FC Dallas is getting ready to kick off its second game in three days tonight when they take on Real Salt Lake.
Lineups are in from both sides. Let’s dive into what Eric Quill’s starting group looks like, who is on the bench, and who we believe will see minutes later on in this one.
What Changed From Last Match
Nolan Norris returns from suspension and is back in the lineup, replacing Lalas Abubakar. Shaq Moore also returns to the XI after resting vs Austin, in place of Ibeagha.
Kaick rotates back in for Christian Cappis.
FC Dallas Lineup Notes:
Starting XI
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting lineup
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Bench
Who should come off the bench?
Rotation should be the name of the game tonight, I would imagine Farrington, Ibeagha, Cappis, and Delgado coming off the bench for this one.
Key Question Heading Into Kickoff
Will there be enough gas in the tank for this one?
There was some decent rotation in the lineup on Sunday in the win over Austin, but we’re still talking about a nine-game road trip here like it is never ending. RSL is the seventh game in that epic road trip and after downing rivals Austin, it may be one of the toughest environments that FC Dallas has had to go to this season. If they come out flat, they’re going to be toast.
Suspended: none
International duty: none
Season-ending injury list: Kaka Scabin (knee)
Out: Daniel (lower body), Anderson Julio (lower body)
Questionable: none
On Loan: Malachi Molina (Nashville SC), Geovane Jesus (North Texas SC), Enzo Newman (North Texas SC)
Unavailable (off-roster): Daniel Baran, Jaidyn Contreras
How to watch
📅 Date: Wednesday, August 16, 2026
⚽️ Kickoff: 7:30 PM
🏟 Venue: American First Field
📺 Streaming: MLS Season Pass
💬 Gameday Social: #FCDvRSL
☀️ Weather: 87, sunny