FRISCO - FC Dallas returns to Toyota Stadium to face Minnesota United FC on Saturday night at 7 p.m., presented by Aldi. Here are some things to keep in mind as you get ready for the match:
On-Field
First Time Around
Saturday will be the first-ever meeting between FC Dallas and expansion side Minnesota United FC. Dallas, all-time, is 6-4-2 in the first meeting against expansion teams and 3-0-1 against them at home, outscoring opponents 8-3.
Maxi's 100th
Maxi Urruti's next MLS match will mark the 100th appearance of his career. In his first 99 games, Urruti has logged 5,265 minutes with 27 goals, 9 assists and 191 shots.
Back to Work
FC Dallas will return to MLS action for the first time in three weeks after an extended break leading up to the CCL Semifinal, Leg Two in Pachuca on Tuesday. The last MLS match for FCD was their 2017 home opener against New England on March 18, a 2-1 win.
High-Scoring Loons
Minnesota has allowed an MLS-high 20 goals over their first five games of 2017, but have also scored 10 goals of their own, the fourth-highest mark in the league coming into the weekend.
Center of the Park
Off Minnesota's 10 goals in 2017, every single one has come from the center of the field within a six-yard span. Eight goals have come from the middle between the PK spot and the goal line - including two PKs - while two more have come from outside the box, still right down the middle of the field.
In-Stadium
Scarf Giveaway
The first 5,000 fans into Saturday's match will receive an FC Dallas scarf, courtesy of the match's presenting partner, Aldi! One side of the scarf is FC Dallas branded and the other is Aldi branded with their "Simply Smarter Shopping" slogan.
Lamar Hunt Scarfing
Our special guests scarfing the Lamar Hunt statue pre-game are Abiodun Shuaib and Tashria Moore, the family that Ryan Hollingshead helped in January when he was struck by a car broke three vertebrae in his neck. Ryan mat with the family for the first time since the incident last week, and you can read more here.
Maxi Autographs
Stick around after the match and get an autograph from FCD's leading scorer at the early stage of 2017, Maxi Urruti! Stop by the Winners Club, presented by WinStar World Casino and Resort after #FCDvMIN and meet the arrow-master himself.
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, hosted by Mark Followill and Steve Davis! They'll be be joined by Matt Hedges and will break down all the action from #FCDvMIN. The show will also be streamed live on Facebook.
Chase-ing a Win
Chase cardholders will have an upgraded Toyota Stadium experience, with the ability to use "Fast Pass" entry at the East Gate or with a $5 popcorn and soda combo (normally $10) at concession stands 1, 3 and 9. Both are available by simply showing your Chase card at the gate or counter.