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Scores own goal in draw Nkosi Tafari registered an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Columbus Crew.

Impact Tafari scored an own goal in the 24th minute Saturday, an unfortunate deflection in the box that gave Columbus an early 1-0 lead. He had a fairly uninspiring performance outside of the own goal as well, as he made three clearances and blocked one shot in his full 90 minutes of action.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs 10 clearances versus St. Louis Tafari made 10 clearances and three blocks during Wednesday's 2-1 loss against St. Louis.

Impact Tafari had a lot of work coming his way with his side having to play with one man down since the 12th minute and did a very solid job, racking up double-digit clearances and dominating against opposing forwards. However, the center-back couldn't prevent the opposition from scoring twice in a three-minute span during the closing stages of the contest. With 29 clearances over his last six starts, the center-back has been a very reliable fantasy contributor as of late.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

FC Dallas hail Nkosi Tafari as "one of the best center backs" after clutch rivalry winner | MLSSoccer.com With triple-digit Texas summer heat taking its toll and their talismanic striker Jesús Ferreira sidelined by illness and noticeable rust fro...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Tafari scores late to lift Dallas to 1-0 victory over Austin

Defender Nkosi Tafari scored late in second-half stoppage time to rally FC Dallas to a 1-0 victory over Austin FC

AUGUST 27, 2023 • Associated Press

Tafari's last-gasp goal lifts FC Dallas past Austin FC Nkosi Tafari scored a shocking game-winning goal on the final action of the match to lift host FC Dallas to a wild 1-0 win over short-handed...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tafari's last-gasp goal lifts FC Dallas past Austin FC Nkosi Tafari scored a shocking game-winning goal on the final action of the match to lift host FC Dallas to a wild 1-0 win over short-handed...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Scores goal Tafari scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's win over Austin FC.

Impact Tafari logged the goal that ultimately cemented three points for FC Dallas. Across the 2023 MLS season, he has three goals, which triples what he scored between 2020 and 2022.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Nkosi Tafari had two clearances and one interception in Sunday's 2-1 loss against Colorado Rapids.

Impact Nkosi Tafari had a quiet match Saturday, recording only two clearances. He typically averages about 3.7 clearances per game while generating 71 overall this season.

JULY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Tafari is in the lineup for Saturday's match against the Colorado Rapids.

Impact Tafari had been listed on the injury report, but looks healthy as he is starting Saturday. He's recorded a goal with 30 clearances in the last six matches, five of them coming as starts.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In doubt for weekend Tafari (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Saturday's against the Colorado Rapids.

Impact Tafari could sit out Saturday as he is currently dealing with an undisclosed injury. If this is the case, then Jose Martinez could get the start, if he recovers in time for the weekend. He's appeared in 11 straight matches, totaling a goal and an assist with 44 clearances in that span.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assists against LAFC Tafari provided an assist, made five clearances and two interceptions and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over LAFC.

Impact Tafari did a solid job at the heart of the defense as usual but this time his biggest contribution came on the attacking end as he nodded a throw in sent straight into the box towards youngster Bernard Kamungo, who just had to anticipate the goalkeeper and slot the ball home to open the scoring for Dallas in the 56th minute. With two goals and two assists over 17 MLS appearances, the center back has been a huge offensive threat on aerial set pieces while also filling the stat sheet on the less glamourous end throughout this season.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets in draw Nkosi Tafari scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Tafari scored once, his second goal in 10 starts. The defender isn't a major goal-scoring threat, but has already set a new career-high with two goals. The defender is up to three goal contributions and seems set for a larger role in 2023 with 11 appearances in 14 matches, keeping just one clean sheet in that span.

MAY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nkosi Tafari's late goal allows FC Dallas to tie Earthquakes Nkosi Tafari’s goal four minutes into second-half stoppage time allowed visiting FC Dallas to a produce a 1-1 draw with the San Jose Earthqu...

MAY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

MAY 28, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

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 Earthquakes

MAY 28, 2023 • Associated Press

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

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Tafari scores late to lift Dallas to 1-0 victory over Austin

Tafari scores in stoppage time to help Dallas tie Earthquakes 1-1