FC Dallas vs Seattle Sounders Preview: Lineups, Storylines & What to Watch

FC Dallas heads back on the road this weekend with a trip to Seattle, looking to respond after a frustrating midweek loss at home to Minnesota. With the homestand now behind them, this feels like a reset moment for Eric Quill’s club, and a chance to prove they can grind out points away from Toyota Stadium in 2026.

The Sounders are coming off a convincing win last weekend and will be well-rested, which is never ideal at Lumen Field. For Dallas, this one is about staying compact, weathering the early pressure, and being sharp on the counter. If they can do that, then there is a rarely positive result to be had.

Let’s dive into some notes, predictions, and more.

TL;DR: Match Preview

Quick hits before kickoff.

• Score prediction: FC Dallas 0 - 1 Seattle United
• Key player to watch: Shaq Moore - He was stellar on Wednesday against Minnesota, and will have to guide this team on the road.
• Why this game matters: After a disappointing homestand, this one is key for getting back on track and remaining in the hunt for a playoff spot in a crowded Western Conference.

FC Dallas Notes:

All-time at Seattle : FC Dallas holds a 1-12-4 all-time regular-season road record against Seattle. Dallas has scored 12 away goals against Seattle. Seattle has scored 36 goals at Lumen Field versus Dallas. Dallas last won in Seattle on May 26, 2011. Brek Shea scored for Dallas that night.

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 been in and out of the lineup. Together, they have played 1234 minutes.

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Notable season stats :

• FCD is 5th in crosses in MLS with 119.
• The Burn are 6th in total distance covered in MLS with 1047.86 km (651.11 miles)
• FCD is third in MLS in aerial challenges won with 131.
• FC Dallas is 7th in MLS in xG with 16.44.
• FCD is 12th in MLS in shot efficiency with 0.56.
• Musa is 3rd in MLS in xG with 7.33. He also ranks tied for third in MLS in shots with 35.

Potential FC Dallas Lineup:

How much rotation will Eric Quill put into this one after Wednesday night’s performance? Are there any big injuries that will be a concern? Either way, let’s expect some rotation.

Projected Starting XI

Formation: 3-4-3

ST Farrington

ST Moreno

CAM Valiente

LWB Moore

CM CRamiro

CM Cappis

RWB Johansson

LCB Norris

CB Urhoghide

RCB Ibeagha

GK Collodi

Availability & Disciplinary Report

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Disciplinary Report Suspended: none Suspended with next yellow card: none Suspended with next two yellow cards: Osaze Urhoghide

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Availability Report Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin Out : Anderson Julio (Lower leg), Bernard Kamungo (lower leg) Questionable : Logan Farrington (lower body), Petar Musa (lower body) On Loan: Tsiki Ntsabeleng (Mamelodi Sundowns FC), Enes Sali (Al-Riyadh), Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Geovane Jesus (North Texas SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC) Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Jaidyn Contreras International duty: none

Seattle Notes:

Key player for Seattle: Cristian Roldan

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Disciplinary Report

Suspended: none Suspended on next yellow card: none

Availability Report Out: Yeimar Gómez Andrade (hamstring), Paul Arriola (adductor), Pedro de la Vega (knee), Nikola Petkovic (knee), Cristian Roldan (head) Questionable: Kim Kee-hee (calf), Albert Rusnak (hamstring), Ryan Sailor (knee) International duty: none

How to watch

📅 Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 ⚽️ Kickoff: 9:30 PM 🏟 Venue: Lumen Field 📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass 💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvSEA ☀️ Weather: 65, cloudy

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