FC Dallas vs Philadelphia Union: Preview, game notes, lineup predictions and how to watch BigSoccer.com
This wild and busy month for FC Dallas is finally coming to an end as tonight they'll host the Philadelphia Union.
The two sides were in action during the midweek matchday window, with the Union coming out on top in their match against Toronto, while FC Dallas came from behind twice to draw FC Cincinnati.
Let’s dive into some notes, predictions and more.
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FC Dallas Notes:
Key player for FC Dallas: Petar Musa - The second half of the match in Cincinnati felt like he was more of himself again. Against a stout defense like the Union, FC Dallas will need him to be 100%.
All-time vs Philadelphia: FC Dallas has a 8-2-5 record in all-time meetings with the Union, including an unbeaten 7-0-1 record at Toyota Stadium.
Homegrown clock: The Homegrown minutes are starting to tick up again as Paxton Pomykal returned to action and Tarik Scott picking up some late game experience lately. Along with what Michael Collodi and Nolan Norris have earned, the season total is up to 769 minutes.
Notable season stats:
- Osaze Urhoghide is fourth in MLS in aerial challenges won with 39.
- Urhoghide is tied for first across MLS in aerial challenges won
without ball control with 33. - Urhoghide is tied second in goals scored from freekicks with one.
- Anderson Julio leads MLS alongside Tani Oluwaseyi, Anders Dreyer
and Martin Ojeda in goals scored on counterattack with two. - Léo Chú has the fastest speed recorded for FC Dallas this season at
35.3 KPH/21.9 MPH ranking No. 11 in MLS. - Shaq Moore is tied for 18th in MLS in clearances with 21.
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Potential Lineup:
Will we see any rotation on Saturday? With no matches next week, Eric Quill has to push for a strong finish to the month at home.
Paes; Farfan, Abubakar, Ibeagha, Moore; Ramiro, Kaick, Pedrinho, Acosta, Julio, Musa
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: Kaick
Suspended after two yellows: Ramiro, Oszae Urhoghide
Availability Report
Season-ending injury list: Geovane Jesus (knee), Enzo Newman (knee)2
Out: Léo Chú (knee), Paxton Pomykal (knee bruise), Osaze Urhoghide (upper leg)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Tomas Pondeca (New Mexico United), Carl Sainte (Phoenix Rising), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh SC), Diego Pepi (Texoma FC), Herbert Endeley (Colorado Springs Switchbacks)
Unavailable (off-roster): Alejandro Uraza, Malachi Molina, Daniel Baran
International duty: none
Philadelphia Notes:
The Union have an eight-game unbeaten streak in league play and a ten-game unbeaten run across all competitions since April 19 (a loss at Atlanta).
Key player for Philadelphia: Tai Baribo
Drew Epperley
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended on next yellow card: none
Availability Report
Out: Ian Glavinovich (knee), Neil Pierre (knee)
Questionable: none
On Loan: none
International duty: none
How to watch
📅 Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvPHL
☀️ Weather: 78, sunny
