FC Dallas looks for another road win on the season this weekend as they take on LAFC for the first time in 2025.

Let’s dive into some notes, predictions and more.

FC Dallas Notes:

Key player for FC Dallas: Lucho Acosta - If FC Dallas is going to find a result in LA, Acosta has to be the guy that pulls the strings offensively.

All-time at LAFC: Dallas have never obtained a win from BMO Stadium (0-5-1). Dallas' all-time record against LAFC is 4-6-2.

Homegrown clock: The Homegrown minutes are starting to tick up again as Paxton Pomykal returned to action and Anthony Ramirez and Tarik Scott picking up some late game experience lately. Along with what Michael Collodi and Nolan Norris have earned, the season total is up to 840 minutes.

Notable season stats:

  • Petar Musa has the fastest speed recorded for FC Dallas this season
    at 34.38 KPH/21.36 MPH ranking No. 95 in MLS.
  • Sebastien Ibeagha is sixth in MLS in aerial challenges won with 58.
  • Shaq Moore ranks No. 57 across MLS in total distance covered with
    191.49 km (119 miles).
  • Anderson Julio leads MLS alongside Martin Ojeda in goals on
    counterattack with three.
  • Sebastien Ibeagha leads MLS in aerial challenges won without ball
    control with 50.
  • FC Dallas has won 16 points from losing positions in MLS.
  • Dallas ranks 23rd in xG across MLS with 29.36 xG.
  • FCD is second in MLS in clearances with 190.
  • FCD is third in MLS in counterattack goals (6).
  • Dallas is tied for sixth in MLS alongside the Seattle Sounders in goals
    after situations from the half-right with 13.

Potential Lineup:

Eric Quill will get a little bit of help off the injury list this week.

Paes; Farfan, Abubakar, Ibeagha, Moore; Ramiro, Lletget, Kaick, Acosta, Farrington, Musa 

Disciplinary Report

Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: Lucho Acosta
Suspended after two yellows: Ramiro, Oszae Urhoghide, Petar Musa, Ramiro

Availability Report

Season-ending injury list: Geovane Jesus (knee), Herbert Endeley (knee), Enzo Newman (knee)
Out: Paxton Pomykal (knee bruise), Nolan Norris (ankle), Bernard Kamungo (ankle)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Tomas Pondeca (New Mexico United), Carl Sainte (Phoenix Rising), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh SC), Diego Pepi (Texoma FC)
Unavailable (off-roster): Alejandro Uraza, Malachi Molina, Daniel Baran
International duty: none

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LAFC Notes:

Key player for LAFC: Denis Bouanga

Behind Enemy Lines: Scouting LAFC 🔎
FC Dallas has struggled against LAFC in Southern California over the years.
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Disciplinary Report

Suspended: none
Suspended on next yellow card: none

Availability Report
Out: Maxime Chanot (Head), Lorenzo Dellavalle (Leg)
Questionable: none
On Loan: none
International duty: none

How to watch

📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
⚽️ Kickoff: 9:30 PM
🏟 Venue: BMO Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvLAFC
☀️ Weather: 75, sunny