Frisco, Texas – On March 30, 2025, FC Dallas will face Sporting Kansas City at 7:30 p.m. CT in a crucial MLS matchup at the Toyota Stadium.
FC Dallas, currently sitting in eighth place in the Western Conference with seven points, looks to build on their recent victory over Real Salt Lake, where they won 1-0. After a tough stretch that saw them lose two matches at home, the team is eager to secure their first home win of the season and show the fans some solid performance.
Dallas’ only win this season came against Houston Dynamo in their opening match. However, a three-game winless streak had them worried until their last game. Coach Eric Quill believes the team displayed a ‘championship mentality’ in their recent win, stating, ‘What I loved about us was our ability and mentality in the air when balls were coming in from direct areas.’
On the flip side, Sporting Kansas City has faced a dire start to the season, sitting at the bottom of the Western Conference with just one point from five matches. Their season began with four losses and a single draw, raising concerns among fans about a repeat of last year’s struggles.
Despite some decent attacking play, scoring five goals, SKC has suffered defensively, conceding ten goals—averaging two goals conceded per game. Coach Peter Vermes has struggled with injuries and squad consistency, having used 41 different lineups in the last 41 matches.
Sporting’s defense has been particularly troubling, allowing goals from set pieces which speaks to their disorganization in defense. Star forward Daniel Salloi, who has historically performed well against Dallas, will be crucial if they hope to change their fortunes. He leads the team in regular-season goals against Dallas with eight.
The team has seen difficulties integrating new attacking players like Dejan Joveljic and Manu Garcia into their play. They will need to find their rhythm quickly to avoid extending their winless streak, having lost their last seven away games.
Dallas will field a strong side aiming to capitalize on Sporting’s defensive mishaps. With Lucho Acosta leading the charge—a player just a goal and three assists short of a significant career milestone—the home side hopes to deliver a strong performance. Acosta commented about the team’s determination, ‘We had to respond well. But the mentality of this team is to move forward.’
As for the predicted lineups, FC Dallas is expected to start Michael Collodi in goal, with a defense of Moore, Ibeagha, Urhoghide, and Farfan. The midfield will consist of Lletget, Ramiro, and Delgado, while the forwards will include Acosta, Leo Chu, and Musa. Meanwhile, Sporting Kansas City is likely to counter with Pulskamp in goal, supported by a backline of Ndenbe, Voloder, and Miller, with Rodriguez, Radoja, and Thommy in midfield.
This matchup carries significant weight for both teams. Dallas wants to avoid dropping points at home in front of their supporters, while SKC seeks to build momentum heading into future fixtures. The game is critical, especially with Dallas aiming to secure their first win at home this season.
As Sporting Kansas City fans hold their breath, hoping for a turnaround, FC Dallas aims to solidify their status in the playoff hunt. The stage is set for an exciting encounter.
