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Despite giving up a late equalizer last weekend in San Jose, FC Dallas remains one of two teams yet to have suffered a loss in this 2017 campaign. And as it would be written, the other team that’s also unbeaten so far is the visiting Sporting Kansas City.
Here’s a quick recap in the standings for the staff. Despite most of us selecting the correct 1-1 draw, many of us would’ve gladly forfeited those points for a different outcome.
Nathan Hill is continuing his hot streak and is still in the lead. He was also recently accepted into the Doctor of Ministry program at Phillips Theological Seminary. So we’re pretty sure God is on his side, and therefore by the power of transitive properties, God is also on FCD’s side. That’s how that works right?
BigD Staff Match Prediction Standings
| Position | Name | Point Total |
|---|---|---|
| Position | Name | Point Total |
| 1 | Nathan Hill | 26 |
| 2 | Phil Luetchford | 24 |
| 3 | Mohammad Bushnaq | 24 |
| 4 | Jason Poon | 22 |
| 5 | Drew Epperley | 18 |
| 6 | Cody Gamond | 16 |
| 7 | Ryan Scanlon | 15 |
| 8 | Etan Cohn | 14 |
| 9 | Ben Lyon | 13 |
| 10 | Jack Hazzard | 12 |
| 11 | Scott Hiney | 12 |
| 12 | Jose Carmona | 11 |
| 13 | Jared Tilley | 8 |
| 14 | Jack Rouse | 6 |
| 15 | Preston Wetherington | 6 |
| 16 | Jeff Loftin | 6 |
| 17 | Joshua Sampson | 3 |
Correct Prediction: 1pt
Correct Scoreline: 2pts
The staff are fairly optimistic about this encounter. Cody Gamond is expecting a display of goals everywhere, while our managing editor, Drew Epperley is far more logical and practical with his prediction.
FCD v SKC
| Name | Result for FCD | FCD Score | Opposition Score | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Result for FCD | FCD Score | Opposition Score | Commentary |
| Etan Cohn | Win | 2 | 1 | |
| El Chico Carmona | Win | 2 | 1 | FCD will get the winning goal right before the game can go to PKs |
| Mohammad Bushnaq | Draw | 1 | 1 | FC Dallas pay the penalty and the defending champs bow out of the USOC. |
| Jared Tilley | Win | 2 | 1 | |
| Scott Hiney | Win | 1 | 1 | Maxi sends us to PKs, Hollingshead's take is what seals the victory. |
| Cody Gamond | Win | 2 | 1 | Come from behind in extra time after a 1-1 end to the game. Maxi and Ulloa the scorers. |
| Jeff Loftin | Loss | 1 | 1 | Unfortunately I think we lose in penalties. |
| Ryan Scanlon | Loss | 0 | 2 | I think Kansas City will definitely be wanting this game more as FC Dallas comes out sloppy and really missing Matt Hedges. Sporting is also undefeated in their last 8 games. They'll keep that going here as Rubio and Blessing grab the goals and win for SKC. |
| Jack Hazzard | Win | 2 | 1 | KC will be both chippy and arrogant but Urutti will fix that real quick. |
| Ben Lyon | Win | 2 | 1 | 3 more wins to consecutive silverware. It'll be 2 after tonight. |
| Drew Epperley | Loss | 1 | 1 | I think the game will end level but SKC will go on in PKs. |
What do you guys think? Will FCD deliver Sporting’s first loss of the season?