Venue: Snapdragon Stadium — San Diego, California
Scheduled Kickoff: 7:30 PM PT / 10:30 PM ET
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: ~35,000
Atmosphere: One of MLS’s newest and most energized environments; San Diego’s supporters have quickly developed a loud, vibrant match‑day culture.
Weather Forecast — San Diego, CA
Temperature: 74°F at kickoff
Humidity: 63%
Wind: 7 mph W
Rain Chance: <5%
Match Impact:
Ideal coastal conditions → high‑tempo match likely
Light wind favors wide play and diagonal balls
Cool temperatures benefit Dallas’ pressing structure
Injury Report
FC Dallas
Jesús Ferreira — FW: Active
Petar Musa — FW: Active
Paul Arriola — MF/FW: Active
Nkosi Tafari — DF: Active
Injuries:
Alan Velasco — MF: Out (ACL recovery)
Marco Farfan — DF: Day‑to‑day (hamstring)
San Diego FC
Hernán López — MF: Active
Edoardo Bove — MF: Active
Benjamin Cremaschi — MF: Active
Jakob Hauser — FW: Active
Injuries:
Memo Rodríguez — MF: Out (ankle)
Carlos Guzmán — DF: Day‑to‑day (groin)
Key Tactical Matchups
1. Jesús Ferreira (DAL) vs. San Diego’s CB pairing
Ferreira’s movement between lines is Dallas’ most dangerous attacking weapon.
San Diego’s center‑backs have struggled against creative forwards.
If Ferreira finds pockets, Dallas’ chance creation spikes.
2. Hernán López (SD) vs. Dallas’ midfield block
López is San Diego’s most important tempo‑setter and distributor.
Dallas’ midfield has improved defensively but can be exposed by elite playmakers.
López’s ability to break pressure determines San Diego’s attacking rhythm.
3. Petar Musa (DAL) vs. San Diego’s defensive shape
Musa’s finishing and box movement have been excellent in 2026.
San Diego has conceded multiple goals from cut‑backs and second‑ball situations.
Dallas can exploit transitional moments.
4. Edoardo Bove (SD) vs. Dallas’ double pivot
Bove’s ball‑carrying and transitional play are key to San Diego’s attack.
Dallas’ midfield must track his late runs to avoid high‑value chances.
Recent Team Form
FC Dallas (7‑4‑5)
Last 5 matches: 3‑1‑1
Goals For: 24
Goals Against: 19
Road Record: 3‑3‑2
Form Summary:
Ferreira in strong form
Musa scoring consistently
Defense improving but still vulnerable to pace
Road performances solid
San Diego FC (4‑7‑5)
Last 5 matches: 1‑3‑1
Goals For: 18
Goals Against: 27
Home Record: 3‑3‑2
Form Summary:
López driving midfield
Bove providing strong transitional play
Defense inconsistent
Home form competitive but not dominant
Series History
(San Diego FC is a 2025 expansion club)
All‑time MLS meetings: Dallas leads 1‑0‑0
At Snapdragon Stadium: First meeting
Scoring Trends:
Dallas scored 2+ goals in their lone meeting
San Diego tends to struggle against high‑pressing teams
This is the first time Dallas visits Snapdragon Stadium.
Betting Trends
Dallas has scored in 9 straight matches
San Diego has conceded 2+ goals in 6 of last 9
Dallas overs hit in 6 of last 10
San Diego home matches hit BTTS in 7 of last 10
MATCH ODDS
FC Dallas + 190
San Diego FC + 130
Draw + 300
Over 3.5 + 110 Under 3.5 – 130
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, July 24, 2026
