FC Dallas vs DC United Preview: Lineups, Storylines & What to Watch BigSoccer.com
For the second time this season, FC Dallas is on the road. Coming out of the international break last weekend, Dallas will head to the nation’s capital to battle fellow MLS original, D.C. United.
For Eric Quill’s group, this game is all about staying organized defensively and being clinical in front of the net when chances come up. D.C. United has started off the season 2-1-2, with a defense that has only given up four goals. If Dallas wants to leave with points before a three-game home stand this month, they’ll need a composed, disciplined performance from the jump.
Let’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more.
TL;DR: Match Preview
Quick hits before kickoff.
- Score prediction: FC Dallas 1 - 1 DC
- Key player to watch: Petar Musa - He is gunning for a World Cup roster spot, so more goals will get him there.
- Why this game matters: It is the second road game of the season. FC Dallas needs points away from home, simple as that.
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FC Dallas Notes:
Key player for FC Dallas: Petar Musa - Fresh off an international stint with Croatia, Musa continues to be the key driver in the Dallas attack.
All-time at DC: FC Dallas is 7-10-5 (36 goals scored, 51 goals conceded) in all-time regular season meetings against the Black-and-Red.
Homegrown clock: Homegrown keeper Michael Collodi was the only HGP earning minutes this season until Nolan Norris joined him on the field. Collodi has played the full 90 in each match, while Norris has a couple of matches under his belt now. Together they have played 614 minutes.
Drew Epperley
Notable season stats:
- FCD is 8th in crosses in MLS with 68.
- FCD is 9th in total distance covered in MLS with 588.1 km (365.43 miles).
- FCD is 11th in clearances with 38.
- FCD is third in MLS in aerial challenges won with 77.
- FC Dallas is 9th in MLS in xG with 9.49.
- FCD is 11th in shots across MLS with 67.
- Musa is 6th in MLS in xG with 4.19. He also ranks third in MLS in shots with 22 and is tied for in third with 11 shots on target.
Potential FC Dallas Lineup:
Will we see newly signed Designated Player Santiago Moreno make his debut in this one? A bench appearance makes the most sense for his debut.
Projected Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3Availability & Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended with next yellow card: none
Suspended with next two yellow cards: none
Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin
Out: Anderson Julio (Lower leg)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh), Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Geovane Jesus (North Texas SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC)
Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Jaidyn Contreras
International duty: none
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DC Notes:
Key player for DC: Tai Baribo
Drew Epperley
Disciplinary Report
Suspended: none
Suspended on next yellow card: none
Availability Report
Out: Bibi Hakim Karamoko (Illness), Kye Rowles (Not injury related), Gabriel Segal (lower leg)
Questionable: Aaron Herrera (lower leg), Louis Munteanu (lower leg)
On Loan: none
International duty: none
