> ## 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 Jose Earthquakes: Lineup notes 📝
- URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-san-jose-earthquakes-lineup-notes-october-2026/
- Published: 2026-10-24T23:48:15.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-24T23:48:15.000Z
- Description: Lineup notes for FC Dallas vs. San Jose, including starters, tactical changes, and key questions heading into kickoff.
- Author: Drew Epperley
- Tags: Lineup Notes, FC Dallas, 2026 Season

FC Dallas returns home tonight as they battle Western Conference rivals San Jose. 

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 off the bench in this one. 

## What Changed From Last Match

Kaick, Joaquin Valiente and Osaze Urhoghide rotate back into the lineup after last week’s draw in Houston. 

Daniel Job earns his second straight start after a solid performance in Houston. 

## FC Dallas Lineup Notes:

### Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3 

![Job](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/Xj5Y4dAlMb.png)LW  
**Job**

![Musa](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/315VPR6vQ9.png)ST  
**Musa**

![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**

![Johansson](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/0x5gWWz757.png)RWB  
**Johansson**

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

![Urhoghide](https://american-soccer-analysis-headshots.s3.amazonaws.com/player_headshots/4JMAoR9lqK.png)CB  
**Urhoghide**

![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

[![CTA Image](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2026/05/Big_D_Soccer_minimal-8.svg)](#/portal/signup) 

Big D Soccer has covered FC Dallas since 2009\. If this is your first time here — stick around. Free to sign up, and members get the full tactical breakdown after every match.

[Subscribe Today -> ](#/portal/signup) 

### Bench

- SiroisGK
- NorrisDF
- AbubakarDF
- BinyaminDF
- SwannMF
- CappisMF
- DelgadoMF
- JulioFW
- MorenoFW

### Who should come off the bench?

This is the start of three games in seven days for FC Dallas. I would imagine we’ll see a decent bit of rotation in the second half off the bench with Cappis, Moreno, possibly Norris and Delgado. The one I am most intrigued by may be Julio, who has barely played this season due to injuries. Could he the wild card that this game needs late off the bench? 

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

*Can Dallas continue to grind out results?* 

Quill's club has had a knack for grinding out results as of late. This is a huge six-pointer against the Quakes that could ultimately determine whether or not Dallas ends up in the top four or not. San Jose has been tricky for this Dallas team over the years, so the Burn have to come out with good energy from the start and not allow the Quakes to dictate any of this game. 

---

****Availability Report**  
  
Suspended: Sam Sarver  
International duty: none  
Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin (knee)  
Out: Logan Farrington (lower leg)  
Questionable: none  
  
On Loan: Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC), Jaidyn Contreras (Tigres)  
Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Benji Flowers

---

[ ![](//a.impactradius-go.com/display-ad/9678-3229903)](https://mlsstore.i8h2.net/c/6017956/3229903/9678?ref=bigdsoccer.com)![](https://imp.pxf.io/i/6017956/3229903/9678) 

---

## **How to watch**

📅 Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026  
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM  
🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium  
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass  
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvSJE  
☀️ Weather: 75, sunny