FC Dallas will be on the road tonight to take on the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field.
This is the Sounders’ second season meeting. FC Dallas won a victory earlier this spring at home, thanks to two goals in the second half from Paul Arriola and Jesus Ferreira.
FC Dallas comes into this match on a 2-game win streak. Seattle, however, has been struggling in recent weeks. Five of their seven previous matches ended in defeat.
FC Dallas notes:
Jose Martinez is a key player for FC Dallas. We have gone several games without calling out defenders, and we will continue to do so here since FCD is on the road. Although Martinez has had some difficult moments recently, FCD may still get points tonight if Hedges and Martinez can keep Maarten Paes under control.
These 1-0 shutouts were rare. Both FC Dallas’ wins in the two-match series were won by 1-0 scorelines. Dallas only managed two 1-0 victories in its 133 MLS matches, including playoffs, dating back to July 2018.
After only one win in 10 MLS matches (D4L5), FC Dallas is now looking for its first three-peat in 2 years. Since October-November 2020, Dallas has not won three consecutive league games.
Paxton Pomykal’s rise – This season, the midfield was crucial. Paxton Pomykal is currently leading the midfield with 687 precise passes, 336 forward passes, and 42 long ball distribution. This all while maintaining an accuracy rate of 83.
Report on Disciplinary Matters
Suspended: None
Suspended following next yellow: Brandon Servania and Alan Velasco, Jesus Ferreira
Availability Report
Out: Facundo Quignon (adductor)
Questionable: None
On Loan: Dante Sealy, Justin Che, Nicky Hernandez
International duty: none
Seattle
The Sounders dominate at home against Dallas. They are unbeaten in 15 consecutive home matches against FC Dallas (W12D3, including playoffs). The only win for Dallas was in Seattle in May 2011. Only four home victories against a single team have ever been recorded in MLS history (including the playoffs).
Disciplinary Report
SUSPENSION: None
Availability Report
OUT: Joao Paolo (right ACL injury), Obed Vargas, (lower back strain fracture).
QUESTIONABLE: Raul Ruidiaz (left hamstring strain)
International duty: none
What to Watch
Kickoff at 9:00 PM
Venue: Lumen FIeld
TV: TXA-21
Available Streaming: ESPN+, FUBO TV, fcdallas.com/stream
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Weather: 73°F (seriously, it sounds very nice).
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Highlights will be posted as soon as they occur.
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