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Sporting KC vs. Dallas: Preview & How To Watch

By Daniel Garza

Sep 18, 2016; Kansas City, KS, USA; Sporting Kansas City forward Dom Dwyer (14) kicks the ball against the Los Angeles Galaxy in the second half at Children's Mercy Park. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Kansas City, KS, USA; Sporting Kansas City forward Dom Dwyer (14) kicks the ball against the Los Angeles Galaxy in the second half at Children's Mercy Park. The game ended in a 2-2 draw. Mandatory Credit: John Rieger-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sporting Kansas City host an in-form FC Dallas side this weekend in the club’s home opener.

After defeating the LA Galaxy on the road last weekend, FC Dallas appears to be the top club in the league as they also find themselves in the CONCACAF Champions League semifinals. They face another tough road test on Saturday at Children’s Mercy Park, facing a familiar foe, Sporting Kansas City.

Match Info

Who: FC Dallas vs. Sporting Kansas city

When: Saturday, March 11th, 9:00 p.m. (ET)

Where: Children’s Mercy Park-Kansas City, Kansas

How to Watch: MLS Live, FOX Sports KC

Preview

These two clubs met three times in 2016, with the two splitting the first two meetings, and the final meeting ended all square. Saturday’s match will be the first of three meetings this season.

FC Dallas were led by goals from Maximiliano Urruti and Kellyn Acosta in their win over the Galaxy. The young Acosta has impressed many in his last few appearances for the club, including a brace in the first leg of the CCL quarterfinals. On the backline, Walker Zimmerman has been a force to be reckoned with and this week reports surfacing about a possible move to Germany.

Mar 4, 2017; Carson, CA, USA; FC Dallas defender Walker Zimmerman (right) blocks a shot on goal attempt by Los Angeles Galaxy forward Giovani Dos Santos in the first half of the home opener at StubHub Center. FC Dallas defeated the Galaxy 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 4, 2017; Carson, CA, USA; FC Dallas defender Walker Zimmerman (right) blocks a shot on goal attempt by Los Angeles Galaxy forward Giovani Dos Santos in the first half of the home opener at StubHub Center. FC Dallas defeated the Galaxy 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

With the CCL semifinals on the horizon, the lineup for this weekend’s match could look different than last time out for FC Dallas.

Sporting KC earned a point on the road last Saturday against D.C. United, as the match finished scoreless. Striker Dom Dwyer had a few opportunities to score against D.C. but failed to come away with his first of the season. Look for him to be hungry for a goal in front of the home fans.

The new additions to the Sporting KC roster performed quite well in week one. One of whom was Ilie, who looked strong in the defensive midfield and will be busy against a potent FC Dallas attack.

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Statistically, goals should be expected in this match. Sporting KC has scored in 13 straight matches against FC Dallas and Dwyer has scored seven goals in his last six appearances against the Texas club.  The two clubs have combined to produced 29 goals in their last seven meetings in all competitions.

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