Teams to be updated before the match
Match details:
FC Dallas vs Minnesota United
Toyota Stadium
October 18th, 07:00
Preview:
FC Dallas take on Minnesota United in the final Round One clash in this seasons MLS playoffs. The winner of the game will take on Austin FC in the next round.
FC Dallas are the favorites going into the game as they finished above in the league table. They have lost just once in their last seven matches in the regular season.
Minnesota United crawled into the playoffs with three wins in their final three games. They defeated Houston Dynamo, Austin FC, and Nashville SC and will thus be confident of another big win.
FC Dallas won 3-0 at Minnesota United when the two sides last met.
Suspension and injuries:
FC Dallas: Bernard Kamungo is ruled out.
Minnesota United: Bakaye Dibassy, Hassani Dotson, Jacori Hayes, Bongokuhle Hlongwane, and Patrick Weah are ruled out.
Starting line-up:
FC Dallas: Paes, Twumasi, Martínez, Hedges, Farfan, Cerrillo, Pomykal, Lletget, Obrian, Ferreira, Arriola
Minnesota United: Clair, Taylor, Boxall, Kallman, Lawrence, Lod, Trapp, García, Reynoso, Fragapane, Amarilla
Top picks:
Jesus Ferreira: The FC Dallas striker would be the top pick of the match, without a doubt. He scored 18 goals in the regular season and also finished with the most assists for the Texas side.
Paul Arriola: The left winger also did well for FC Dallas and finished with 10 goals in the season. He also had 5 assists to his name and will be another good pick from the home side.
Emanuel Reynoso: The best pick from Minnesota United would be their attacking midfielder, Emanuel Reynoso. He scored 10 times during the regular season and had 6 assists - topping both charts for the away side.
Captaincy options:
- Jesus Ferreira
- Paul Arriola
- Emanuel Reynoso
Fantasy XI:
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