FC Dallas Hosts St. Louis City SC in Crucial Western Conference Matchup

Dallas looks to extend home unbeaten streak against struggling St. Louis City

Apr. 11, 2026 at 5:06pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a soccer match between FC Dallas and St. Louis City SC, with the players and the field broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of color and form.A cubist interpretation of the high-stakes Western Conference clash between FC Dallas and St. Louis City SC, capturing the dynamic energy and contrasting styles of the two teams.Dallas Today

FC Dallas (11 points, 3-1-2) hosts St. Louis City SC (5 points, 1-3-2) on Saturday night at Toyota Stadium in a key Western Conference clash. The first 3,000 fans will receive a special 'Player Pins x FC Dallas - Petar Musa' collectible, and the game will be followed by a Stranger Things-themed drone show.

Why it matters

This match is an important early-season test for both teams as they look to climb the Western Conference standings. FC Dallas has been strong at home, while St. Louis City is still searching for its first road win of the year. The outcome could have significant implications for the playoff race down the line.

The details

FC Dallas will be without injured players Anderson Julio and Bernard Kamungo, forcing coach Eric Quill to shuffle his lineup. Quill is expected to move Shaq Moore to left wingback and bring back Herman 'Monter' Johansson on the right side. The coach has also hinted at giving Ramiro a rest, with Facundo Kaick and Christian Cappis competing for the two central midfield spots. Designated Player Santiago Moreno is likely to start as the team's playmaker after impressing in training.

  • The match kicks off at 7:30 pm CT on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • The first 3,000 fans to enter Toyota Stadium will receive a special 'Player Pins x FC Dallas - Petar Musa' collectible.
  • Following the game, there will be a Stranger Things-themed drone show inside Toyota Stadium.

The players

Eric Quill

The head coach of FC Dallas, known for his emphasis on trust and rotation within the squad.

Santiago Moreno

The FC Dallas designated player and playmaker, praised by Quill for his 'elusiveness', 'clean feet', and 'change of speed' that can 'unbalance the opponent'.

Petar Musa

The St. Louis City SC striker, who leads MLS alongside Sam Surridge with seven goals scored this season and is third in the league in expected goals (xG) with 5.22.

Brendan McSorley

The St. Louis City SC player who leads the team with 4.6 shots on target per match and scored his first goal of the 2026 season last weekend.

Lucas Bartlett

The only player in common between the two clubs, who now plays for D.C. United after previously being on the rosters of both FC Dallas and St. Louis City SC.

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What they’re saying

“He's just different with his elusiveness in the game. He has really clean feet in tight spaces, the ability make the first guy miss, and that's an amazing trait to have as a #10 because it unbalances the opponent. He's got quality to find the right pass, the right shot for himself and he's got a change of speed that's of a high, high level.”

— Garrett Melcer, FC Dallas coach

“[Moreno]'s a very different kind of 10 from our other profiles. We now have three very different 10s in the team and each practice he's getting more accustomed with the style of play, and his teammates. We see him playing in that double 10 role mostly but we want to find a place for him. He's a footballer, he could play any position on the field and be great at it.”

— Eric Quill, FC Dallas head coach

What’s next

FC Dallas will look to extend its nine-game home unbeaten streak across all competitions, while St. Louis City SC will aim to pick up its first road win of the season after earning a point at NYCFC last week.

The takeaway

This match represents an important early-season clash between two Western Conference sides with contrasting fortunes so far. FC Dallas' strong home form and attacking prowess will be tested by a St. Louis City SC team still finding its footing, setting the stage for an intriguing tactical battle.