Major League Soccer’s hottest forward could be seen by millions this weekend as he looks to extend his lead at the top of the scoring charts.
Real Salt Lake and Cristian “Chicho” Arango hit the road to visit FC Dallas on Saturday, May 25 from Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Arango scored another two goals in Real Salt Lake’s 5-3 win last weekend against Colorado, taking his season total to a league-leading 13 goals. Arango has four goals in his last three games and looks to be a terrific signing by Pablo Mastroeni since returning to MLS.
While Arango has been lethal in front of goal, Mastroeni has his side playing his patented tenacious, tough defense, only allowing 14 goals through 14 games. It’s helped Real Salt Lake rise to first place in the Western Conference.
FC Dallas on the other hand has been led up top by Petar Musa, while U.S. Men’s National Team striker Jesus Ferreira has been in and out of the lineup with a hamstring injury. Even so, he has two goals and two assists in just four starts this season.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it across the world, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
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Where to watch FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake live stream, TV channel
Fans can watch FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake and every league match this season via MLS Season Pass from Apple TV. This match is available to all fans on Apple TV for FREE.
Fans can sign up for a seasonal subscription to MLS Season Pass for $69 for the remainder of the 2024 season (30% off original price of $99).
Radio coverage is also available on SiriusXM FC.
What time does FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake kick off?
This MLS clash takes place at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. The game is scheduled to kick off on Saturday, May 25 at 7:30 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across all of the time zones in the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Sat, May 25 | 8:30 p.m. |
| Central Time | Sat, May 25 | 7:30 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Sat, May 25 | 6:30 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Sat, May 25 | 5:30 p.m. |
| Alaska ST | Sat, May 25 | 4:30 p.m. |
| Hawaii ST | Sat, May 25 | 3:30 p.m. |
FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake lineups, team news
FC Dallas is dealing with two crucial long-term injuries this season. Alan Velasco is on the way back from a torn ACL, suffered late last season, while Paxton Pomykal played just seven minutes this year before suffering a season-ending knee injury. Both playmakers would have given FC Dallas depth and more skill in the attacking third, but instead it’s been a huge miss and now forced Ferreira to play out wide when healthy.
FC Dallas projected starting lineup (3-4-3): Paes (GK) — Ibeagha, Tafari, Junqua — Twumasi, Norris, Delgado, Farfan — Kamungo, Musa, Ferreira.
FC Dallas subs (9): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
Real Salt Lake saw Andrew Brody and Bryan Oviedo both play despite being listed as questionable, so it’s likely that they’ll both be available for action this weekend. However, defenders Bode Hidalgo and Bryan Vera are both listed as questionable for this weekend.
Real Salt Lake projected starting lineup (4-2-3-1): MacMath (GK) — Brody, Glad, Vera, Oviedo — Eneli, Ojeda — Gomez, Crooks, Luna —Arango.
Real Salt Lake subs (9): (Lineups released one hour prior to kickoff)
FC Dallas vs. Real Salt Lake prediction
The form that Chicho Arango is in is such that it will be tough for anyone to stop him, especially a team in FC Dallas that is averaging nearly two goals allowed per game. Real Salt Lake should continue its hold on the Western Conference standings for at least another week with a comfortable win.
Prediction: Real Salt Lake 3-1 FC Dallas
