> ## 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 Portland Timbers: Lineups, Storylines & What to Watch - URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-portland-timbers-lineups-storylines-september-2026/ - Published: 2026-09-12T12:05:31.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-12T12:05:31.000Z - Description: A full match preview for FC Dallas vs. Portland 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 begins an important three-game homestand this weekend when they host the Portland Timbers. Both clubs are wrapping up a busy three-games in-eight-day stretch. Both teams were in action on Wednesday night, with the Timbers picking up a 2-2 draw against St. Louis CITY SC, while FC Dallas secured a 2-1 win on the road in Minnesota. Let’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more. ## TL;DR: Match Preview Quick hits before kickoff. - **Score prediction:** FC Dallas 2 - 1 Portland Timbers - **Key player to watch:** Joaquin Valiente - He's quietly been pulling the strings for the attack in recent months with his 12 assists. Dallas needs more of that in games like this one. - **Why this game matters:** Time to kick off three straight home games with a good note. 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 Portland:** The regular season series is fairly split between these two clubs, with both teams holding a 12-9-12 record against one another. **Home record vs Portland**: Dallas has a commanding home record against the Timbers in all-time regular season matches, going 11-1-5, outscoring them 41-17 in those matches. **Homegrown clock**: Both Michael Collodi and Nolan Norris have gobbled up a good amount of minutes in 2026\. Norris also has one goal on the season. Caleb Swann also made his debut off the bench in New York, while Josh Torquato earned his first start recently in Vancouver. Together, they have played 2673 minutes. To add more perspective here, Dallas HGPs only accounted for 1775 minutes in 2025\. [![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) ### **Notable season stats**: - FCD is 21st in crosses in MLS with 232. - The Burn are 10th in total distance covered in MLS with 2773.1 km (1723 miles) - FCD is 3rd in MLS in aerial challenges won with 323. - FC Dallas is 14th in MLS in xG with 39.1. - FCD is 4th in MLS in shot efficiency with 7.9. - Musa is second in MLS in xG with 13.16\. He also ranks 6th in MLS in shots with 70\. ## **Potential FC Dallas Lineup:** The is the final game of a three-games in eight days stretch for Dallas. We saw some rotation in Minnesota on Wednesday night, we’ll see a bit more on Saturday. ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/09/fc-dallas-4-4-2-OQDLYUBQ-1.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: Osaze Urhoghide Suspended with next yellow card: Daniel, Ramiro Suspended with next two yellow cards: Christian Cappis, Patrickson Delgado, Nolan Norris, Sam Sarver 🗒️ ****Availability Report** Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin ****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 International duty: none --- ## **Portland Notes:** **Key player for Portland: Kristoffer Velde** [Scouting Portland Timbers: What FC Dallas Needs to Know 🔎A detailed scouting report on Portland 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-738c53a1-c5fb-4d8c-b47c-57bd8f42c81a.png)Big D SoccerDrew Epperley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/Scouting-Report-2-a2a1d4e1-705d-4231-8170-d95dd44b9090.png)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/scouting-portland-timbers-september-2026/) **Disciplinary Report** Suspended: none Suspended on next yellow card: none **Availability Report** Out: Alexander Aravena (hip), Brandon Bye (knee), José Caicedo (lower body), David De Costa (concussion), Zac McGraw (back), Juan Mosquera (foot/ankle) Questionable: none International duty: none --- ![](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 12, 2026 ⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM 🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium 📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass 💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvPTFC ☀️ Weather: 92, sunny ****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)