FRISCO - This Saturday at Toyota Stadium, FC Dallas will host the New York Red Bulls in a contest that will test both sides' ability to cope with the international window.
New York Red Bulls
OUT: Aurelien Collin (foot), Daniel Royer (knee)
SEASON-ENDING IR: Gideon Baah (leg), Mike Grella (Knee)
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Kemar Lawrence (Jamaica), Michael Amir Murillo (Panama) and Fidel Escobar (Panama)
The New York Red Bulls defense will be without starting center back Aurelien Collin due to an injury, while both defenders Kemar Lawerence, and Fidel Escobar who both featured in last game’s 1-1 draw against New York City FC, will be out on international duty with Jamaica and Panama respectfully.
New York Red Bulls will have to showcase an in-depth strength of squad as they only have Aaron Long from last week’s three-man back line setup available for the FC Dallas matchup this Saturday.
FC Dallas
QUESTIONABLE: Mauro Diaz (hamstring)
INTERNATIONAL DUTY: Kellyn Acosta (USA), Tesho Akindele (Canada), Maynor Figueroa (Honduras), Carlos Gruezo (Ecuador) and Matt Hedges (USA)
FC Dallas will also be impacted by the international window with five of their starters from last week’s 2-1 loss at Columbus Crew missing the crucial home game. While this week’s opponents will have to adjust to life with three key defenders missing action, FC Dallas will also be without defenders Matt Hedges and Maynor Figueroa and two regular starters in the midfield: Carlos Gruezo and Kellyn Acosta.
The Argentine midfielder Diaz is once again questionable after missing Dallas' last three matches with a hamstring strain. Diaz has started five matches and made five appearances off the bench in the league this season, recording four assists since returning from an Achilles' injury suffered late last season.
