FC Dallas kicks off their Leagues Cup journey tonight as they host Charlotte FC for the first time.
Both teams look to gain a leg up in the group stage as the top two teams will advance to the knockout round.
Coming into this match, FC Dallas is fresh off a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders while Charlotte FC lost 2-0 last weekend at CF Montreal.
Leagues Cup notes
One interesting quirk to remember, there are no ties in the Leagues Cup. If a game is tied in the Group Stage after 90 minutes, both teams earn 1 point as they normally would but then compete in a penalty shootout for an additional point. Wins still count for the usual 3 points.
FC Dallas Notes:
Key player for FC Dallas: Sebastian Lletget - We saw his value starting to shine through in FCD’s last game in Seattle. His assist on Bernie Kamungo’s goal is something we need to see more out of here in a game like this.
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Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: none
Availability Report
Out: Tarik Scott (ACL/MCL - season-ending injury),
Questionable: Paul Arriola (thigh), Geovane Jesus (thigh), José Martínez (knee), Paxton Pomykal (thigh), Ema Twumasi (ankle), Alan Velasco (thigh), Jesús Jiménez (ankle)
On Loan: Colin Smith, Isaiah Parker
International duty: none
Charlotte Notes:
Key player for Seattle: Karol Swiderski
We discussed one of Charlotte’s main attackers in our preview, which you can read here:
Behind Enemy Lines: Scouting Charlotte FC🔎
Drew Epperley • Jul 20, 2023
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Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: none
Availability Report
Out: Adilson Malanda (lower leg injury), Pablo Sisniega (back injury), Enzo Copetti (lower leg injury), Derrick Jones (thigh injury)
Questionable: none
International duty: none
How to watch
📅 Date: Friday, July 21, 2023
⚽️ Kickoff: 8:00 PM
🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvCLT
☀️ Weather: 95, hot
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