thought for the first 10 or 15 minutes it was a little nervy once they scored.”

With the match tied after 90 minutes, a penalty shootout appeared likely. Dallas had one final opportunity to change the outcome.

Camryn Lancaster found Hamid, who scored the game-winning goal in the second minute of stoppage time to give Dallas a 3-2 lead.

The assist marked Lancaster’s second consecutive State Fair Clásico with an assist after she recorded one against Club América in 2025.

Hamid’s late goal completed the victory for Dallas, which received scoring contributions from three different players.

Chivas Midfielder Eva González Returns to North Texas

For Chivas Femenil midfielder Eva González, Saturday’s exhibition was more than another match. It was an opportunity to return to North Texas, where her soccer journey began.

The Mesquite native attended Bishop Lynch High School, where she won a state championship. She also played club soccer for the Dallas Texans before pursuing her dream of playing professionally in Mexico.

Her return brought her back to the Cotton Bowl, located on the State Fair of Texas grounds, a place she has enjoyed visiting with her family for years.

“From the moment they told me we were coming here, I was really, really excited,” González said. “The State Fair is my favorite place in the world. I try to come back every year to spend time with my family.”

González has spent nearly six years playing professionally in Mexico, where she has embraced the competition and her family’s cultural roots.

“I’ve been playing in the Mexican league for almost six years now, and it’s been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” González said.

With Mexican roots through her father and grandparents, González already had a connection to the culture before deciding to continue her career in Mexico. She described the move as a life-changing experience that required stepping outside her comfort zone.

“Moving to Mexico has been one of the best decisions of my life,” González said. “I feel like my life changed when I took that step and decided to leave my comfort zone to pursue my dreams. That’s what I’m doing, and it’s what I hope to keep doing for several more years.”

González also offered advice to young girls in the Dallas area who dream of playing professional soccer.

“I’m from here. I know what it’s like. I know there are a lot of clubs, and I also know they’re not cheap to join. Every day, it’s becoming more competitive,” González said. “But if you have the desire and that dream, it’s not impossible. With a lot of discipline, love and sacrifice, you can make it.”

Dallas Looks to Build on Its Win

Going into the match, Nguyen felt it was an opportunity for Dallas to showcase its abilities against a team with a different style of play.

“It’s a chance for us to show our qualities and our brand of football against a top team in Mexico that has a clear identity in how they want to play,” Nguyen said during Friday’s pregame press conference.

Dallas captain Sophia Braun shared a similar outlook, believing the exhibition would give her team an opportunity to demonstrate its abilities against established international competition.

“This is a great chance to put ourselves on the map and show not only the U.S. but Mexico as well what we can do and what we want to do,” Braun said.

Saturday’s victory gave Dallas something to build on as it continues its Gainbridge Super League campaign. Although the exhibition did not count toward the league standings, Nguyen believes the atmosphere and level of competition could prepare his players for a potential postseason run.

“This is very much what a playoff or championship game will look like with this type of quality, intensity and the fans cheering on,” Nguyen said. “The noise was amazing, the energy was vibrant, so it was a good preview.”

Dallas Trinity FC is now 1-1 all-time in the State Fair Clásico. The five combined goals set a new high for the event, surpassing the four goals scored in last year’s exhibition.

The match also continued the growing tradition of bringing international women’s soccer to the Cotton Bowl during the State Fair of Texas.

For Dallas, the afternoon ended with a trophy, an international victory and another step toward establishing its identity under Nguyen.