FC Dallas concludes the first phase of the 2026 Leagues Cup with a massive road game against Toluca FC.
Let’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more.
TL;DR: Match Preview
Quick hits before kickoff.
- Score prediction: FC Dallas 1 - 2 Toluca
- Key player to watch: Petar Musa - He's been the leader in the attack, if Dallas has a shot in this one, it will be because of him.
- Why this game matters: This will be arguably the toughest game FC Dallas plays in this season. It is the biggest test and if they find a way to pass it, big things could be looming.
FC Dallas Notes:
All-time against Toluca: This will be the first-ever meeting between the two clubs.
FCD vs Liga MX clubs: Dallas holds a record of 6-3-2 against clubs from Mexico.
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Potential FC Dallas Lineup:
We saw more rotation in San Jose over the weekend against Chivas, expect Eric Quill to continue to do some rotation with his starting group, especially with three games looming on the road next week in Austin, Salt Lake and Vancouver.
Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2Projected lineup · subject to change
Availability & Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended with next yellow card: none
Suspended with next two yellow cards: none
Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin
Out: Daniel (lower body), Anderson Julio (lower body)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Geovane Jesus (North Texas SC)
Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Jaidyn Contreras
International duty: Josh Torquato
Leagues Cup notes
All Leagues Cup Phase One matches feature games between MLS and LIGA MX sides.
Each club plays three matches against opponents from the opposite league within their set. Leagues Cup Phase One matches are determined by the Leagues Cup Ranking, as well as by region.
Points & standings system
MLS and LIGA MX teams will compete and earn points in a league-specific table against teams from their own league.
For example, a win by an MLS club earns points in the Leagues Cup MLS table. A win by a LIGA MX team contributes to the Leagues Cup LIGA MX table. The top four clubs from each league-specific table will advance to the quarterfinals later in August.
The first tiebreaker in Phase One is goal differential, followed by wins (regular time), goals scored and goals conceded.
There are no draws; games go straight to a penalty shootout if they end in a tie. Teams are awarded points as follows in Phase One:
- Regulation draw: 1 point for both teams
- Penalty shootout win: 2 points
- Regulation win: 3 points
Toluca Notes:
Key player: Alexis Vega
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended on next yellow card: none
Availability Report
Out: none
Questionable: none
International duty: none
How to watch
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.
