Meet the opposition: FC Dallas, a familiar foe for Chivas | OneFootball

Chivas’ second match in the 2026 Leagues Cup will be very special, because in addition to the Rebaño Sagrado serving as the home team at PayPal Park in San Jose, California, they will face a familiar foe in international competition. FC Dallas will be our next opponent in a match that will be key to our hopes of advancing to the next round.

The most popular and beloved team in Mexico and the United States already has a couple of previous meetings with the Texas side. The first came in SuperLiga 2007, when they drew 1-1, and a year later they met again in a friendly that ended in a 2-1 win for the Rojiblancos.

One of the most historic clubs in MLSFC Dallas is one of the founding teams of Major League Soccer. It began its history in 1996 under the name Dallas Burn, until adopting its current identity as FC Dallas in 2004.

Over nearly three decades, the Texas club has established itself as one of the most important institutions in American soccer, standing out both for its competitiveness and its steady development of talent.

A team with history and titlesFC Dallas has won several trophies, with 1 Supporters’ Shield title and 2 U.S. Open Cup trophies in its cabinet.

Throughout its history, players who defined an era have worn its colors: Jason Kreis, Óscar Pareja, Bobby Rhine, and David Ferreira are some of the greatest icons of the Texas institution.

Its main starsAt present, their attacking leader is Petar Musa, a 28-year-old Croatian striker who stands 1.90 meters tall and has European soccer experience from his time at Benfica. Thanks to his physical presence, aerial ability, and eye for goal, he has become the team’s attacking reference point.

From the bench, the team is coached by American manager Eric Quill, who has spent several years working with different levels of the club and has now managed to give his team a dynamic, intense identity, turning it into a highly competitive opponent in recent MLS seasons.

A match that will shape Chivas’ pathThis August 8 clash represents an important test for Guadalajara on its journey through the 2026 Leagues Cup. It’s not just 3 points at stake. The Rebaño must win to keep its chances alive of advancing to the next round of the binational tournament, which makes it crucial to deliver a strong performance, earn the victory, and move toward the tournament’s Quarterfinals.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.