FC Dallas vs LAFC: Preview, game notes, lineup predictions and how to watch BigSoccer.com
FC Dallas looks for another road win on the season this weekend as they take on LAFC for the first time in 2025.
Let’s dive into some notes, predictions and more.
FC Dallas Notes:
Key player for FC Dallas: Lucho Acosta - If FC Dallas is going to find a result in LA, Acosta has to be the guy that pulls the strings offensively.
All-time at LAFC: Dallas have never obtained a win from BMO Stadium (0-5-1). Dallas' all-time record against LAFC is 4-6-2.
Homegrown clock: The Homegrown minutes are starting to tick up again as Paxton Pomykal returned to action and Anthony Ramirez 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 840 minutes.
Notable season stats:
- Petar Musa has the fastest speed recorded for FC Dallas this season
at 34.38 KPH/21.36 MPH ranking No. 95 in MLS. - Sebastien Ibeagha is sixth in MLS in aerial challenges won with 58.
- Shaq Moore ranks No. 57 across MLS in total distance covered with
191.49 km (119 miles). - Anderson Julio leads MLS alongside Martin Ojeda in goals on
counterattack with three. - Sebastien Ibeagha leads MLS in aerial challenges won without ball
control with 50. - FC Dallas has won 16 points from losing positions in MLS.
- Dallas ranks 23rd in xG across MLS with 29.36 xG.
- FCD is second in MLS in clearances with 190.
- FCD is third in MLS in counterattack goals (6).
- Dallas is tied for sixth in MLS alongside the Seattle Sounders in goals
after situations from the half-right with 13.
Potential Lineup:
Eric Quill will get a little bit of help off the injury list this week.
Paes; Farfan, Abubakar, Ibeagha, Moore; Ramiro, Lletget, Kaick, Acosta, Farrington, Musa
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: Lucho Acosta
Suspended after two yellows: Ramiro, Oszae Urhoghide, Petar Musa, Ramiro
Availability Report
Season-ending injury list: Geovane Jesus (knee), Herbert Endeley (knee), Enzo Newman (knee)
Out: Paxton Pomykal (knee bruise), Nolan Norris (ankle), Bernard Kamungo (ankle)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Tomas Pondeca (New Mexico United), Carl Sainte (Phoenix Rising), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh SC), Diego Pepi (Texoma FC)
Unavailable (off-roster): Alejandro Uraza, Malachi Molina, Daniel Baran
International duty: none
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LAFC Notes:
Key player for LAFC: Denis Bouanga
Drew Epperley
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended on next yellow card: none
Availability Report
Out: Maxime Chanot (Head), Lorenzo Dellavalle (Leg)
Questionable: none
On Loan: none
International duty: none
How to watch
📅 Date: Saturday, July 12, 2025
⚽️ Kickoff: 9:30 PM
🏟 Venue: BMO Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvLAFC
☀️ Weather: 75, sunny
