One of the biggest games of the regular season hits Toyota Stadium on Monday night as the annual Frisco Freedom Fest July 4th Fireworks extravaganza kicks off at 8:00PM and it's a big game as Kaka and Orland City SC visit Frisco for the very first time. Here are the 10 things to know about #FCDvORL!
1. Monday's match is presented by TXU Energy and features the biggest July 4th fireworks show in town right after the match which kicks off at 8:00PM. Get there early as the first 5,000 fans will receive light-up bambam sticks. TXU Energy will also be hosting a photo opp with an FC Dallas player on the north concourse before the match and the futboleros will host a pre-game skills clinic on field 2!
2. Speaking of getting there early, with a capacity crowd expected the Toyota Stadium gates will open two hours early at 6:00PM.
3. We have a brand new July scarf of the month with a patriotic theme that's perfect for the July 4th match! Get yours in the team store on Monday!
- While you're in the team store, grab yourself one of our official match posters featuring the captain, Matt Hedges!
5. As we mentioned, this is the first-ever visit of the MLS version of Orlando City SC as both Kaka and Brek Shea are in town. It's a huge match for FCD as they could potentially move back into first place with a win, see what it'll take with our Toyota Keys to the Match!
6. If FCD can win or tie, they'll set a new franchise record. See what history is on the line on Monday night.
7. Don't forget, the parking lot just to the northeast of the stadium will be closed to shoot off the July 4th fireworks and as a reminder, the fireworks shoot off just north of the stadium.
8. If you sadly can't make the match, #FCDvORL will broadcast live on Time Warner Cable Sports Channel with Mark Followill and Brian Dunseth on the call. You can catch the radio call on 100.7FM with Steve Davis or in Spanish on 1270AM.
9. The forecast calls for temperatures in the low 90's at kickoff on Monday so it'll be a little steamy, but that only provides a better home field advantage for FCD.
10. If you don't have your tickets yet, they're becoming limited with most options expected to be gone by kickoff, so you'll want to get yours now RIGHT HERE.
