FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes: Preview, game notes, lineup predictions and how to watch BigSoccer.com
A big week is here for FC Dallas. After having last weekend off, Eric Quill's side is back in action at home with a double-game week against conference opponents. Up first, is the new look San Jose Earthquakes.
Let’s dive into some notes, predictions and more.
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FC Dallas Notes:
Key player for FC Dallas: Petar Musa - The Croatian started to light up a bit more a couple of weeks ago in Kansas City. Being back at home, Musa needs to continue to lead this group in front of the goal.
All-time vs San Jose: The Quakes hold a pretty solid lead in the all-time series with FC Dallas, dating back to the early days of MLS when they were the Clash. FC Dallas is currently 20-30-22 in all-time regular season meetings with San Jose.
All-time vs SJ at home: FC Dallas has a slight edge in the series at home between the two sides. They currently hold a 14-12-10 record against the Quakes in North Texas.
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 794 minutes.
Notable season stats:
- Sebastien Ibeagha is tied for eighth in MLS in aerial challenges won
with 46. - Shaq Moore ranks No. 86 across MLS in total distance covered with
159.08 km (98.5 miles). - Anderson Julio leads MLS alongside Martin Ojeda in goals on
counterattack with three. - Sebastien Ibeagha is fourth across MLS in aerial challenges won
without ball control with 38. - FC Dallas has won 16 points from losing positions in MLS.
- Dallas ranks 25th in xG across MLS with 24.31 xG.
- FCD is second in MLS in clearances with 172.
- Dallas is sixth in aerial challenges won with 253.
- Dallas is tied in seventh in MLS alongside the Columbus Crew and
Charlotte FC in goals after situations from the half-right with 11.
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Potential Lineup:
With the injury situation being what it is right now, Quill will likely add Lalas Abubakar back into the lineup following his suspension.
Paes; Farfan, Abubakar, Ibeagha, Moore; Delgado, Lletget, Pedrinho, Acosta, Julio, Musa
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: none
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: Osaze Urhoghide (upper leg), Ramiro (lower leg), Paxton Pomykal (knee bruise)
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
San Jose Notes:
Key player for San Jose: Cristian Espinoza
Drew Epperley
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended on next yellow card: Vitor Costa
Availability Report
Out: Noel Buck (lower body), Niko Tsakiris (lower body), Bruno Wilson (lower body)
Questionable: none
On Loan: none
International duty: none
How to watch
📅 Date: Wednesday, June 25, 2025
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvSJE
☀️ Weather: 91, hot and sunny
