Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas – Major League Soccer – Preview

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Sreya

Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas – Seattle Sounders host FC Dallas at the CenturyLink Field in Seattle, Washington in the first leg of the Western Conference semi-finals of the MLS Cup in a recap of last season’s semi-finals when the Sounders were beaten by Dallas on penalties.

The Seattle Sounders qualified for the Conference semi-finals for the eighth straight year when they defeated Kansas City 1-0 in the knock-outs. FC Dallas, the top seeds of Western Conference, are coming off a Supporter’s Shield victory.

Team News

Clint Dempsey has been ruled out of the season with a potential medical condition. Chad Marshall, Andreas Ivanschitz and Brad Evans are listed as doubts and will face late fitness tests.

FC Dallas will be without the injured Zach Loyd and Mauro Diaz while Kellyn Acosta is doutbful.

Seattle Sounders FC Possible Starting Lineup: Stefan Frei, Tyrone Mears, Chad Marshall, Roman Torres, Joevin Jones, Cristian Roldan, Erik Friberg, Hercules Gomez, Nicolas Lodeiro, Alvaro Fernandez, Jordan Morris.

FC Dallas Possible Starting Lineup: Chris Seitz, Atiba Harris, Walker Zimmerman, Matt Hedges, Maynor Figueroa, Michael Barrios, Kellyn Acosta, Carlos Cruzo, Ryan Hollingshead, Tesho Akindele, Maximiliano Urruti.

“I think we both know each other very well. We just played them a couple of weeks ago, so it’s fresh on our minds but it’s important for us to focus on the game plan that the coaches have for us so that we can execute it well and get a good result in the first leg.”

– Victor Ulloa, FC Dallas.

Contributor’s Pick

According to Seattle Sounders vs FC Dallas H2H stats, FC Dallas have won three and lost two of their last five meetings with Seattle Sounders FC. Seattle Sounders have won seven of their last eight home matches against FC Dallas in all competitions.

It should be a closely contested affair with a 1-0 win for the home side being the most likely outcome.