FC Dallas is set to host Minnesota United in their annual July 4th match, a game that surprisingly comes during a rainy evening in Texas with temperatures around 75 degrees. The anticipation is building as head coach Eric Quill looks to secure his second home win of the season with some familiar faces returning to the lineup. Key players Kaick and Sebastien Ibeagha are back from suspensions, which is expected to bolster the team’s performance.
Logan Farrington will start alongside Petar Musa, although he lacks the speed of injured teammates Bernard Kamungo and Anderson Julio. The defensive lineup consists of Shaq Moore, Ibeagha, Lalas Abubakar, and Marco Farfan in front of goalkeeper Maarten Paes, a refreshing change that may strengthen their backline moving forward.
A critical focus will be on midfielders Patrickson Delgado, Sebastian Lletget, and Lucho Acosta, who will need to control the game against a Minnesota squad that is known for its direct play style. The most significant question for Dallas is whether they can maintain their performance throughout the full 90 minutes, as they have struggled to do so in previous matches.
On the bench, they have short-term loans from North Texas SC, including Josh Torquato and Sam Sarver, who recently scored his 10th goal of the season. Sarver may see playing time if Dallas secures a lead late in the game, while other bench players like Tsiki Ntsabeleng and Alvaro Augusto could also make an impact.
As for the availability report, there are no suspensions, but notable absences due to injury include Paxton Pomykal and Kamungo, among others, introducing some challenges for the squad.
Fans eager to catch the match can tune in on July 4, 2025, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM at Toyota Stadium, available on MLS Season Pass and FS1. Despite the weather, the enthusiasm for this key matchup remains high, with hopes that FC Dallas can pull together for a solid performance against Minnesota United.