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FC Dallas vs Toronto FC: Lineup notes ๐Ÿ“

Lineup notes for FC Dallas vs. Toronto FC, including starters, tactical changes, and key questions heading into kickoff.

FC Dallas vs Toronto FC: Lineup notes ๐Ÿ“

The wait is finally over. Kicking for the opening match of the 2026 season is approaching. FC Dallas and Toronto FC have submitted their opening-day lineups, which offer a first look at how each group plans to approach the season ahead.

Below is a look at how both FC Dallas and Toronto FC are set up for the season opener, followed by notes and key questions that could shape not just tonightโ€™s match, but the early direction of the season.

What Changed From Last Match

We saw FC Dallas attempt this exact lineup last week in a preseason friendly that was canceled after five minutes against Atlanta United.

FC Dallas Lineup Notes:

Projected Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3
ST
Musa
ST
Farrington
CAM
Cappis
LWB
Kamungo
CM
Kaick
CM
C Ramiro
RWB
Johansson
LCB
Ibeagha
CB
Urhoghide
RCB
Moore
GK
Collodi

Bench

  • Brooks Thompson GK
  • Lalas Abubakar
  • Ran Binyamin
  • Deedson
  • Patrickson Delgado
  • Anderson Julio
  • Ricky Louis
  • Sam Sarver
  • Nolan Norris

Who should come off the bench?

Given that there could still be some rust on some legs, I would imagine weโ€™ll see five subs used in this one. Iโ€™d put Norris, Sarver, Louis, Julio and Delgado as ones to come off the bench for this one. But donโ€™t sleep on Binyamin making his debut either.

Key Question Heading Into Kickoff

Can Dallas start off strong?

Weโ€™ve seen Dallas teams start off slow in previous season openers at home. This is a moment when this group needs to set a tone and pace for the season with a strong start.


Availability Report

Suspended: none
Season-ending injury list: none
Out: Jonathan Sirois (non-injury) , Joaquin Valiente (visa-related)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh), Malachi Molina (Nashville SC)
Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Jaidyn Contreras, Kaka Scabin, Slade Starnes
International duty: none

Toronto FC Lineup Notes:

Opponent Lineup

Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
  1. GK: Luke Gavran
  2. RB: Richie Laryea
  3. CB: Walker Zimmerman
  4. CB: Kosi Thompson
  5. LB: Kobe Franklin
  6. CM: Jose Cifuentes
  7. CM: Alonso Coello
  8. LW: Jonathan Osorio
  9. RW: Malik Henry
  10. ST: Djorde Milhailovic
  11. ST: Derrick Etienne

How to watch

๐Ÿ“… Date: Saturday, February, 21, 2026
โšฝ๏ธ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
๐ŸŸ Venue: Toyota Stadium
๐Ÿ“บ Streaming: MLS Season Pass
๐Ÿ’ฌ Gameday Social: #FCDvTFC
โ˜€๏ธ Weather: 54, windy

Drew Epperley

Drew Epperley

Owner and Managing Editor of Big D Soccer. Iโ€™ve been covering MLS and FC Dallas since 2007. Part time nut. โšฝ fan. โ˜•๏ธ & ๐Ÿบ drinker.

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