Soccer Report
MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER Union (4-2-2) at FC Dallas (4-3-2) Saturday, 8:30 p.m. at Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas (TCN)
MAJOR LEAGUE
SOCCER
Union (4-2-2) at FC Dallas (4-3-2)
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. at Pizza Hut Park, Frisco, Texas (TCN)
Most recent game: The Union played the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 1-1 draw on Wednesday at PPL Park. FC Dallas scored a 1-0 home win
on Wednesday over Toronto FC.
Outlook: Dallas is 3-0-1 in its last four games, including a 2-1 win over the visiting Galaxy on May 1. On Wednesday, Dallas used a penalty kick by Daniel Hernandez in first half stoppage time to beat Toronto. Dallas has received strong work in goal from veteran Kevin Hartman, who was impressive last year against the Union. This season, Hartman has a 1.11 goals-against average. Former Union keeper Chris Seitz is the backup in Dallas.
Dallas is without 2010 MLS MVP David Ferreira, who is sidelined with a broken ankle. Even though he has only played six games, Ferreira is the leading scorer (3 goals, 1 assist), followed by midfielder Brek Shea (2 goals, 1 assist). Shea recently signed a contract extension through 2015.
Goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon, who suffered a groin strain in the game, is listed as probable by the team. Mondragon has a 0.50 goals-against average. The Union have yet to score more than one goal in any game. The defense, led by Mondragon and central defender Carlos Valdes, has allowed just four goals.
- Marc Narducci
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