> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FC Dallas vs Austin FC: Lineups, Storylines & What to Watch - URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-austin-fc-lineups-storylines-september-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-19T12:39:56.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-19T12:39:55.000Z - Description: A full match preview for FC Dallas vs. Austin in the 2026 MLS season, including key storylines, projected lineups, tactics, and what to watch. - Author: Big D Soccer Staff - Tags: Game Preview, 2026 Season, FC Dallas FC Dallas puts its three-game winning streak on the line against Austin FC tonight. The Verde are riding a six-game unbeaten run of their own as the two Copa Tejas rivals meet at Toyota Stadium. Dallas picked up a win last month in the first meeting, downing Austin 2-1 and can clinch the Copa Tejas crown tonight with a win or a draw. Let’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more. ## TL;DR: Match Preview Quick hits before kickoff. - **Score prediction:** FC Dallas 2 - 1 Austin FC - **Key player to watch:** Petar Musa - This is the perfect time to break the club's single-season goal scoring record. And keep pace with Lionel Messi in the Golden Boot race. - **Why this game matters:** It is a rivalry game for one thing. On the other side, it is locking up Copa Tejas in 2026 early. FC Dallas VS • Season xG Loading... Goal Leaders Loading... Assist Leaders Loading... Pass Completion % Loading... Goalkeeper Loading... Stats via American Soccer Analysis • BigDSoccer.com ## **FC Dallas Notes:** **All-time vs Austin:** Dallas currently holds the regular-season series edge against Austin, going 9-2-3\. **Home record vs Austin**: Dallas has a commanding home record against the Verde in all-time home games, going 6-0-1 and outscoring Austin 13-4 in those matches. **Homegrown clock**: FC Dallas has had four Homegrown players earn minutes this season (Michael Collodi, Nolan Norris, Caleb Swann and Josh Torquato). The group has amassed a total of 2763 minutes. [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/05/Big_D_Soccer_minimal-11.svg)](#/portal/gift) ****Know a Dallas soccer fan who should be reading Big D Soccer?** Gift them a membership — one month or a full year. They get full access to every analysis piece, our FC Dallas salary cap estimates, and Q&A priority. They just click a link to redeem. Easy. [→ Give a Membership ](#/portal/gift) ### **Notable season stats**: - FCD is 21st in crosses in MLS with 239. - The Burn are 10th in total distance covered in MLS with 2882.84 km (1791 miles). - FCD is 4th in MLS in aerial challenges won with 342. - FC Dallas is 16th in MLS in xG with 40.2. - FCD is 2nd in MLS in shot efficiency with 8.8. - Musa is 4th in MLS in xG with 14.65\. He also ranks 6th in MLS in shots with 76\. ## **Potential FC Dallas Lineup:** Can we finally see what Eric Quill thinks is his best lineup? This would be the time to lock that lineup in place. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/09/fc-dallas-3-4-1-2-UA6SGCV2-1.png) We have partnered up with [StartingXI.com](https://starting11.com/?ref=bigdsoccer.com) to give you a chance to pick your desired FC Dallas lineup for upcoming games. Coming soon, there will be a chance to predict the lineup here on Big D Soccer. For now, you can click the box above (in a web browser) and get started. ## Availability & Disciplinary Report ⚽ ****Disciplinary Report** Suspended: none Suspended with next yellow card: Daniel, Ramiro Suspended with next two yellow cards: Patrickson Delgado, Nolan Norris, Sam Sarver 🗒️ ****Availability Report** Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin ****Out**: Anderson Julio (lower body) ****Questionable**: none On Loan: Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC), Jaidyn Contreras (Tigres) Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Benji Flowers International duty: none --- ## **Austin Notes:** **Key player for Austin: Fauncdo Torres** [Scouting Austin: What FC Dallas Needs to Know 🔎A detailed scouting report on Austin ahead of FC Dallas’ 2026 showdown, breaking down formations, key players, tendencies, and tactical edges.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/icon/bigdsoccer.com.minimal.big-46032ed3-5f0f-4495-a571-00f739cc455f.png)Big D SoccerDrew Epperley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/Scouting-Report-09e6d69d-89be-42e9-a8d2-bd3b1bd55a87.png)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/scouting-austin-what-fc-dallas-needs-to-know/) **Disciplinary Report** Suspended: Guilherme Biro Suspended on next yellow card: Joseph Rosales, Besard Sabovic, Myrto Uzuni **Availability Report** Out: Przemysław Płacheta (lower body) Questionable: none International duty: none --- ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/09/IMG_1370-2.jpeg) ## ****How to watch** 📅 Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 ⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM 🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium 📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass 💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvATX ☀️ Weather: 92, sunny ****Don’t just read the free version** [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/05/Big_D_Soccer_minimal-2.svg)](#/portal/signup) Big game this week for FC Dallas. Before we get into it, members have the full scouting report, projected lineups, and injury report. If you want to go into Matchday actually knowing what to watch for, now's the time. [→ Join Big D Soccer ](#/portal/signup)