> ## 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 Preview: Lineups, Storylines & What to Watch - URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-portland-timbers-preview-lineups-storylines-july-2026/ - Published: 2026-07-22T11:06:51.000Z - Updated: 2026-07-22T19:50:25.000Z - 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 heads to Providence Park on Wednesday for the return to play in the 2026 season after nearly two months off. Portland doesn’t lose at home too often, the Timbers Army will be loud enough to rattle your fillings, and Dallas will need to be sharp once again on the road. Let’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more. ## TL;DR: Match Preview Quick hits before kickoff. - **Score prediction:** FC Dallas 1 - 1 Portland Timbers - **Key player to watch:** Logan Farrington - He will likely be the key in the attack with Musa potenitally out for this one. - **Why this game matters:** This is the first game back from a nearly-two month break from league action. It also resumes a nine-game road trip. 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:** Dallas is currently 12-9-11 in all-time regular season meetings against the Timbers. They’re currently unbeaten against Portland in their last four matches, with the last three ending in a draw. **Road record at Portland**: 1-8-6…yeah, one win in all-time regular season meetings with the Timbers. That lone win, a 2016 win during the club’s historic double-title run. **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. Together, they have played 2135 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 13th in crosses in MLS with 160. - The Burn are 7th in total distance covered in MLS with 746.12 km (1084.99 miles). - FCD is third in MLS in aerial challenges won with 230. - FC Dallas is 8th in MLS in xG with 26.46. - FCD is 4th in MLS in shot efficiency with 3.54. - Musa is 4th in MLS in xG with 10.05\. He also ranks tied for 8th in MLS in shots with 49\. ## **Potential FC Dallas Lineup:** Coming back from the World Cup break, FC Dallas is fairly healthy. The key player likely to be missing tonight is Petar Musa, the club’s leading scorer. This won’t be due to injury, as Eric Quill told Big D Soccer last week that he would be doubtful to be fit for this game following what was described as a ‘well earned vacation’ following the World Cup. Aside from that, we should see Bernard Kamungo return to the lineup and Daniel make his debut in goal. ## Availability & Disciplinary Report ⚽ ****Disciplinary Report** Suspended: none Suspended with next yellow card: Osaze Urhoghide, Nolan Norris, Sam Sarver Suspended with next two yellow cards: none 🗒️ ****Availability Report** Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin ****Out**: Ramiro (foot) ****Questionable**: none On Loan: Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh), 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: Antony** [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-52bcdc37-8195-4e47-ba48-520d7d97f09f.png)Big D SoccerDrew Epperley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/Scouting-Report-90d24400-1243-44c6-8e27-90fe162f7fdb.png)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/scouting-portland-timbers-fc-dallas-july-2026/) **Disciplinary Report** Suspended: none Suspended on next yellow card: none **Availability Report** Out: Omir Fernandez (lower body), Gage Guerra (core), Juan Mosquera (foot) Questionable: none International duty: none --- ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2025/07/IMG_0075.jpeg) ## ****How to watch** 📅 Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 ⚽️ Kickoff: 9:30 PM 🏟 Venue: Providence Park 📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass 💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvPTFC ☀️ Weather: 87, 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. 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