FC Dallas visits the Seattle Sounders in opening round of MLS Cup Playoffs
September 16, 2023, Frisco, Texas, United States: Jesus Ferreira (C) of FC Dallas in action during the MLS game between FC Dallas and Seattle Sounders FC played at Toyota Stadium. (Photo by Javier Vicencio / Eyepix Group) (Photo credit should read Ja
DALLAS - FC Dallas is on the road trying to win the first of three games in the Major League Soccer playoffs.
Monday night’s match is against the Seattle Sounders.
The Sounders are 13-7-9 in Western Conference games. They are second in the Western Conference drawing 200 corner kicks, averaging 5.9 per game.
FC Dallas is 10-8-10 in Western Conference games and 3-0-0 when recording three or more goals.
Rangers, Mavs, Stars and FC Dallas all playing Monday
It's an unusual night for pro sports in North Texas. Not only are the Rangers playing in the World Series, but FC Dallas is also playing in the MLS playoffs in Seattle while the Dallas Stars are playing in Memphis and the Dallas Stars are playing at home. Stars President Brad Alberts joined Good Day to talk sports.
The teams meet Monday for the third time this season. The last meeting finished tied 1-1.
FC Dallas will host Game 2 in the first round of the MLS Cup Playoffs on Saturday.
If a third match is needed, the team will travel back to Seattle on Nov. 10.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.