> ## 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 St. Louis CITY SC Preview: Lineups, Storylines & What to Watch - URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/fc-dallas-vs-st-louis-city-sc-preview-lineups-storylines-april-2026/ - Published: 2026-04-11T11:48:01.000Z - Updated: 2026-04-11T11:48:00.000Z - Description: A full match preview for FC Dallas vs. St. Louis 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 to Toyota Stadium on Saturday night riding high after a dominant 4-0 road win over D.C. United, easily its most complete performance of the season so far. Now, the focus shifts back home for the start of a three-game home stands, as conference rivals St. Louis CITY SC come to town. St. Louis is coming off a solid performance of their own last week, as they found a late goal to tie NYCFC in Yankee Stadium. They’ll bring their usual high-energy and press that can make things very uncomfortable in a hurry. Let’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more. ## TL;DR: Match Preview Quick hits before kickoff. - **Score prediction:** FC Dallas 3 - 1 St. Louis - **Key player to watch:** Santiago Moreno - The newcomer showed he could add a lot to the attack in just a five minute appearance last week. Let's see what he can do in more minutes this week. - **Why this game matters:** After last week's dominant win at DC, the start of a three-game home stretch is where FC Dallas can start to build up a nice point total on the season. ****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: Logan Farrington -** Like Petar Musa, Farrington has the hot hand for the attack. He’s been able to show the vertical play that Dallas needs to help stretch defenses. **All-time vs St. Louis**: Dallas has yet to lose to St. Louis in three home meetings. They’ve outscored St. Louis in those three meetings 7-0\. Overall, FC Dallas has a 3-1-2 record against St. Louis in regular season matches. **Homegrown clock**: Homegrown keeper Michael Collodi was the only HGP earning minutes this season until Nolan Norris joined him on the field. Collodi has played the full 90 in each match, while Norris has a couple of matches under his belt now. Together they have played 775 minutes. [What to Watch For: FC Dallas vs. St. Louis CITY SCFC Dallas begins a crucial three-game homestand against St. Louis CITY SC. Here’s what to watch for, including defensive consistency and figuring out how to maintain momentum.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Big D SoccerDrew Epperley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/size/w1200/2026/04/Match-Highlights-3.png)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/what-to-watch-for-fc-dallas-vs-st-louis-city-sc-april-2026/) ### **Notable season stats**: - FCD is 7th in crosses in MLS with 78. - 11th in total distance covered in MLS with 697.12 km (433.17 miles). - FCD is 16th in clearances with 42. - FCD is third in MLS in aerial challenges won with 94. - FC Dallas is 9th in MLS in xG with 11.48. - FCD is 9th in shots across MLS with 83. - Musa is 3rd in MLS in xG with 5.22\. He also ranks third in MLS in shots with 26. ## **Potential FC Dallas Lineup:** After a dominant performance in D.C., last weekend, does Eric Quill make any big changes? Santiago Moreno and Joquain Valiente came off the bench, Herman Johansson was held out due to heavy travel. All three will be available this weekend. ### Projected Starting XI Formation: 3-4-3 ST **Musa** ST **Farrington** CAM **Delgado** LWB **Moore** CM C**Ramiro** CM **Cappis** RWB **Johansson** LCB **Norris** CB **Urhoghide** RCB **Ibeagha** 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), Bernard Kamungo (lower leg) ****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 ****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) --- ## **St. Louis Notes:** **Key player for St. Louis: Marcel Hartel** [Scouting St. Louis CITY SC: What FC Dallas Needs to Know 🔎A detailed scouting report on St. Louis CITY SC ahead of FC Dallas’ 2026 showdown, breaking down formations, key players, tendencies, and tactical edges.![](https://static.ghost.org/v5.0.0/images/link-icon.svg)Big D SoccerDrew Epperley![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/size/w1200/2026/04/Scouting-Report-1.png)](https://www.bigdsoccer.com/scouting-st-louis-city-sc-fc-dallas-april-2026/) **Disciplinary Report** Suspended: none Suspended on next yellow card: none **Availability Report** Out: Celio Pompeu (knee) 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, April 11, 2026 ⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM 🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium 📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass 💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvSTL ☀️ Weather: 76, cloudy