> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # FC Dallas vs LAFC: Lineups, Storylines & What to Watch - URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-lafc-lineups-storylines-september-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-26T12:22:12.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-26T12:22:11.000Z - Description: A full match preview for FC Dallas vs. LAFC in the 2026 MLS season, including key storylines, projected lineups, tactics, and what to watch. - Author: Big D Soccer Staff - Tags: Game Preview, 2026 Season, FC Dallas FC Dallas wraps up a home-heavy month of September this weekend when they welcome LAFC to Frisco. Both teams will be dealing with the international window, as key players are with their national teams this weekend. FC Dallas comes into the weekend fresh off a Copa Tejas draw last week with Austin, while LAFC secured a last-minute draw at San Jose. Let’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more. ## TL;DR: Match Preview Quick hits before kickoff. - **Score prediction:** FC Dallas 2 - 1 LAFC - **Key player to watch:** Joaquin Valiente - After a weekend without anything positive in the attack, we need to let Valiente cook. - **Why this game matters:** Closing out the month unbeaten and adding some distance in the standings with LAFC is at stake. FC Dallas VS • Season xG Loading... Goal Leaders Loading... Assist Leaders Loading... Pass Completion % Loading... Goalkeeper Loading... Stats via American Soccer Analysis • BigDSoccer.com ## **FC Dallas Notes:** **All-time vs LAFC:** FC Dallas has mixed results against LAFC, mostly with losses coming at BMO Stadium in LA. The Burn have a 4-8-3 record in all-time meetings. **Home record vs LAFC**: Dallas has done well against LAFC in Toyota Stadium over the years, with a 4-1-2 record in all-time regular season matches. LAFC’s last win in Frisco came back in 2021. **Homegrown clock**: FC Dallas has had four Homegrown players earn minutes this season (Michael Collodi, Nolan Norris, Caleb Swann and Josh Torquato). The group has amassed a total of 2763 minutes. ### **Notable season stats**: - FCD is 21st in crosses in MLS with 252. - The Burn are 10th in total distance covered in MLS with 3000 km (1864 miles) - FCD is 3rd in MLS in aerial challenges won with 361. - FC Dallas is 15th in MLS in xG with 42.03. - FCD is 2nd in MLS in shot efficiency with 6.97. - Musa is 4th in MLS in xG with 14.65\. He also ranks 6th in MLS in shots with 76\. [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/05/Big_D_Soccer_minimal-11.svg)](#/portal/gift) ****Know a Dallas soccer fan who should be reading Big D Soccer?** Gift them a membership — one month or a full year. They get full access to every analysis piece, our FC Dallas salary cap estimates, and Q&A priority. They just click a link to redeem. Easy. [→ Give a Membership ](#/portal/gift) ## **Potential FC Dallas Lineup:** Given the large number of players out for international duty, some rotation should be expected tonight. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/09/fc-dallas-4-4-2-U3QLG6ZX.png) We have partnered up with [StartingXI.com](https://starting11.com/?ref=bigdsoccer.com) to give you a chance to pick your desired FC Dallas lineup for upcoming games. Coming soon, there will be a chance to predict the lineup here on Big D Soccer. For now, you can click the box above (in a web browser) and get started. ## Availability & Disciplinary Report ⚽ ****Disciplinary Report** Suspended: Ramiro Suspended with next yellow card: Daniel Suspended with next two yellow cards: Patrickson Delgado, Nolan Norris, Sam Sarver 🗒️ ****Availability Report** Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin ****Out**: none ****Questionable**: Daniel (lower body) On Loan: Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC), Jaidyn Contreras (Tigres) Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Benji Flowers International duty: Petar Musa, Bernard Kamungo, Ran Binyamin, Josh Torquato --- ## **LAFC Notes:** **Key player for LAFC: Armindo Sieb** [Scouting LAFC: What FC Dallas Needs to Know 🔎A detailed scouting report on LAFC ahead of FC Dallas’ 2026 showdown, breaking down formations, key players, tendencies, and tactical edges.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/icon/bigdsoccer.com.minimal.big-bdec8318-ddfa-4639-b6cd-877c1d0b12e4.png)Big D SoccerDrew Epperley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/Scouting-Report-3-d3ffe608-def6-4306-823d-a07a18793f8a.png)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/scouting-lafc-what-fc-dallas-needs-to-know/) **Disciplinary Report** Suspended: Aaron Long **Availability Report** Out: Timothy Tillman (leg) Questionable: Thomas Hasal (arm) International duty: Denis Bouanga, Mathieu Choiniere, Son Heung-Min, Jacob Shaffelbury, Jude Terry, Leo Walta --- ****Don’t just read the free version** [![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/05/Big_D_Soccer_minimal-2.svg)](#/portal/signup) Big game this week for FC Dallas. Before we get into it, members have the full scouting report, projected lineups, and injury report. If you want to go into Matchday actually knowing what to watch for, now's the time. [→ Join Big D Soccer ](#/portal/signup) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/09/IMG_1370-2.jpeg) ## ****How to watch** 📅 Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 ⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM 🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium 📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass 💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvLAFC ☀️ Weather: 88, sunny