dailyloe.com – FC Dallas hosts Minnesota United in a Major League Soccer match tonight. This game concludes a three-game homestand for Dallas. The starting lineups for both teams have been officially announced. Eric Quill is the head coach for FC Dallas.
FC Dallas makes several changes from its last match. Santiago Moreno earns his first start alongside striker Petar Musa. Logan Farrington moves to the bench for this fixture. Nolan Norris also returns to the lineup, replacing Deedson.
Shaq Moore will push out wide to the wings as part of the adjustment. The FC Dallas starting formation is a 3-4-3. The starting goalkeeper is Maarten Paes.
The defenders are Nkosi Tafari, Sebastien Ibeagha, and Nolan Norris. The midfield and wing-back group includes Sebastian Lletget, Asier Illarramendi, and Bernard Kamungo. The attacking trio features Paul Arriola, Jesús Ferreira, and Alan Velasco.
The FC Dallas bench includes goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer. Defenders on the bench are Matt Hedges and José Martínez. Midfielders available are Edwin Cerrillo and Facundo Quignón.
Forwards on the bench are Franco Jara and Kalil ElMedkhar. Big D Soccer has covered FC Dallas since 2009. The publication provides a full tactical breakdown after every match for members.
Rotation is expected due to a game in Seattle this weekend. Deedson, Patrickson Delgado, and Ran Binyamin could feature off the bench. Ramiro and Logan Farrington are also likely substitution candidates.
Nicholas Simmonds and Sam Sarver may get minutes if the game situation allows. A key question is if FC Dallas can end the homestand positively. The team has had two straight disappointing draws at home.
This match is considered a must-win game against Minnesota United. The team mood reflects a belief they are better than recent results. Execution has been lacking for unspecified reasons in recent weeks.
The match will indicate if the draws were a temporary blip. It may also show a concerning trend as more road games approach. The FC Dallas availability report lists no suspended players.
Kaka Scabin is out with a season-ending knee injury. Anderson Julio and Bernard Kamungo are out with lower leg injuries. No players are listed as questionable for the match.
Several players are currently out on loan to other clubs. Tsiki Ntsabeleng is with Mamelodi Sundowns FC. Enes Sali is on loan at Al-Riyadh, and Malachi Molina is at Nashville SC.
Geovane Jesus and Enzo Newman are with North Texas SC. Daniel Baran and Jaidyn Contreras are unavailable and off the roster. No FC Dallas players are away on international duty.
Minnesota United’s starting formation is a 3-4-2-1. Their starting goalkeeper is Dayne St. Clair. The three starting center-backs are Michael Boxall, Bakaye Dibassy, and Brent Kallman.
Hassani Dotson and Wil Trapp start in central midfield. Robin Lod and Franco Fragapane are the attacking midfielders. Luis Amarilla is the lone starting striker for Minnesota United.
