FC Dallas vs Austin FC: Preview, game notes, lineup predictions and how to watch
FC Dallas needs a big game after two straight losses. FC Dallas is set to face Austin FC in the first match of the 2024 Copa Tejas series, with both teams coming into the match on a losing streak. The match will be held at Q2 Stadium, where FC Dallas' record against Austin is 2-1-1 in MLS regular season action. The team's key player is Jesus Ferreira, who has scored five goals for FC Dallas this season. Despite concerns about his health, despite his absence from several recent games due to injuries, he remains a key player for the team. The injury watch continues to continue, with 23 games missed this season so far. The suspension record for Austin is currently at 23.
Published : 4 weeks ago by Big D Soccer in Sports
FC Dallas is back in action this weekend as they get ready to take on Austin FC in the first match of the 2024 Copa Tejas series.
Both teams are coming into the match on a cold streak, with FC Dallas losing three straight games and Austin going winless in their first five games of the year.
Key player for FC Dallas: Jesus Ferreira - While his health is a bit of a question right now, Ferreira still shows up at Q2 Stadium against Austin. Against the Verde, Ferreira has five goals.
At Q2 Stadium: Dallas’ record at Q2 Stadium against Austin is 2-1-1 in MLS regular season action.
Homegrown clock: In 2024, FC Dallas Homegrowns (Dante Sealy, Paxton Pomykal, Jesús Ferreira) played a total of 555 minutes and made 8 appearances.
Games missed due to injuries: The injury watch continues to go into another season. So far, the tally is at 23 games missed due to injuries this season.
Based on Nico Estevez’s comments on Thursday, it sounds like he will stay with a 4-4-2 type of formation for now instead of the 3-4-3 he wanted to use this season.
Suspended: none
Suspended after next yellow: none
Out: Geovane Jesus (Right knee), Alan Velasco (Left knee), Paxton Pomykal (knee), Asier Illarramendi (Adductor), Logan Farrington (knee)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Antonio Carerra (North Carolina FC), Jose Mulato (San Antonio FC)
International duty: none
We discussed Austin’s key player in our breakdown of them here:
Suspended: none
Suspended on next yellow card: none
Topics: Soccer, Austin FC