SET THE STAGE: FC Dallas vs. Vancouver Whitecaps | 6.18.22

FRISCO, Texas - The international break is over and FC Dallas is back to host Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, June 18 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 Saturday'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 FCDallas.com/Radio 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.

Postmatch: The FC Dallas Radio postgame podcast can be found on Apple and Spotify.

Match Overview

HEAD-TO-HEAD

• FCD record: 7-3-4 (25 points - 2nd in West)
• VAN record: 5-7-2 (17 points - 10th in West)
• FCD vs. VAN all-time: 10-8-7 (33 goals scored, 31 goals conceded)
• FCD vs. VAN all-time home: 7-1-3 (20 goals scored, 12 goal conceded)

STORY LINES

And We're Back
FC Dallas returns to MLS action after a three-week break – its longest of the season – and takes on tenth-place Vancouver Whitecaps. The three weeks of quiet was a welcome reprieve for a Dallas team that played four games in 14 days, a run that included two wins and two losses. Despite the two defeats (which were just FCD's second and third of the season), Nico Estevez's team is still sitting pretty in second place in the Western Conference. Now, Dallas will look to build upon its impressive 3-1 win over Orlando City last time out and make it back-to-back wins before going on the road against conference rivals Austin FC and LAFC.

Redemption Game
Saturday's match is the first time in 2022 that FCD will play against a repeat opponent in MLS play. Dallas and Vancouver faced off last month at BC Place Stadium and the Canadians took the spoils with a 2-1 win despite FCD opening the scoring in the first half through Paul Arriola. The defeat was a particularly painful one for Dallas who led for the majority of the game before eventually falling to a 92nd-minute penalty from Lucas Cavallini. Now with a few weeks rest and home advantage, FCD has a good chance for redemption on Saturday.

Ferreira and Arriola
FC Dallas' two top scorers, Jesús Ferreira and Paul Arriola, have been busy with the U.S. Men's National Team during the break. Ferreira started three of the four games over the window and stole the headlines last Friday with a four-goal effort in the U.S.'s 5-0 win over Grenada (Arriola had the other goal and assisted Ferreira's second). The duo is set to return to team training on Thursday, but the short turnaround casts some doubt over their level of involvement on Saturday.

Y’all Means All Night + Honoring Juneteenth

FC Dallas’ match against Vancouver celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion with its annual Y’all Means All Night which honors the LGBTQIA+ community. The night will also recognize Juneteenth, which is a June 19th federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of Black slaves.

• Elements throughout Toyota Stadium will transform to showcase inclusivity by recognizing Pride Month and honoring Juneteenth.
• FC Dallas players will participate in Juneteenth educational programming and content that will be featured throughout the stadium and on FC Dallas’ social media channels.
• The Sweet Tooth Motel, balloon wall and other installations will support inclusivity with Pride-themed designs and color schemes.​
• Juneteenth Celebration – all players will be wearing jerseys featuring Juneteenth-inspired numbers – a vibrant yellow, green, and red color palette, to represent the blood, soil and prosperity of Africa and its people
• Pregame Party on the Concourse from 6:30 - 7:30 with inflatable games, beverage tents and food Trucks
• Dallas Sports Commission Executive Director Monica Paul lighting the shield pregame