Two MLS originals square off tonight in a true six-point battle for a MLS Cup Playoff spot, as FC Dallas hosts the Colorado Rapids.
The lineups are in for each side, so let’s dive in to them along with some questions.
The XI + Quick Thoughts
Jacob Jackson earns a second straight start in goal, after earning the shutout last week against Austin. In front of him will be the same five-man defensive group that we’ve been seeing as of late. Bernard Kamungo and Ramiro will be on the wings, with Shaq Moore, Sebastien Ibeagha and Osaze Urhoghide in the center back trio.
In the midfield, we’ll see Kaick and Chris Cappis man the middle of the park with Patrickson Delgado above them in support of the attack.
Once again, we get the combination of Petar Musa and Logan Farrington up front in the attack.
Who is on the bench?
We get Michael Collodi back from suspension as the backup keeper tonight. Outside of his return, former Rapids defender Lalas Abubakar headlines the bench along with Deedson, Sebastian Lletget, Anderson Julio, Pedrinho, Alvaro Augusto, Josh Torquato, and Nolan Norris.
Who should come off the bench?
Based on this group, I would estimate we’ll see Abubakar, Pedrinho, Julio and Lletget.
Big question for tonight: Will the momentum continue for FC Dallas?
If FC Dallas has any shot at making the playoffs, they have to pick up another win here tonight. A win tonight gets you to 37 points, what could be just three or four points shy of a playoff spot in the end when the season wraps up next month. Anything less, and those last four games get all the more tougher with three of them being away from Toyota Stadium.
Suspended: none
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 Colorado is working with
Kind of bummed we're not seeing them in their retro kits tonight as well.
How to watch
📅 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvCOL
☀️ Weather: 91, sunny
