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FC Dallas Injury Report vs. Portland Timbers: Who Is In and Who Is Out?
Get the latest FC Dallas injury report ahead of their match against Portland. See who is out, who is questionable, and who could return before kickoff.
What to Watch For: FC Dallas vs. Portland Timbers
FC Dallas returns from the World Cup break Wednesday night at Portland, a Timbers side that just stomped Seattle 5-1 but is still sorting out its coaching situation. Here’s what to watch for in the road trip opener.
Scouting Portland Timbers: What FC Dallas Needs to Know 🔎
A detailed scouting report on Portland ahead of FC Dallas’ 2026 showdown, breaking down formations, key players, tendencies, and tactical edges.
Grading FC Dallas’ Newcomers: Who’s Earned Their Spot at the Midseason Mark
FC Dallas brought in 12 new players through trades, transfers, the draft, and Homegrown deals. Here’s how each one has graded out through late May 2026.
FC Dallas Homegrowns Jaidyn Contreras and Josh Torquato Receive US U-20 Call Ups
FC Dallas Homegrowns Jaidyn Contreras and Josh Torquato make the U.S. roster for the 2026 Concacaf U-20 Championship in Mexico. Group play opens July 25 vs. Haiti.
“It Can Be Scary to Get It Wrong”: Inside FC Dallas’ Potentially Quiet Transfer Window
FC Dallas sits fourth with the summer window open, but manager Eric Quill isn’t convinced the club should sign anybody. Inside his transfer window thinking, the Daniel acquisition, and the goalkeeper math that comes next.
Why Eric Quill Believes Mansfield Stadium Will Produce More FC Dallas Players
North Texas SC’s new Mansfield stadium is one of the best second-team facilities in the world. Eric Quill, who coached NTX to its first title, explains why crowds matter more than facilities for player development, and what it means for FC Dallas’ pipeline.
Spain Shuts Out France 2-0, Advances to World Cup Final in Dallas Stadium’s Last Match
Spain defeated France 2-0 at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, with goals from Oyarzabal and Porro sending La Roja to the World Cup final — and closing out North Texas’s nine-match World Cup run in style.
World Cup Match Notes: Mbappé vs. Yamal - The Semifinal Dallas Has Been Waiting For
Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal meet in the World Cup semifinal at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday at 2 PM CT — the last of nine matches at North Texas’s World Cup home. Here’s what to watch.
Eric Quill Thinks This FC Dallas Team Is Deeper Than It Was in March
Eric Quill breaks down FC Dallas’ World Cup break: scrimmages against Oakland and San Jose, the returns of Bernard Kamungo and Anderson Julio, Petar Musa’s fitness timeline, and why he thinks this squad is deeper than it was in March.
FC Dallas’ Summer Shopping List: Three Positions That Need Fixing
FC Dallas has real needs at center back, fullback, and winger heading into the summer window. Here’s where the roster is thin - and what could improve it for a playoff push.
FC Dallas Forward Logan Farrington Inks Contract Extension
FC Dallas locks up their second-leading scorer in 2026 to a new deal.
FC Dallas Acquires Goalkeeper Daniel from the San Jose Earthquakes
The former San Jose keeper has five clean sheets in 2026.
FC Dallas Forward Petar Musa Named to 2026 MLS All-Star Roster as Coach's Selection
Musa earns second MLS All-Star selection after historic season for club and country.
Five World Cup Free Agents FC Dallas Should Be Calling Right Now
FC Dallas sits fourth in the West at 7-4-4, but the summer window could define their season. Here are seven World Cup players with expiring contracts worth a call from Hunt Sports Group.
FC Dallas’ World Cup, Recapped: Musa, Deedson, Johansson and Four Homegrown Kids on the Big Stage
FC Dallas had three players at the World Cup and four homegrown alums on the USMNT. Now that Belgium’s ended the U.S. run, here’s a recap of how all seven fared: from Musa’s Dallas Stadium moment to Pepi and Zendejas fighting for minutes.
Spain Ends Ronaldo’s World Cup on a Merino Sucker Punch at Dallas Stadium
Mikel Merino came off the bench in the 85th minute and broke Portugal — and Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup — with a 90th-minute winner for Spain at Dallas Stadium.
World Cup Match Notes: The Kid vs. The Old Man, Portugal–Spain at Dallas Stadium
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lamine Yamal collide in the World Cup Round of 16 at Dallas Stadium on Monday at 2 PM CT. One is 41 and possibly playing his last match. The other just turned 18. Here's what to watch.
Egypt Advance to Round of 16 on Penalties - Salah’s Panenka the Defining Moment at Dallas Stadium
Egypt eliminated Australia 4-2 on penalties at Dallas Stadium on Friday, with Mohamed Salah’s cheeky Panenka the defining moment of a thriller that went the distance.
World Cup Match Notes: Two Teams Chasing History — Australia vs. Egypt at Dallas Stadium
Mohamed Salah’s fitness is in doubt for Egypt’s Round of 32 clash with Australia at Dallas Stadium on Friday at noon CT. Here’s what to watch as both teams chase their first knockout win.
Report: FC Dallas to acquire San Jose Earthquakes keeper Daniel
The trade with the Quakes is contingent on San Jose signing another keeper in the summer transfer window.
Haaland Strikes Late as Norway Eliminates Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium
Erling Haaland’s 85th-minute goal sent Norway past Ivory Coast 2-1 at Dallas Stadium, ending the Elephants’ historic World Cup run and setting up a Round of 16 date with Brazil.
World Cup Match Notes: Can Ivory Coast Stop Haaland at Dallas Stadium?
Erling Haaland is rested and ready for Norway’s Round of 32 clash with Ivory Coast at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday at noon CT. Here’s what to watch in the first knockout game in North Texas.
The 2026 World Cup Knockout Round, Predicted
We predicted the group stage. Some of it held up. Some of it blew up spectacularly. Now we’re picking every knockout round game — Round of 32 through the Final.
Japan and Sweden Advance after draw: Match Recap from Dallas Stadium
Japan advances out of Group F after a 1-1 draw with Sweden at Dallas Stadium. Maeda and Elanga traded second-half goals; Sweden now waits on other results to learn their fate.