FRISCO, Texas - Goalkeeper Jimmy Maurer returns in goal as FC Dallas hosts Real Salt Lake tonight, May 22 at 7PM at Toyota Stadium. Here's the lineup notes, pres. by UnitedHealthcare.
Jimmy Returns
Jimmy Maurer makes his return and starts in goal for the first time since sustaining a shoulder injury against San Jose Earthquakes on April 24. Understudy Phelipe Megiolaro made a good account of himself in his three starts while Maurer was out but the Brazilian picked up an injury of his own in training earlier this week and is unavailable for tonight's match.
Freddy Vargas Starts
Winger Freddy Vargas returns to the startling lineup after being used as a substitute in Dallas' late 1-0 defeat away to Minnesota United a week ago. The Venezuelan will line up in his usual left wing spot but look for him to come infield often as an extra attacking midfielder ahead of Andrés Ricaurte.
Colin Shutler
FC Dallas' second-round SuperDraft pick Colin Shutler makes his first appearance in FCD's matchday squad after joining the club on a short-term loan from USL League One affiliate North Texas SC. The loan was announced earlier today as fellow goalkeepers Phelipe and Kyle Zobeck are both unavailable with injuries. Shutler will be on the bench as Maurer's backup for today's game.
Full Lineup
Starting XI (4-1-4-1): Jimmy Maurer; Eddie Munjoma, Matt Hedges, José Martínez, Ryan Hollingshead, Tanner Tessmann, Bryan Acosta, Andrés Ricaurte, Jáder Obrian, Freddy Vargas, Franco Jara
Substitutes — Colin Shutler, Bressan, Johnny Nelson, Ema Twumasi, Edwin Cerrillo, Paxton Pomykal, Szabolcs Schön, Ricardo Pepi, Dante Sealy
