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# FC Dallas vs LAFC: Preview, game notes, lineup predictions and how to watch
- URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-lafc-preview-game-notes-preview-streaming-lineups-september-2024/
- Published: 2024-09-21T13:16:05.000Z
- Updated: 2024-10-14T14:33:48.000Z
- Description: After dropping points on Wednesday, tonight’s match is a must-in for FC Dallas.
- Author: Big D Soccer Staff
- Tags: 2024 Season, FC Dallas, Game Preview

FC Dallas looks to rebound from a disappointing loss on Wednesday night in Utah as they host LAFC.

LAFC could potentially clinch a playoff spot with a victory tonight, while FC Dallas is hoping to remain in the hunt for the 9th and final playoff spot in the Western Conference.

### FC Dallas Notes:

**Key player for FC Dallas**: Alan Velasco - He may not be right at 100% yet here but after seeing him score on Wednesday night, there is a sense that he could be more involved in this one from the start. FCD should ride that emotional boost with having Velasco back.

**Last time against LAFC**: It didn’t go well for FCD when the two sides squared off in LA earlier this season. Denis Bouanga scored a late goal to give LAFC the 1-0 in.

**All-time record vs LAFC at home**: Dallas has a 3-1-1 record in all-time meetings at Toyota Stadium against LAFC, including a 2-0 win last season.

**Points from a losing position**: Dallas has a 3-10-3 record in 2024 when giving up a goal first and have won 12 points from a losing position.

**Homegrown clock**: In 2024, FC Dallas Homegrowns (Nolan Norris, Dante Sealy, Paxton Pomykal, Jesús Ferreira, Tarik Scott) played a total of 2062 minutes and made 36 appearances.

**Games missed due to injuries**: The injury watch continues into another season. So far, 142 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 65 games missed due to injury this season.

**Potential Lineup:**

After Alan Velasco came on for 45+ minutes on Wednesday night, he could earn his first start and play around 50-60 minutes in this one.

Paes; Farfan, Tafari, Ibeagha; Arriola, Illarramendi, Lletget, Ruan; Ferreira, Velasco, Musa

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**Disciplinary Report**

Suspended: none  
Suspended after next yellow: Asier Illarramendi

**Availability Report**

Out: Geovane Jesus (Right knee), Paxton Pomykal (knee), Liam Fraser (upper leg)  
Questionable: Show (knee)  
On Loan: Isaiah Parker (North Texas SC)  
Unavailable (off-roster): Malik Henry-Scott, Tarik Scott, Alejandro Uraza  
International duty: none

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### LAFC Notes:

**Key player for LAFC: Denis Bouanga**

LAFC is on a winless streak since the Leagues Cup but Bouanga is still a difficult player to defend.

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**Disciplinary Report**

Suspended: none  
Suspended on next yellow card: none

**Availability Report**  
Out: Lorenzo Dellavalle (knee), Jesús Murillo (knee)  
Questionable: Sergi Palencia (leg)  
On Loan: none  
International duty: none

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## **How to watch**

📅 Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024  
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM  
🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium  
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass  
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvLAFC  
☀️ Weather: 82, cloudy