FRISCO – With the international window underway, both Colorado Rapids and FC Dallas will be without key players for their second encounter in just ten days as Colorado hosts Dallas on Saturday at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park.
Colorado Rapids
QUESTIONABLE: Micheal Azira
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Tim Howard (USA), Mekeil Williams (Trinidad &Tobago)
Colorado could be without three players that lined up in their last weekend’s 2-1 win over Montreal. While Howard and Williams will be out on international duty with the United States and Trinidad &Tobago respectfully, Colorado might be forced to do even more shifting around with midfielder Micheal Azira listed as questionable for this upcoming home match.
With any hope of playoff qualification out of Colorado’s hands, they will be looking to build on last weekend’s win and turn that momentum into a strong finish into the season. With key players out of action, Saturday’s game will be an opportunity for those who will be replacing in the starting line up to showcase their ability and make a case for a starting role in the 2018 season.
FC Dallas
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Kellyn Acosta (USA), Manor Figueroa (Honduras), Paxton Pomykal (U.S. U-18 Spain Camp)
While there are no injuries on FC Dallas’s side, they will be without two of their main men for the week, with Acosta being among the 26 called up by Bruce Arena for the United States, and Figueroa, who has been part of a defensive back line with three clean sheets in their last four games, will be with Honduras for crucial qualifiers against Costa Rica and Mexico, respectfully.
FC Dallas goes to Colorado in hopes of getting three points and making the climb back to a playoff spot as they are currently seeded 8th in the Western Conference with three matches remaining in the regular season.
