FRISCO, Texas – Luchi makes just one change from the lineup that earned a point against Orlando City SC last week as FC Dallas takes on the Columbus Crew tonight at 7:30PM at Toyota Stadium. Here's today's Lineup Notes, pres. by UnitedHealthcare.
Fafa In for Mosquera
Fafa Picault is the one change from last week's Starting XI as he replaces Santiago Mosquera at left wing (the Colombian is unavailable after sustaining a muscle injury against Orlando City). It's Picault's sixth start of the season and his third in the last four games. He has one goal on the year after opening the scoring in FCD's match against Minnesota United on Aug. 30 at Toyota Stadium.
Established Back Four
The backline of Ryan Hollingshead, Reto Ziegler, Matt Hedges and Bryan Reynolds is quickly becoming Luchi's first-choice back four. It's similar to the backline we saw for the majority of last season, with the one alteration being Reynolds at right back in place of the departed Reggie Cannon. The 19-year-old Homegrown has started all but one of FCD's last six games. He makes his seventh-career start tonight.
Offensive Test
The front three of Fafa Picault, Franco Jara and Michael Barrios face a tough test as they go up against a Columbus defense that has only conceded eight goals in 14 games. Dallas hasn't scored in either of the past two games and their task only becomes harder against MLS's best defensive team. Still, prior to the two-game scoreless run, Dallas had notched nine goals over three games and they'll look to recapture that offensive threat tonight at Toyota Stadium.
Full Lineup
Starting XI: Jimmy Maurer; Ryan Hollingshead, Bryan Reynolds, Reto Ziegler, Matt Hedges, Thiago Santos, Bryan Acosta, Andrés Ricaurte; Fafa Picault, Franco Jara, Michael Barrios
Substitutes — Phelipe Megiolaro, John Nelson, Bressan, Tanner Tessmann, Edwin Cerrillo, Brandon Servania, Dante Sealy, Jesús Ferreira, Ricardo Pepi
