FC Dallas heads to Hot ‘Lanta for a weekend match against the Five Stripes, Atlanta United.
The two clubs haven’t met since 2023 in the regular season, but did face off at the end of this year’s preseason in Georgia. Atlanta got the better end of FC Dallas that day, so can FC Dallas return the favor on Saturday?
Let’s dive into some notes, predictions and more.
FC Dallas Notes:
Key player for FC Dallas: Osaze Urhoghide - The Dallas center back will be tasked with stopping one of the league's hottest players, Latte Lath. If he is able to lock the former Premier League striker down, while also keeping other key players for Atlanta away from goal, it will go a long way in helping Dallas return home with points.
Last time against Atlanta: We have to go back two years for the last meeting between these clubs. That match ended in a 2-2 draw.
All-time in Atlanta: Dallas’ road record versus Atlanta is 1-2-0.
All-time against Atlanta: The series between the Five Stripes and FCD is pretty small in terms of all-time meetings. They’ve met five times, with each winning two and the one draw in 2023.
Going the distance: Sebastien Ibeagha, Petar Musa, Osaze Urhoghide have started and completed all six games this season. They lead
Dallas in minutes played (640).
Homegrown clock: FC Dallas is starting to pick up the Homegrown minutes this season. Michael Collodi earned a start in Salt Lake a couple weeks ago, and Nolan Norris earned a start last week against SKC. All together, they’ve accounted for 165 minutes this season.
Random season stats:
- Osaze Urhoghide ranks fourth in aerial challenges won with 17.
- Sebastien Ibeagha ranks 19th in MLS in clearances with 12.
- Shaq Moore is tied for third in MLS for successful crosses from open
play with five. - Lucho Acosta reached the 20,000 minutes mark in MLS.
Potential Lineup:
We know Marco Farfan isn't returning to the lineup, but Quill will likely stick with what is working. The only question is, will Anderson Julio be placed back in the lineup? We're expecting him to be.
Paes; Norris, Urhoghide, Ibeagha, Moore; Benetti, Lletget, Delgado, Acosta, Julio, Musa
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: none
Availability Report
SEI List: Geovane Jesus (right knee)
Out: Paxton Pomykal (knee), Marco Farfan (legs)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Tomas Pondeca (New Mexico United), Carl Sainte (Phoenix Rising), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh SC), Diego Pepi (Texoma FC), Herbert Endeley (Colorado Springs Switchbacks)
Unavailable (off-roster): Alejandro Uraza, Malachi Molina, Daniel Baran
International duty: none
Atlanta Notes:
Key player for Atlanta: Latte Lath
The new DP striker for Atlanta has five goals in six games for the Five Stripes this season.
Drew Epperley
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended on next yellow card: none
Availability Report
Out: Pedro Amador (quad), Edwin Mosquera (ankle), Derrick Williams (hamstring)
Questionable: Alexey Miranchuk (adductor)
On Loan: none
International duty: none
How to watch
📅 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
⚽️ Kickoff: 6:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvATL
☀️ Weather: Dome
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