To be the best, you have to beat the best. That will be the case for FC Dallas this weekend as they take on the defending MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield winners from 2022, LAFC.
FC Dallas has yet to pick up a win at BMO Stadium but they might be catching this LAFC squad at the right time. .
FC Dallas Notes:
Key player for FC Dallas: Nkosi Tafari - So far this season Tafari has been dominant at his center back post, winning duels in the air or on the ground. He’ll have his work cut out for him this weekend but if he can steady the defense like we’ve seen him do, there is a shot that FCD could walk away with some points from this game.
Last year against LAFC: The clubs split their season series in 2022, with both winning their home games.
In search of a clean sheet: FC Dallas has opened its season with seven points in four games (W2 D1 L1) for the second consecutive season. Dallas has conceded a goal in 10 straight matches dating back to last season (incl. playoffs), it’s the longest active streak in MLS.
Homegrown clock: FC Dallas Homegrowns have played a total of 950 minutes and made 12 appearances.
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: none
Availability Report
Out: Tarik Scott (ACL/MCL - season-ending injury)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Dante Sealy, Justin Che, Colin Smith
International duty: Nolan Norris (US U-19s), Antonio Carerra (US U-20s)
LAFC Notes:
Key player for Sporting: Carlos Vela - We’re sticking with our pick yesterday in our LAFC preview (see below). Vela has scored (2) or assisted (5) on
seven of the eight goals LAFC has scored against Dallas at home.
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: none
Availability Report
Out: none
Questionable: none
On Loan: n/a
International duty: Dénis Bouanga (F, Gabon), José Cifuentes (M, Ecuador), Denil Maldonado (D, Honduras), Diego Palacios (D, Ecuador)
How to watch
Kickoff: 9:30 PM
Venue: BMO Stadium
Available Streaming: MLS Season Pass
Gameday Social: #FCDvLAFC
Weather: 58 degrees
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