FRISCO, Texas — Only two home games remain at Toyota Stadium for the 2024 regular season.
FC Dallas is on the outside of the playoff line looking in, trailing 9th place Minnesota United by five points.
FC Dallas finds itself in another must-win scenario to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their 3-1 win over LAFC last week propelled them into the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference standings. It's crunch time, so grabbing wins and three points every match moving forward will be crucial.
Orlando City, led by former FCD head coach (and player) Óscar Pareja, return to Toyota Stadium for the first time since 2020. Orlando are fifth in the Eastern Conference standings with 43 points (12-11-7 record). A win against FC Dallas would clinch a playoff berth for Orlando.
**This match is also Hispanic Heritage Night.**
FC Dallas vs. Orlando City SC: Pregame
Tale of the tape
- FC Dallas' record against Orlando City SC all-time is 4-1-2 (11 goal scored, 3 goals conceded)
- FC Dallas' record against Orlando City SC at home is 2-0-1 (6 goal scored, 0 goals conceded)
- FC Dallas injury report:
- Out: Liam Fraser (upper leg), Geovane Jesus (knee), Paxton Pomykal (knee)
- Orlando City SC injury report:
- Out: David Brekalo (thigh), Mason Stajduhar (lower leg)
- Questionable: Dagur Dan Thórhallsson (lower leg)
Marco Farfan named 2nd annual 'Hardest Worker Award'
Left back Marco Farfan was named the second winner of FC Dallas' "Hardest Worker Award," presented by Bosch Power Tools. The award is designed to honor an exceptional player who exemplifies hard work, perseverance and grit.
“This team is full of extraordinary players and there is never a doubt that every single one of them is always giving 110%, whether they’re on the field or out in the community,” said Farfan. “I think every one of my teammates embodied everything the ‘Hard Worker Award‘ stands for this year, and that makes this win even more meaningful to me.”
At halftime of Saturday's match, Farfan will be presented with a commemorative trophy from Bosch Power Tools.
FC Dallas kit bracket: Which one is your favorite?
Throughout the 2024 season, on FC Dallas match days, I will post a poll on WFAA's YouTube community page, asking which kit you think is better. The winner of the FC Dallas kit bracket will be chosen on Decision Day, Oct. 19.
All of the polls will be listed in this story.
New season, new food
FC Dallas unveiled its new concession items earlier this month for the 2024 season, which of course includes monstrous items for all the foodies out there! You can check out what's new on the menu here.
Learn the FC Dallas chants!
At the FC Dallas matches, you'll hear some songs chanted throughout the game. If you want to learn them and grow your #DTID (Dallas 'Til I Die) fandom, click here for a breakdown of each song and the corresponding lyrics.
FC Dallas vs. Colorado Rapids: How to watch, listen on radio
TV:
- MLS Season Pass on Apple TV+.
- 7:30 p.m. CT
Radio:
- English: All FC Dallas matches will air in English on the official FC Dallas app. FC Dallas broadcasts also return to Talk Radio 1190 and the iHeartRadio app in 2024.
- Play-by-play: Owen Newkirk, Analyst: Steve Davis, Sideline: Garrett Melcer
- Spanish: All FC Dallas matches will be available in Spanish on the official FC Dallas app.
- Play-by-play: Carlos Alvarado, Analyst: Raffa Calderon
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