The final Copa Tejas match of the 2025 season is here as FC Dallas is getting ready to take on Austin FC.
The lineups are in for each side, so let’s dive in to them along with some questions.
The XI + Quick Thoughts
Going in, we knew that Jacob Jackson would get his first start in goal with Maarten Paes (injury) and Michael Collodi (suspended) out. His defensive group to start will see the five-man group of Ramiro and Bernard Kamungo on the wings with Sebastien Ibeagha, Shaq Moore and Osaze Urhoghide in the middle.
The midfield will have Kaick and Chris Cappis in support of Patrickson Delgado. Up top, we’ll get the duo of Petar Musa and Logan Farrington.
Who is on the bench?
The answer to who FC Dallas called up from NTSC as a backup, TJ Harms.
Along with him will be Lalas Abubakar, Sebastian Lletget, Anderson Julio, Pedrinho, Josh Torquato, Sam Sarver, Diego Garcia and Nolan Norris.
Who should come off the bench?
I think we’ll get some sort of combination of Lletget, Julio, Abubakar, and Sarver. The one wild card I’d love to see at some point is Garcia.
Big question for tonight: Can we finally end the draw cycle?
It is all about the three points tonight. Get that and you still have a decent shot at the playoffs. Miss out on that and we’re going to quickly need to get into offseason mode.
Suspended: Michael Collodi
SEI List: Geovane Jesus (Right knee), Enzo Newman (knee), Herbert Endeley (knee)
Out: Paxton Pomykal (knee bruise), Maarten Paes (upper leg)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Tomas Pondeca (New Mexico United), Carl Sainte (Phoenix Rising), Tarik Scott (Monterey Bay FC), Diego Pepi (Texoma FC), Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
International Duty: none
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Here is what Austin is working with
How to watch
📅 Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvATX
☀️ Weather: 91, sunny
