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FC Dallas returns to action tonight against Panamanian champions Arabe Unido. FCD did the work in the opening leg by dismantling the opposition with a four goal advantage. A single road goal will surely put this one completely out of reach, but as it is with CONCACAF, we’ve seen sillier and crazier things.
Our staff take another stab at predictions for tonight. The match results are a lot more varied, but we all see Dallas moving forward.
FCD vs DAU Match Predictions
| Name | Result for FCD | FCD Score | Opposition Score | Commentary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Result for FCD | FCD Score | Opposition Score | Commentary |
| Ben Lyon | Win | 2 | 1 | FC Dallas coasts into the semis and the MLS season in style. |
| Cody Gamond | Win | 3 | 0 | |
| Drew Epperley | Draw | 1 | 1 | It will be a gritty, ugly game that FCD will come out of with a draw. |
| Jack Hazzard | Win | 2 | 1 | Colman starts, scores, and humiliates Los Angeles all in one game. |
| Jack Rouse | Win | 2 | 1 | |
| Jared Tilley | Draw | 1 | 1 | The match itself isn't going to be pretty. With AU needing a good result, they are going to be pushing a lot of numbers forward which will allow FCD to hit them on the counter. One of these counter attempts is going to end in an goal and essentially put the match to bed. |
| Jason Poon | Win | 2 | 1 | FCD rests some starters and Arabe Unido puts up a scrappy fight for their CCL lives, but the quality of Dallas shines through and still gets the win and advance to the semis. |
| Jose Carmona | Win | 5 | 2 | I don't expect Pareja to start a full strength squad. I do expect Arabe Unido to press much more at home, and try and be even more aggressive than what they showed. I expect the goals to flow both ways, in a very entertaining afair. |
| Mohammad Bushnaq | Draw | 2 | 2 | We don't know who is starting, but if we get a heavy reserve team, this could turn into a 2-1 loss. FCD advances though. That's all that really matters. |
| Nathan Hill | Loss | 1 | 2 | Arabe Unido manage a couple of goals, but FC Dallas grabs one of their own and advances to the next stage like the champions they know they are. |
| Phil Luetchford | Draw | 1 | 1 | Dallas will have a mixture of starters and backups. Arabe Unido will push for a goal, but the game will stay scoreless for 30 minutes. Eventually, DAU will score a scrappy goal and go into the half with a 1-0 lead. But the Panamanians have a momentary lapse of concentration after the break, allowing Tesho to pounce on a rebound. With an away goal, the series is effectively over and the two teams pass the ball around for the final 20 minutes. |
| Preston Wetherington | Win | 2 | 1 | LA Galaxy had one of the biggest overhauls this offseason, and I think they will need time to gel, and I think getting the Galaxy for the opener is one of the most ideal situations at the moment for opening away from him. |
| Ryan Desu | Draw | 1 | 1 | Walker and Matt hold down the fort but Arabe gets one goal. We score while they're pressing high for more but the game ends 1 all. |
| Scott Hiney | Loss | 1 | 2 | FCD remains feisty despite a young XI and Tesho scores a goal to wrap up a semifinals berth. |
What do you guys think? Will FCD advance or will we be treated to an incredible upset?