FC Dallas and LA Galaxy Set to Clash in Western Conference Showdown

The longtime rivals meet at Toyota Stadium on Saturday night.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:37pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting a soccer match between two teams, with sharp planes of red, blue, and green representing the players and action on the field.The intense rivalry between FC Dallas and LA Galaxy is captured in a cubist-inspired illustration that deconstructs the action on the pitch.Los Angeles Today

FC Dallas welcomes the LA Galaxy to Toyota Stadium this Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 p.m. CT for a crucial Western Conference matchup. The two longtime rivals will face off, with FC Dallas currently sitting in 7th place in the West with a 3-1-3 record and 12 points, while the Galaxy are in 10th with a 2-3-2 record and 8 points.

Why it matters

This is an important early-season clash between two Western Conference contenders looking to gain ground in the standings. FC Dallas has had a solid start to the season, while the Galaxy have struggled out of the gate, making this a key game for both teams as they try to position themselves for a playoff push.

The details

The match will be streamed in English and Spanish on Apple TV, with Mark Rogondino and Heath Pearce on the English broadcast and Pablo Ramirez and Jesus Bracamontes on the Spanish side. Fans can also listen to the game on the FC Dallas app and YouTube channel. Referee Marcos DeOliveira II will be in charge, with Adam Wienckowski and Oscar Mitchell-Carvalho as the assistant referees, Armando Villarreal as the 4th official, and Lukasz Szpala and Jonathan Johnson handling VAR duties.

  • The match kicks off at 7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
  • Gates at Toyota Stadium open at 6 p.m. for the match.

The players

FC Dallas

The home team, currently sitting in 7th place in the Western Conference with a 3-1-3 record and 12 points.

LA Galaxy

The visiting team, currently in 10th place in the Western Conference with a 2-3-2 record and 8 points.

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What’s next

Fans attending the match at Toyota Stadium will receive light-up cheer sticks courtesy of UT Southwestern Medical Center while supplies last.

The takeaway

This matchup between FC Dallas and the LA Galaxy is an important early-season clash between two Western Conference rivals looking to gain ground in the standings. Both teams have had mixed starts to the season, making this a crucial game as they try to position themselves for a playoff push.