Game One of the Best-of-Three series is here for FC Dallas as they are getting ready to take on the Vancouver Whitecaps again for the second week in a row.
The lineups are in for each side, so let’s dive into them along with some questions.
The XI + Quick Thoughts
We knew going into this one that Patrickson Delgado was going to be unavailable with an upper leg injury. Anderson Julio and Sam Sarver stay in the lineup after staring last week on Decision Day. Joining them will be Petar Musa, who returns from suspension.
In the midfield, we'll continue to see Chris Cappis and Kaick in the middle. Behind them in the defense, there will be Bernard Kamungo and Ramiro on the wings, with Shaq Moore, Sebastien Ibeagha and Osaze Urhoghide in the middle.
Starting in goal tonight will be Michael Collodi.
Who is on the bench?
The bench sees Maarten Paes, Logan Farrington, Lalas Abubakar, Paxton Pomykal, Sebastian Lletget, Pedrinho, Josh Torquato, and Enes Sali.
Who should come off the bench?
Last week against Vancouver, Eric Quill went with nearly every Homegrown player he could in the second half. I don't think we'll get a return of that tonight but it does feel like we'll see more minutes out of Pomykal and Norris in this one. Along with them, Pedrinho and Farrington makes a lot of sense.
Big question for tonight: How will Musa/Farrington/Ramiro fare in Game One?
Dallas was able to get some attack going last week with Anderson Julio and Sam Sarver, but have been more consistent in the last three months when Musa and Farrington are together. Quill keeps the hot hands with Sarver and Julio though, something I respect here.
The bigger part of this one is Ramiro and how the defensive group plays with him back out on the field. Typically, him on the field allows Shaq Moore and Bernard Kamungo to be dangerous on the right side of the field in the counter attack.
Suspended: none
SEI List: Geovane Jesus (Right knee), Enzo Newman (knee), Herbert Endeley (knee)
Out: Patrickson Delgado (upper leg)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Tomas Pondeca (New Mexico United), Carl Sainte (Phoenix Rising), Tarik Scott (Monterey Bay FC), Diego Pepi (Texoma FC), Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Mamelodi Sundowns FC)
International Duty: none
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Here is what Vancouver is working with
How to watch
📅 Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
⚽️ Kickoff: 6:30 PM
🏟 Venue: BC Place
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvVAN
☀️ Weather: 72 (dome weather)
