FC Dallas vs Houston Dynamo: Lineup notes
The final Texas Derby of the regular season is here, as FC Dallas is in Houston tonight to battle the Dynamo.
Lineups are in from both sides. Let’s dive into what Eric Quill’s starting group looks like, who is on the bench, and who we believe will see minutes off the bench in this one.
What Changed From Last Match
The big one, Daniel Job earns his first start in a Dallas uniform. Kind of love the curveball from Quill here.
Nolan Norris, Herman Johansson & Patrickson Delgado rotate in for Osaze Urhoghide, Ran Binyamin and Joaquin Valiente.
The club stated online that Kaick was a last-minute scratch for personal reasons.
FC Dallas Lineup Notes:
Starting XI
Formation: 3-4-3
Lineup
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Bench
Who should come off the bench?
Third game in seven days, yeah that bench is going to be called into action. Given who is on the bench, I think it is safe to say we’ll see Binyamin, Moreno, Valiente, Urhoghide and possibly Sarver in this one.
Key Question Heading Into Kickoff
The playoffs are secure, can FC Dallas maintain momentum to lock up a top four seed?
The playoff spot has been clinched, now the real work left to be done is securing a top four spot, and ideally as high of one as possible. This is a true six-pointer of a game with Houston tonight as they are only a few points back of FC Dallas in the standings. Dallas has to find a way to come out quick and frustrate Houston into mistakes. No need to let them settle into this game at all.
Suspended: none
International duty: none
Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin (knee)
Out: Logan Farrington (lower leg)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC), Jaidyn Contreras (Tigres)
Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Benji Flowers
How to watch
📅 Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Shell Energy Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvHOU
☀️ Weather: 75, sunny
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