FC Dallas faces a challenging task as they seek their first win at Lumen Field since 2011 against the Seattle Sounders today. Without key player Lucho Acosta, who is serving a yellow card suspension, FC Dallas manager Eric Quill has opted for significant roster rotation.
In goal, Maarten Paes will start, backed by a defense featuring Sebastien Ibeagha returning after a brief stint on the bench, partnered with Osaze Urhoghide in central defense. Marco Farfan also returns, taking his place on the left side, while Lalas Abubakar steps in on the right wing.
The midfield will see Ramiro anchored defensively, flanked by Show and Patrickson Delgado, with Pedrinho filling in for Acosta. Upfront, FC Dallas will rely on the attacking duo of Anderson Julio and Logan Farrington.
Quill has a strong bench to draw from as the team nears full strength, including Michael Collodi, Shaq Moore, Petar Musa, among others. While the absence of Paxton Pomykal is notable, it appears to be a strategic decision to manage his minutes given the recent demanding schedule.
For the injury report, besides Acosta’s suspension, players like Geovane Jesus and Enzo Newman are listed with knee issues, alongside Sebastian Lletget and Léo Chú, who are also out.
As FC Dallas prepares for the match, fans are hopeful that this year will mark a positive shift at Lumen Field. With the game kicking off at 2:00 PM, spectators can catch the action live on the MLS Season Pass, and cloudy skies are expected to greet the teams for this important contest.
Enthusiasm builds as both teams head into this matchup, and FC Dallas will aim to break a long-standing winless streak on the road.