> ## 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 San Diego FC Preview: Lineups, Storylines & What to Watch - URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-san-diego-fc-march-2026-preview/ - Published: 2026-03-14T11:38:32.000Z - Updated: 2026-03-14T11:38:31.000Z - Description: A full match preview for FC Dallas vs. San Diego 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 returns home to Toyota Stadium this weekend looking to bounce back and grab three important points against San Diego FC. The sophomore side is coming into this weekend’s game unbeaten across all competitions, building off their impressive expansion campaign from a year ago. For Dallas, this one is all about protecting the home turf and continuing to find rhythm in the attack. With the schedule about to heat up, turning home matching like this into wins will be key for FC Dallas manager Eric Quill, if his club wants to keep pace in the Western Conference. Let’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more. ## TL;DR: Match Preview Quick hits before kickoff. - **Score prediction:** FC Dallas 1 - 1 SDFC - **Key player to watch:** Petar Musa - San Diego has a stout defense, but the Croatian needs to put in the work if he wants to make his national team roster for the World Cup. - **Why this game matters:** It is another home game against a conference opponent. Three points is a must. ****The FC Dallas Coverage MLS Doesn’t Give You** The free stuff tells you what happened. A paid subscription tells you why it happened, what it means for FC Dallas, and what’s coming next—before anyone else catches up. [Claim your 2026 offer today! ](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/2026-fcd-coverage) ## **FC Dallas Notes:** **Key player for FC Dallas: Petar Musa -** Since the season opener, he has been limited in front of the goal, while San Diego’s defense has yet to give up a goal in league play this season, this is the kind of test he needs to score again. **All-time vs San Diego**: FC Dallas is winless in two all-time meetings with San Diego. **Homegrown clock**: Last season, the Homegrowns played a combined 1548 minutes. Homegrown keeper Michael Collodi has been the lone Homegrown on the field this season, earning 270 minutes so far. [What to Watch For: FC Dallas vs. San Diego FCFC Dallas returns home to face unbeaten San Diego FC. Here’s what to watch for, including containing Anders Dreyer, breaking down San Diego’s stingy defense, and getting more from the Musa-Farrington-Valiente attack.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/icon/bigdsoccer.com.minimal.big-502.png)Big D SoccerDrew Epperley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/Match-Highlights-3-2.png)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/what-to-watch-for-fc-dallas-vs-san-diego-fc-march-2026/) ### **Notable season stats**: - FCD is sixth in crosses in MLS with 45\. Dallas is also sixth in successful crosses with 30. - FCD is eleventh in total distance covered in MLS with 347.7 km (216.05 miles). - FCD is fourth in MLS in aerial challenges won with 52. - FC Dallas is 18th in xG with 4.14. - Logan Farrington’s 10th career goal on Feb. 21 makes him the fastest — and only — player drafted in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft to score 10 goals. - Musa is tied for eighth in goal involvements in MLS with three. ## **Potential FC Dallas Lineup:** Will we see another midfield rotation for this one like we did in LA? Or will Kaick return to the lineup over Ramiro? ### Projected Starting XI Formation: 3-4-3 ST **Musa** ST **Farrington** CAM **Valiente** LWB **Kamungo** CM C**Ramiro** CM **Cappis** RWB **Johansson** LCB **Ibeagha** CB **Urhoghide** RCB **Moore** GK **Collodi** ## Availability & Disciplinary Report ⚽ ****Disciplinary Report** Suspended: none Suspended with next yellow card: none Suspended with next two yellow cards: none 🗒️ ****Availability Report** Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin ****Out**: Anderson Julio (Lower leg) ****Questionable**: Osaze Urhoghide (Lower leg) 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 ****The FC Dallas Coverage MLS Doesn’t Give You** The free stuff tells you what happened. A paid subscription tells you why it happened, what it means for FC Dallas, and what’s coming next—before anyone else catches up. [Claim your 2026 offer today! ](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/2026-fcd-coverage) --- ## **San Diego Notes:** **Key player for San Diego: Anders Dreyer** [Scouting San Diego FC: What FC Dallas Needs to Know 🔎A detailed scouting report on San Diego 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-501.png)Big D SoccerDrew Epperley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/thumbnail/Scouting-Report-1-1.png)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-san-diego-fc-march-2026-scouting-report/) **Disciplinary Report** Suspended: none Suspended on next yellow card: none **Availability Report** Out: Alejandro Alvarado Jr (lower body), Andres Reyes (lower body), Kieran Sargeant (lower body) Questionable: none On Loan: 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: Saturday, March 14, 2026 ⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM 🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium 📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass 💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvSDFC ☀️ Weather: 72, sunny