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country flag MLS Round 12
Thu 17 September 2020 01:30
Referee
Ismail Elfath
Weather at KO
weather icon Partly Cloudy  27oC | Precip: 4% (0 mm) | Wind 1.9 m/s
Travel Info
3 hours plane
Distance
1,102 KM (Distance Matrix)
Venue
No Fans

FC Dallas 96

Last updated: Fri 18 September 2020 09:24
In Brief

Paxton, Acosta and Maurer remain out injured. Picault likely to return. Ondrasek sold

Looking Back

Returned to winning ways with a hard fought display at home as they secured a narrow 2-1 win over Houston Dynamo

Have gone on to win in seven of the eight games in which they have managed to score at least two goals at home.

Looking Ahead

Pomykal remains a long term absentee with a hip injury

Acosta and Maurer have missed the last couple of games due to injuries and are not expected to be ready in time for Wednesday

Picault though has been removed from the injury list and is expected to be available.

Ondrasek meanwhile has left the club with Dallas confirming that the attacker has been transferred to Viktoria Plzen

Points of Interest

Unbeaten in their last five games at home to Colorado Rapids, winning three times in the process

Colorado Rapids

Last updated: Fri 18 September 2020 09:24
In Brief

Great win over rivals Salt Lake ended long winless run. Confidence levels rising. Ford out, Benezet doubtful.

Looking Back

Enjoyed a great win over Salt Lake at the weekend. Took the lead early on and kept up pressure throughout. Price was excellent in midfield.

Prior to recent win, form had been poor. Colorado had no wins since second game of season.

Looking Ahead

Minimal injury issues with only Ford out and Benezet doubtful. Colorado may need to rotate due to fixture congestion but are likely to keep it to a minimum.

Forward line is beginning to gel. Rubio as the key forward is working well with Shinyashiki, Namli and Bassett just behind providing service. This set up likely to remain with Kamara out of favour.

Points of Interest

No away wins for either side in the last 7 meetings between Colorado and Dallas.

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Transfer out
  • Zdenek Ondrasek(r)(att) (Viktoria Plzen)

Colorado Rapids

Last updated: Fri 18 September 2020 09:24
In Brief

Great win over rivals Salt Lake ended long winless run. Confidence levels rising. Ford out, Benezet doubtful.

Looking Back

Enjoyed a great win over Salt Lake at the weekend. Took the lead early on and kept up pressure throughout. Price was excellent in midfield.

Prior to recent win, form had been poor. Colorado had no wins since second game of season.

Looking Ahead

Minimal injury issues with only Ford out and Benezet doubtful. Colorado may need to rotate due to fixture congestion but are likely to keep it to a minimum.

Forward line is beginning to gel. Rubio as the key forward is working well with Shinyashiki, Namli and Bassett just behind providing service. This set up likely to remain with Kamara out of favour.

Points of Interest

No away wins for either side in the last 7 meetings between Colorado and Dallas.

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