FC Dallas vs Seattle Sounders: Preview, game notes, lineup predictions and how to watch

FC Dallas is back home this weekend to host an old rival, the Seattle Sounders.

Both teams are off to a slow start to the 2024 season, with just a single win each. Seattle picked up their first win of the season last weekend in a blowout win over Montreal at home, while FC Dallas picked up their first shutout of the year in a scoreless draw at St. Louis.

Key player for FC Dallas: Petar Musa—It is no secret that FC Dallas needs Musa to start scoring. While Seattle is a tough team to deal with, this feels like the right time for him to get at least one goal to break his drought.

Last year against Seattle: The two sides drew both of their regular season games against one another before squaring off in the best of three, Round One series in the MLS Cup Playoffs, where Seattle won both of their home games to advance.

Homegrown clock: In 2024, FC Dallas Homegrowns (Dante Sealy, Paxton Pomykal, Jesús Ferreira) played a total of 726 minutes and made 10 appearances.

Games missed due to injuries: The injury watch continues into another season. So far, 34 games have been missed due to injuries this season.

Potential Lineup:

Based on Nico Estevez’s comments on Thursday, we will probably see a similar group that we saw in St. Louis a week ago.

Paes; Junqua, Tafari, Ibeagha; Sealy, Fraser, Delgado, Arriola; Lletget, Ansah; Musa

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Weekly Press Recap: What Nico Estevez said ahead of FC Dallas’ game against Seattle

FC Dallas looks to build momentum following first shutout of the season

Disciplinary Report

Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: none

Availability Report

Out: Geovane Jesus (Right knee), Alan Velasco (Left knee), Paxton Pomykal (knee), Jesus Ferreira (Hamstring),
Questionable: Aiser Illarramendi (Adductor), Marco Farfan (head)
On Loan: Antonio Carerra (North Carolina FC), Jose Mulato (San Antonio FC)
International duty: none

Key player for Seattle: Raul Ruidiaz

We discussed the main attacking threat for Seattle in our preview:

Behind Enemy Lines: Scouting Seattle Sounders 🔎

Disciplinary Report

Suspended: none
Suspended on next yellow card: none

Availability Report
Out: Reed Baker-Whiting – Hamstring, Léo Chú – Knee, Pedro de la Vega – Hamstring, Braudilio Rodrigues – Hamstring
Questionable: João Paulo – Hip
On Loan: none
International duty: none

📅 Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🏟 Venue: Toyota Stadium
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvSEA
☀️ Weather: 80, sunny