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President Carolyn Kindle’s Inspirational Message to Bradley Carnell Following Dallas vs St. Louis City SC MLS Showdown

After a three-game stint on the road, FC Dallas returns to their home turf under new management with Peter Luccin at the helm, aiming to break a five-game winless streak as they square off against St. Louis CITY SC on Saturday night.

St. Louis, too, seeks to snap their own five-game winless streak following a goalless draw with the Portland Timbers last weekend. Holding a record of 3-4-9 in league play this season, they marginally outperform FC Dallas in the Western Conference standings.

Key Player: Joao Klauss

Although not maintaining his earlier form from last year’s first 20 matches, the Brazilian remains a potent threat in front of the goal for St. Louis.

Key Matchup: Tim Parker vs. Petar Musa

An intriguing rematch, as Parker and Musa clashed in their initial encounter in St. Louis, where Parker notably limited Musa’s chances.

Availability Report:

Suspended: Chris Durkin
Out: Rasmus Alm (knee), Kyle Hiebert (non-injury related), Tomáš Ostrák (ankle)
Questionable: None
On Loan: None
International duty: None

Quick Notes:

Last encounter with FC Dallas: The teams met earlier this year in St. Louis, with both goalkeepers showcasing stellar performances in a scoreless draw.

Sophomore slump: St. Louis’s goal-scoring rate from the previous season may have been unsustainable, evidenced by their current goal tally compared to expected goals.

Potential Lineup:

Under Bradley Carnell’s management, the team is expected to maintain a high-energy press with a 4-2-3-1 formation.

Keys To Three Points over St. Louis:

Handle the press: Expecting St. Louis to employ a high-press strategy, FC Dallas must remain composed and avoid costly turnovers.

New coach boost: With a change in leadership, FC Dallas anticipates a surge in performance under Luccin’s guidance.

Play with passion: With playoffs in sight, FC Dallas must channel the passion and energy surrounding the club’s current situation to secure vital home wins.

Note: The MLS injury report deadline has been updated to the Friday preceding each game. Last week’s report is included, with updates pending before Friday’s release.

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