FC Dallas returns home for their first league game in front of the Frisco faithful in over a month as they host the Colorado Rapids.
Both teams are coming into the game on a bit of a hot streak in league play, as the Rapids had gone 3-1-1 before an impressive third place finish in this year’s Leagues Cup tournament. FC Dallas is fresh off a wild 4-3 victory on the road in D.C. last week, their first win away from home this season.
FC Dallas Notes:
Key player for FC Dallas: Sebastian Lletget - After a goal and two assist effort last week, the veteran will be called upon to step up again this weekend.
Last time out against Colorado: The two sides squared off earlier this year in Colorado with some snow falling before the match. The Rapids got some luck from some own goals en route to a 2-1 win.
Unlucky against the Rapids: Dallas has not defeated Colorado since April 9, 2022 with a 0-3-2 record over the last five matches.
All time versus Colorado: Dallas and Colorado have matched up 95 times across all competitions. Dallas’ all-time record against Colorado is 39-36-20.
Homegrown clock: In 2024, FC Dallas Homegrowns (Nolan Norris, Dante Sealy, Paxton Pomykal, Jesús Ferreira, Tarik Scott) played a total of 1972 minutes and made 34 appearances.
Games missed due to injuries: The injury watch continues into another season. So far, 133 games have been missed due to injuries this season. Even if you took out the three long-term injuries (Paxton Pomykal, Geovane Jesus and Alan Velasco), FC Dallas would still be at 60 games missed due to injury this season.
Potential Lineup:
Musa could be a game time decision again this weekend as he’s dealing with a foot injury. If he goes, it should look something along these lines:
Paes; Farfan, Tafari, Ibeagha; Junqua, Illarramendi, Show, Ruan; Ntsabeleng, Lletget, Musa
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: Paul Arriola
Suspended after next yellow: Asier Illarramendi
Availability Report
Out: Geovane Jesus (Right knee), Paxton Pomykal (knee), Liam Fraser (upper leg)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Isaiah Parker (North Texas SC)
Unavailable (off-roster): Malik Henry-Scott, Tarik Scott, Alejandro Uraza
International duty: none
Colorado Notes:
Key player for Colorado: Djordje Mihailovic
The Rapids’ midfielder leads the team in goal contributions with ten goals and nine assists on the year.
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended on next yellow card: none
Availability Report
Out: Kévin Cabral (Elbow), Kimani Stewart-Baynes (Illness), Sam Vines (hamstring)
Questionable: none
On Loan: none
International duty: none
How to watch
📅 Date: Saturday, August 31, 2024
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvCOL
☀️ Weather: 86, sunny
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