FRISCO, Texas - FC Dallas hosts Inter Miami CF on Monday, July 4 at 8PM at Toyota Stadium.
Here's everything you need to know before the game.
How to Watch
TV (English): Mark Followill and Steve Davis will be on the call for Monday's match on TXA 21 and the FCDTV Network. Coverage begins at 7:30PM CT. Fans local to the DFW market can stream online at fcdallas.com/stream while fans outside DFW may catch the game on ESPN+.
LISTEN
English: If you can't watch the match, you can listen to all the action on iHeartMedia 1190AM and the iHeartMedia app hosted by Sam Hale beginning at 7:30PM.
Spanish: Carlos Alvarado and Rafa Calderon will call the game in Spanish on 1270AM, starting at 8PM CT.
Match Overview
HEAD-TO-HEAD
- FCD record: 7-5-5 (26 points - 4th in West)
- MIA record: 6-7-3 (21 points - 8th in East)
- FCD vs. MIA all-time: 1-0-0 (2 goals scored, 1 goal conceded)
- FCD vs. MIA all-time home: 1-0-0 (2 goals scored, 1 goal conceded)
STORY LINES
Must Win
Okay, it's barely July so maybe FCD vs. Miami isn't a true "must-win" game but it's definitely a "would-be-really-nice-to-win" game for Dallas. The club has hit its first slump under coach Nico Estévez with one win in its last six, although FCD is still fourth in the West thanks to its strong start to the 2022 campaign. So, a win at home on Independence Day would do a lot for the team's morale, especially with two derby games on the horizon. But Dallas will have to work for it. Miami is just below the playoff line in the East but Phil Neville's men have won three of their last four, scoring two goals in each of those wins. Dallas' defensive record has taken a bit of a hit over the last month and they'll need to get back on track to earn its first shutout since May 8.
Dynamic Duo
Dallas and USMNT forwards Jesús Ferreira and Paul Arriola are both in the midst of the most prolific seasons of their careers. Ferreira became the first player to reach double digit goals this season with his 10th strike of the campaign midweek in Los Angeles. With four assists also to his name, the FCD Homegrown leads MLS in goal contributions with 14 (10 goals, four assists). Arriola has been playing lights out since his offseason move from DC United. The 27-year-old has eight goals and two assists to his name and - having not taken a penalty this year - is second to Ferreira for non-penalty goals in the league. If the pair can continue their hot streaks, Dallas has a good chance of taking three points against a Miami team that's conceded 25 goals in 16 games.
The 2022 Paxton Pomykal Experience
Midfielder Paxton Pomykal is quieting enjoying an outstanding individual campaign. The 22-year-old Homegrown has started all 17 games for FCD this year and leads MLS central midfielders in myriad of categories:
- passes completed (485, 92 more than any other CM)
- passes under pressure (336, 83 more than any other CM)
- progressive passes (251, 37 more than any other CM)
- touches (634, 99 more than any other CM)
- pressured touches (348, 79 more than any other CM)
- pressures (519, 106 more than any other CM)
- tackles won (29, 11 more than any other CM)
- successful interceptions (40, 6 more than any other CM)
- interceptions that led to a shot (25, 6 more than any other CM)
Pomykal's all-around game has been a huge part of FCD's success over the first half of the year but the Lewisville native will want to start adding more goals and assists to his name. Regardless, he's an indispensable part of Dallas' midfield and he'll likely be pulling the strings once again this Monday.
Around Toyota Stadium
Annual Fireworks Festivities
The largest fireworks show in North Texas will immediately follow the match. The first 10,000 guests entering Toyota Stadium will receive an LED beaded necklace that will light up in sync with the fireworks show’s music.
Light the Shield
Prior to the match, iHeartRadio personalities Billy the Kidd and Anna De Haro will light the shield to kick off the match. Billy and Anna are celebrating iHeartRadio and FC Dallas’ new partnership that will see the remaining 17 English-language radio broadcasts in 2022 air on Talk Radio 1190AM.
Billy the Kidd is one of the most popular and listened-to radio personalities in the country. You can hear his show weekdays 3-7PM on the legendary 106.1 KISS-FM.
Texas native Anna De Haro has worked in Dallas-Fort Worth radio since 1992. You can hear her on several radio stations, including Star 102.1 and FC Dallas Broadcast partner Talk Radio 1190.
Augmented Reality
Check out the artwork at the northeast corner of Toyota Stadium. This is our Augmented Reality Mural which is an explosive AR experience filled with electricity and power - just like our players. Paul Arriola, Jesús Ferreira and Paxton Pomykal come to life off the wall and onto your phone to create a video that you can experience and share on social media.
Music Throughout the Match
Enjoy the FC Dallas drumline who will be setting the pregame stage throughout the Toyota Stadium parking lots, tailgates and concourses.
FC Dallas also has The Bass Junkies spinning in the Michelob UltraZone before the match.
Fan Gram Sweepstakes
Throughout the 2022 season, you have a chance to win exclusive team swag signed by your favorite player as part of our ongoing Fan Gram Sweepstakes.
Here’s how to enter:
- Post a shot of yourself at the FC Dallas match on social media (Twitter, Instagram or Facebook)
- Tag @FCDallas
- Use the hashtag #FCDSweepstakes
- That’s it! You’re entered. Winners will be randomly selected after each match.
There are several Instagrammable spots at Toyota Stadium:
- At Sweet Tooth Motel’s immersive pop-up on the north concourse
- Near the Augmented Reality Mural in the northeast corner of the stadium
- With the Lamar Hunt statue on the north concourse
- From your seats!
Learn more at FCDallas.com/Fan-Gram-Sweepstakes.
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