VANCOUVER, B.C. - FC Dallas makes their first trip north of the border tonight to face the Vancouver Whitecaps for the first time in 2017. After a largely reserve showing on Wednesday in Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play, it's back to a full-fledged Starting XI for Oscar Pareja.
Defensive Reinforcements
Matt Hedges and Maynor Figueroa return to MLS action for FCD after international duty last week. The duo will patrol the middle of the back line for Dallas, with Atiba Harris making his second start of the season at left back (vs. Minnesota 4/8). Hernan Grana is the lone holdover in the same position as last week in his usual role on the right.
Tesho's 100th
It's only fitting the Canadian international is set to make his 100th appearance in Vancouver. Akindele is set to make his ninth start of the year, already halfway to his career-high, in just the 15th game.
BC Place Woes
Dallas hasn't won at BC Place since August 2012, going 0-3-3 in that span and not finding the net in their last four trips to the venue. All-time, the road team in the series is 2-11-3 with FCD holding both road wins, occurring in their first two trips to Vancouver.
