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"description": "A full match preview for FC Dallas vs. DC in the 2026 MLS season, including key storylines, projected lineups, tactics, and what to watch.",
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"Claim your 2026 offer today!",
"What to Watch For: FC Dallas vs. DC UnitedFC Dallas returns from the international break with a road match at D.C. United. Here’s what to watch for, including managing Tai Baribo, road composure, and a possible Santiago Moreno debut.Big D SoccerDrew Epperley",
"Scouting DC United: What FC Dallas Needs to Know 🔎A detailed scouting report on DC United ahead of FC Dallas’ 2026 showdown, breaking down formations, key players, tendencies, and tactical edges.Big D SoccerDrew Epperley"
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"textContent": "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.\n\nFor 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.\n\nLet’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more.\n\n## TL;DR: Match Preview\n\nQuick hits before kickoff.\n\n * **Score prediction:** FC Dallas 1 - 1 DC\n * **Key player to watch:** Petar Musa - He is gunning for a World Cup roster spot, so more goals will get him there.\n * **Why this game matters:** It is the second road game of the season. FC Dallas needs points away from home, simple as that.\n\n\n\n****The FC Dallas Coverage MLS Doesn’t Give You****\n\nThe free stuff tells you what happened. A paid subscription tells you why it happened, what it means for FC Dallas, and what’s coming next—before anyone else catches up.\n\n\n Claim your 2026 offer today!\n \n\n## **FC Dallas Notes:**\n\n**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.\n\n**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.\n\n**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.\n\nWhat to Watch For: FC Dallas vs. DC UnitedFC Dallas returns from the international break with a road match at D.C. United. Here’s what to watch for, including managing Tai Baribo, road composure, and a possible Santiago Moreno debut.Big D SoccerDrew Epperley\n\n### **Notable season stats** :\n\n * FCD is 8th in crosses in MLS with 68.\n * FCD is 9th in total distance covered in MLS with 588.1 km (365.43 miles).\n * FCD is 11th in clearances with 38.\n * FCD is third in MLS in aerial challenges won with 77.\n * FC Dallas is 9th in MLS in xG with 9.49.\n * FCD is 11th in shots across MLS with 67.\n * 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.\n\n\n\n## **Potential FC Dallas Lineup:**\n\nWill we see newly signed Designated Player Santiago Moreno make his debut in this one? A bench appearance makes the most sense for his debut.\n\n### Projected Starting XI\n\nFormation: 3-4-3\n\nST\n**Musa**\n\nST\n**Farrington**\n\nCAM\n**Valiente**\n\nLWB\n**Kamungo**\n\nCM\nC**Ramiro**\n\nCM\n**Cappis**\n\nRWB\n**Johansson**\n\nLCB\n**Ibeagha**\n\nCB\n**Urhoghide**\n\nRCB\n**Moore**\n\nGK\n**Collodi**\n\n## Availability & Disciplinary Report\n\n⚽\n\n****Disciplinary Report****\nSuspended: none\nSuspended with next yellow card: none\nSuspended with next two yellow cards: none\n\n🗒️\n\n****Availability Report****\nSeason-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin\n****Out**** : Anderson Julio (Lower leg)\n****Questionable**** : none\nOn Loan: Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh), Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Geovane Jesus (North Texas SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC)\nUnavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Jaidyn Contreras\nInternational duty: none\n\n****The FC Dallas Coverage MLS Doesn’t Give You****\n\nThe free stuff tells you what happened. A paid subscription tells you why it happened, what it means for FC Dallas, and what’s coming next—before anyone else catches up.\n\n\n Claim your 2026 offer today!\n \n\n* * *\n\n## **DC Notes:**\n\n**Key player for DC: Tai Baribo**\n\nScouting DC United: What FC Dallas Needs to Know 🔎A detailed scouting report on DC United ahead of FC Dallas’ 2026 showdown, breaking down formations, key players, tendencies, and tactical edges.Big D SoccerDrew Epperley\n\n**Disciplinary Report**\n\nSuspended: none\nSuspended on next yellow card: none\n\n**Availability Report**\nOut: Bibi Hakim Karamoko (Illness), Kye Rowles (Not injury related), Gabriel Segal (lower leg)\nQuestionable: Aaron Herrera (lower leg), Louis Munteanu (lower leg)\nOn Loan: none\nInternational duty: none\n\n* * *\n\n## ****How to watch****\n\n📅 Date: Saturday, April 4, 2026\n⚽️ Kickoff: 6:30 PM\n🏟 Venue: Audi Field\n📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass\n💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvDCU\n☀️ Weather: 86, muggy and sunny",
"title": "FC Dallas vs DC United Preview: Lineups, Storylines & What to Watch",
"updatedAt": "2026-04-04T11:41:30.847Z"
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