Scouting report: Toronto FC vs. FC Dallas
Drew Epperley of Big D Soccer previews Saturday's MLS season opener between TFC and FC Dallas at Toyota Stadium.
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Toronto FC plays its first game of the 2026 regular season when it visits FC Dallas on Saturday (8:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).
Note: I will be at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas to cover Saturday's game, so be sure to visit TFC Republic all weekend in order to check out our special on-site coverage.
TFC Republic spoke to reporter Drew Epperley of Big D Soccer about this weekend's game, FC Dallas' off-season, and much more.
Listen to the full audio clip below:
Highlights:
- 00:05 – FC Dallas had a pretty quiet off-season, opting for continuity
- 01:40 – Canadian 'keeper Jonathan Sirois not expected to be a starter
- 02:55 – Coach Eric Quill has to find out a way for Dallas to win at home
- 05:13 – Lone DP Petar Musa will carry the attacking load for Dallas
- 08:32 – What are FC Dallas' expectations for the 2026 MLS season?
- 10:04 – Looking ahead to Saturday's game vs. Toronto FC
(Top photo by Lucas Kschischang/Toronto FC)
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