For the third time this month, it is a midweek matchday as FC Dallas is getting set to visit FC Cincinnati for the first time.
Both teams have their lineups in, so let’s discuss them ahead of tonight's match.
Quick thoughts
Lucho Acosta is back in the lineup tonight after serving a one-game suspension over the weekend for yellow card accumulation. It’s probably good to have a fully-rested Acosta going up against his old club.
This may be the strongest lineup FC Dallas has fielded in a couple of months. Along with Acosta in the attack are Petar Musa, Bernard Kamungo and Anderson Julio.
Behind them in the midfield are the Brazilian duo Kaick and Ramiro.
The defense will be going up against one of the league’s best attacking groups. Maarten Paes will be in goal, with Osaze Urhoghide and Sebastien Ibeagha in the middle with Shaq Moore and Marco Farfan on the wings.
Who is on the bench?
Eric Quill is serving a one-game suspension tonight for yellow card accumulation. In his place is assistant head coach Rodrigo Ríos, who will have a fairly deep bench tonight that includes: Michael Collodi, Lalas Abubakar, Patrickson Delgado, Tsiki Ntsabeleng, Show, Pedrinho, Logan Farrington, Diego Garcia and Nolan Norris.
Who we could see off the bench
Since FC Dallas has another game ahead on the weekend at home, we should still see some rotation off the bench. I’d expect to see more of Nolan Norris or Lalas Abubakar in the defense. In the midfield, Pedrinho, Delgado and maybe Show are likely options, while Farrington could come in for Musa.
Injury Report
Suspended: none
SEI List: Geovane Jesus (Right knee), Enzo Newman (knee)
Out: Léo Chú (knee)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Tomas Pondeca (New Mexico United), Carl Sainte (Phoenix Rising), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh SC), Diego Pepi (Texoma FC), Herbert Endeley (Colorado Springs Switchbacks)
International Duty: none
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Here is what Cincinnati is working with
I do like the lineup card with the subs listed.
How to watch
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
⚽️ Kickoff: 6:30 PM
🏟 Venue: TQL Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvFCC
☀️ Weather: 67, partly cloudy
