Frisco, Texas (June 30, 2023) – FC Dallas has an exciting month of promotions and matches in July at Toyota Stadium. From Military Appreciation Night to an explosive Independence Day celebration, July is packed with unforgettable soccer experiences.Â
7:30PM - Saturday, July 1, Military Appreciation Night: FC Dallas vs LAFC presented by Toyota
FC Dallas kicks off July hosting the defending MLS Cup champions, LAFC, for an unforgettable Military Appreciation Night on Saturday, July 1. The evening will have a military theme highlighted by a post-match drone and fireworks show that pays tribute to all branches of the military featuring Top Gun-inspired music and imagery. The night kicks off with a pregame flyover featuring four T-6A Texan II aircraft from the 459th Flying Training Squadron. The planes are from Sheppard Air Force Base in Wichita Falls, Texas and led by First Lieutenant William Perry of the United States Air Force. Guests arriving to the match will receive FC Dallas, a light-up LED dog tag, while supplies last.Â
U.S. Olympic track and field athletes Christina and Kyle Clemons will take penalty kicks at halftime of the match.Â
7:30PM - Tuesday, July 4, Independence Day Celebration: FC Dallas vs DC United presented by CoServ
FC Dallas’ Independence Day celebration features an exciting matchup against D.C. United on Tuesday, July 4 followed by the best fireworks show in North Texas immediately after the match.Â
8PM - Friday, July 21, Leagues Cup Group Stage Play: FC Dallas vs Charlotte FC
FC Dallas kicks off its inaugural edition of Leagues Cup play against Charlotte FC from MLS’ Eastern Conference. It will be the first meeting between the MLS clubs since Charlotte made its league debut in 2022.Â
8:30PM - Tuesday, July 25 Leagues Cup Group Stage Play: FC Dallas vs NecaxaÂ
FC Dallas hosts Necaxa for the first time since the 1998 CONCACAF Cup Winners Cup when the Dallas Burn competed in the competition now known as Concacaf Champions League. The Burn fell to the Liga MX side, 4-1, with a lone goal from former Burn forward Dante Washington.
The Leagues Cup is not just any tournament—it's an official Concacaf competition featuring all 47 clubs from Liga MX and MLS. From July 21 to August 19, 2023, these teams will battle in a World Cup-style tournament, with the top three clubs qualifying for the prestigious 2024 Concacaf Champions League.