FC Dallas is back home for the first time in nearly a month on Saturday as Oscar Pareja's side kicks off a three-match homestand against the Portland Timbers in another huge Western Conference matchup. Here are the ten things to know about Saturday's match:
1. #FCDvPOR is presented by UnitedHealthCare and they've got family recipe books for the first 5,000 with some delicious dishes from FCD players, staff and fans! Get there early to get yours! They'll also have an inflatable goal on the north concourse and Ryan Herman signing autographs!
2. Our honorary Lamar Hunt Statue Scarfer is CBS 11 Weatherman Scott Padgett! He's blessing us with some wonderful weather with temperatures in the upper 70's at kickoff so show up early at 7:30 to cheer him on!
3. We kickoff Kick Childhood Cancer awareness month at Toyota Stadium on Saturday! Read all about the promotions going on and don't forget your #ScarvesUp social media post!
- Stop by the team store tomorrow to get your match poster dedicated to the hero from last week's win at Houston, Michael Barrios!
5. This match starts a three-game homestand in which FCD will play two huge Western Conference opponents before the all-important Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final on September 13th! However, FCD is only focusing on Saturday and not looking ahead.
6. The depth will be tested for both squads on Saturday with multiple players missing on international duty. See who will be missing for FCD.
7. How big is this match in the standings? FCD could open an eight-point lead over Colorado if things go Dallas' way on Saturday night.
8. As we mentioned earlier, the weather is looking absolutely immaculate for Saturday night. A taste of fall is coming with temperatures in the high 70's to mid 70's.
9. Can't make Saturday's match? Watch live on TXA21 with Bob Sturm and Brian Dunseth on the call! The match will be on 620AM in English this week with Steve Davis and 1270AM in Spanish with Carlos Alvarado and Rafa Calderon!
10. Don't have your tickets yet? It should be a packed house on Saturday night, but there are still some left. Get yours RIGHT HERE.