FC Dallas and Nashville SC Face Off in Highly Anticipated Matchup

FC Dallas looks to build on its opening win as it hosts Nashville SC at Toyota Stadium

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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FC Dallas and Nashville SC will square off this Saturday, February 28th at 7:30 PM CT in a highly anticipated MLS matchup. FC Dallas is coming off a win in its season opener and will look to make it two in a row as it hosts the Eastern Conference-leading Nashville SC at Toyota Stadium.

Why it matters

This early-season clash between two of the top teams in their respective conferences will provide an exciting test for both squads as they look to establish themselves as contenders in the 2026 MLS season. The match also marks the return of fans to Toyota Stadium, with the first 5,000 attendees receiving an FC Dallas-branded yard flag.

The details

FC Dallas enters the match with a 1-0-0 record and 3 points, good for 6th place in the Western Conference. Nashville SC also has a 1-0-0 record and 3 points, placing them atop the Eastern Conference standings. The all-time series between the two clubs favors Nashville, with a 2-4-1 record against FC Dallas, who have scored just 4 goals while conceding 10. However, FC Dallas has been strong at home, posting a 1-1-2 record against Nashville with 3 goals scored and 3 goals conceded.

  • The match will kick off at 7:30 PM CT on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • FC Dallas enters the match coming off a win in its season opener.

The players

FC Dallas

The home team, looking to build on its opening-day victory and establish itself as a contender in the Western Conference.

Nashville SC

The visiting team, currently leading the Eastern Conference and seeking to continue its strong start to the season.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome our fans back to Toyota Stadium and give them a great show against a tough Nashville team.”

— Nico Estevez, FC Dallas Head Coach (fcdallas.com)

“This is going to be a hard-fought match against a quality opponent, but we're ready for the challenge and looking to continue our strong start to the season.”

— Gary Smith, Nashville SC Head Coach (nashvillesc.com)

What’s next

The winner of this match will take a big step towards securing a favorable playoff position in their respective conference.

The takeaway

This early-season clash between two of the top teams in MLS promises to be an exciting and hard-fought affair, with both sides looking to establish themselves as contenders for the 2026 season.