FC Dallas continues Leagues Cup play tonight when they take on Chivas de Guadalajara at PayPal Park.
Lineups are in from both sides. Let’s dive into what Eric Quill’s starting group looks like, who is on the bench, and who we believe will see minutes later on in this one.
What Changed From Last Match
Going into tonight, Quill has done a little bit of rotation as he brings Sam Sarver back into the starting lineup for the first time since the World Cup break. We also see Ramiro return to the starting group after being out with an injury. Lastly, Shaq Moore returns to the defense in place of Osaze Urhoghide.
FC Dallas Lineup Notes:
Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2FCD vs Chivas
Bench
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Who should come off the bench?
Given how Wednesday went against Queretaro, I would imagine we’ll see Moreno, Farrington, Cappis, and Urhoghide off the bench in this one.
Key Question Heading Into Kickoff
Can Dallas actually pull this one off?
You all know how I feel about the Leagues Cup at this point. This is the middle part of the tournament run for Dallas and it comes against a team that should be a solid test. I would have preferred a rotation tonight by Quill, but I am eager to see how this group handles a test like this.
Suspended: none
International duty: Josh Torquato
Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin (knee)
Out: Daniel (lower body), Anderson Julio (lower body)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh), Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Geovane Jesus (North Texas SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC)
Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Jaidyn Contreras
How to watch
📅 Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
⚽️ Kickoff: 8:00 PM
🏟 Venue: Pay Pal Park
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvGDL
☀️ Weather: 78, sunny
