FC Dallas vs Austin - Major League Soccer

The Major League Soccer returns to the home ground on September 20, 2026, where FC Dallas and Austin will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Both camps will view the Major League Soccer meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. FC Dallas have held their own of late, WWWDL in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 48%. The visitors have been hard to predict on their travels, WL in their last five reflecting a win rate of 28%. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — FC Dallas average 1.96 per game to Austin's 1.28, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Manchester City are nearing an agreement with Marseille for an experienced goalkeeper as they continue reshaping the position behind Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. In attack, Brazilian forward Kaua Elias has emerged as a name of interest, with United scouts watching the Shakhtar Donetsk striker after his hat‑trick against Kudrivka on Monday.

All eyes will be on the league's leading marksman L. Messi, whose 19 goals this season make him the standout threat and a player capable of deciding the outcome on his own. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. BREAKING: Arsenal closing in on deal to sign England defender Konsa from Aston Villa.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the Major League Soccer picture. The team currently most likely to win the 2026 WNBA Finals according to Opta.