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# FC Dallas vs Portland Timbers: Lineup notes 📝
- URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-portland-timbers-lineup-notes-september-2026/
- Published: 2026-09-12T23:42:26.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-12T23:42:26.000Z
- Description: Lineup notes for FC Dallas vs. Portland, including starters, tactical changes, and key questions heading into kickoff.
- Author: Drew Epperley
- Tags: Lineup Notes, FC Dallas, 2026 Season

FC Dallas is back at home to start a three-game home stand in September. Up first is a visit from the Portland Timbers.

Lineups are in from both sides. Let’s dive into what Eric Quill’s starting group looks like, who is on the bench, and who we believe will see minutes later on in this one. 

## What Changed From Last Match

No Osaze Urhoghide tonight, due to a yellow card suspension. That means the defense shifts a little bit with Sebastien Ibeagha sliding back into the middle, with Shaq Moore and Nolan Norris on the other sides. 

In goal, we see the return of Daniel who has been out since late July with a hamstring injury. 

Petar Musa is back, but on the bench tonight. Santiago Moreno re-joins the lineup after scoring a game-winner in Minnesota on Wednesday night. Ran Binyamin gets another start on the wings, with Herman Johansson moved back to the bench.

## FC Dallas Lineup Notes:

### Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3 

![Moreno](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/4wM4JmKAqj.png)LW  
**Moreno**

![Farrington](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/odMXGL8JQY.png)ST  
**Farrington**

![Valiente](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/gpMOLX225z.png)RW  
**Valiente**

![Kamungo](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/e7MzZ63OMr.png)LWB  
**Kamungo**

![Kaick](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/e7Mz0EpXqr.png)CM  
**Kaick**

![Ramiro](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/KAqBjgDAqb.png)CM  
**CRamiro**

![Binyamin](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/Oa5wd4DXq1.png)RWB  
**Binyamin**

![Norris](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/Oa5wdxN9q1.png)LCB  
**Norris**

![Ibeagha](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/odMX8xmrMY.png)CB  
**Ibeagha**

![Moore](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/0x5g2pW7M7.png)RCB  
**Moore**

![Daniel](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/NPqxeGOZQ9.png)GK  
**Daniel**

Starting Lineup

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### Bench

- SiroisGK
- AbubakarDF
- JohanssonDF
- TorquatoDF
- DelgadoMF
- CappisMF
- HolstadMF
- SarverFW
- MusaFW

### Who should come off the bench?

I think it is fair to say we’ll see both Musa and Sarver in this one. I’d also estimate we’ll see Johansson, Cappis and possibly Delgado. But Quill did only go with three subs on Wednesday night, he may not use the full five again tonight. 

### **Key Question Heading Into Kickoff**

*Can Dallas make it three-for-three to begin the month?* 

A two-game winning streak is always a tough thing to get going, but a three-game winning streak always seems to be even tougher for this group. We know the starts have been slow at home this season, but if Dallas can get off on the right foot in this one unlike last weekend, we could be looking at three more points tonight. 

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****Availability Report**  
  
Suspended: Osaze Urhoghide  
International duty: none  
Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin (knee)  
Out: Anderson Julio (lower body)  
Questionable: none  
  
On Loan: Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Geovane Jesus (North Texas SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC)  
Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Jaidyn Contreras

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## **How to watch**

📅 Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026  
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM  
🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium  
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass  
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvPTFC  
☀️ Weather: 97, sunny