FRISCO - A red-hot FC Dallas hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night at Toyota Stadium, and here are a few things to keep in mind as you head out to the game:
Never Ever
In seven all-time meetings in Frisco, Vancouver has never earned a point with FCD taking seven wins while outscoring the Whitecaps 14-2.
Breaking Point
FC Dallas has scored four goals between the 52nd and 59th minutes vs. Vancouver in the last four meetings. Maxi Urruti notched a 52nd minute tally during last month’s 1-1 draw at BC Place
Heat of the Summer
Oscar Pareja’s best month is in July. In his fourth season with FCD, the head coach has racked up a 14-1-2 recored in July, or a .882 win percentage - the highest of any month. Dallas is 3-0-0 this year with wins at home against Toronto and DC and on the road in Montreal.
Save It for Later
FCD and Vancouver are the league’s two best teams when trailing at the half. Dallas is 2-2-2 (.500) when behind after 45 mins, while the ‘Caps are 2-3-0 (.400).
Follow the Maxi
Maxi Urruti is already off to a career season with eleven goals in 2017, and since joining FCD prior to last year, the club is 20-0-6 when he scores or assists in a match across all competitions. He is producing at over twice the goal output (.647 per game in 2017) from his first four seasons in the league.
In-Stadium
Dr Pepper Floating Koozie
Cool off in the hot summer months with an FC Dallas and Dr Pepper floating koozie, perfect for weekends by the pool! 5,000 fans will receive a coupon for a koozie upon exit, as well as samplings of new Dr Pepper products.
Madison Kocian Scarfing
Kick-off gameday right as Olympic gymnast Madison Kocian scarfs the Lamar Hunt Statue at 6:30 p.m. on the North Concourse!
National Team-ers Return
Support Kellyn Acosta, Matt Hedges, Jesse Gonzalez and Maynor Figueroa as they all return to Toyota Stadium after competing in the CONCACAF Gold Cup over the last month! Acosta, Hedges and Gonzalez helped the U.S. take the title on Wednesday night in the Bay Area and will be available for FCD this weekend.
Autographs
Stick around after the match and get an autograph from the assist man himself, Michael Barrios! Stop by the Winners Club, presented by WinStar World Casino and Resort after #FCDvVAN and meet the Dallas winger.
Toyota Post-Game Show
Also in the Winners Club, presented by WinStar World Casino and Resort after the match, you can catch the Toyota Post-Game Show with special guest Ryan Hollingshead! Watch the show in-person or check out the stream live on Facebook.