How to watch today's Houston Dynamo vs FC Dallas MLS game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The Major League Soccer season kicks off with a heated Texan showdown as Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas go head-to-head on Sunday. This clash marks the opening matchday of the new campaign, promising an intense battle between two fierce rivals.

After securing a ninth-place finish in the 2023 Supporters’ Shield standings, Houston Dynamo entered the 2024 season determined to make back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 2012. The Orange Crush enjoyed another solid regular season, racking up 15 wins and nine draws from 34 matches, finishing fifth in the Western Conference. They comfortably secured an automatic playoff spot, ending the campaign seven points clear of eighth-placed Vancouver Whitecaps.

Meanwhile, Dallas is eager to turn things around after missing out on postseason football for the past six years. It was a disappointing 2024 campaign for Eric Quill’s squad, as they managed 11 wins and eight draws but suffered 15 defeats across 34 games. That left them in 11th place in the Western Conference and 19th overall in the Supporters’ Shield standings, falling short of a playoff spot.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas online - TV channels & live streams

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In the United States (US) and worldwide, MLS match between Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas will be available to watch and stream online live on Apple TV, through the MLS Season Pass.

Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates, while highlights of the game will be uploaded to the official MLS YouTube channel.

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Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas kick-off time

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Shell Energy Stadium

MLS match between Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas will be played at the Shell Energy Stadium in Houston, Texas, United States.

It will kick off at 5:30 pm PT/8:30 pm ET on Saturday, February 22, in the US.

Team news & squads

Houston Dynamo FC vs FC Dallas lineups

Houston Dynamo FC

4-4-2

Formation

4-2-3-1

DAL

13

A. Tarbell

4

E. Bartlow

24

O. Awodesu

25

G. Dorsey

5

D. Steres

21

J. McGlynn

6

Artur

27

S. Kowalczyk

18

I. Aliyu

8

A. Bassi

10

E. Ponce

1

M. Paes

3

O. Urhoghide

4

M. Farfan

18

S. Moore

25

S. Ibeagha

17

Ramiro

10

L. Acosta

8

S. Lletget

77

B. Kamungo

11

A. Julio

9

P. Musa

4-2-3-1

DAL

HOU

-Line up

• 13

  A. Tarbell

• 4

  E. Bartlow

• 24

  O. Awodesu

• 25

  G. Dorsey

• 5

  D. Steres

  85’

• 21

  J. McGlynn

• 6

  Artur

• 27

  S. Kowalczyk

  32’

  89’

• 18

  I. Aliyu

  63’

• 8

  A. Bassi

  18’

  85’

• 10

  E. Ponce

  18’

Substitutes

• 33

  E. Arzu

• 1

  J. Maurer

• 17

  G. Segal

  85’

• 23

  M. Halliday

• 35

  B. Raines

• 16

  E. Duenas

  89’

• 20

  N. Lodeiro

  63’

• 2

  F. Escobar

  85’

• 29

  D. Gonzalez

Manager

• B. Olsen

DAL

-Line up

• 1

  M. Paes

• 3

  O. Urhoghide

  89’

• 4

  M. Farfan

• 18

  S. Moore

• 25

  S. Ibeagha

  65’

• 17

  Ramiro

  67’

  69’

• 10

  L. Acosta

  80’

• 8

  S. Lletget

• 77

  B. Kamungo

  25’

  63’

• 11

  A. Julio

  76’

  80’

• 9

  P. Musa

  55’

  76’

Substitutes

• 20

  Pedrinho

  63’

• 32

  N. Norris

• 16

  T. Ntsabeleng

  69’

• 6

  P. Delgado

  80’

• 29

  E. Newman

• 23

  L. Farrington

  80’

• 30

  M. Collodi

• 5

  L. Abubakar

• 7

  L. Chu

Manager

• E. Quill

Houston Dynamo FC team news

Houston Dynamo will be without Nelson Quiñónes, as the Colombian forward continues his long recovery from a severe knee injury suffered in February 2024. Lawrence Ennali also remains sidelined after tearing his cruciate ligament in September, while 20-year-old Exon Arzu is still out due to an injury sustained in October.

On the positive side, Jack McGlynn is in line for his league debut after making the move from Philadelphia Union in January, while Nicolás Lodeiro and Michael Halliday, who recently arrived from Orlando City, could also feature.

FC Dallas team news

Dallas, too, has its share of injury setbacks. Brazilian defender Geovane Jesus remains out as he continues his long recovery from a cruciate ligament injury. Paxton Pomykal, a key figure in midfield, has been out of action since March due to a knee injury and will play no part in this weekend’s clash.

One player Dallas will be counting on is Petar Musa, who was a standout performer last season. The Croatian striker bagged 16 goals and three assists in 30 league appearances, and he’ll be aiming to lead the line once again as the visitors seek a strong start to the season.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

HOU

Last 5 matches

DAL

0

Wins

4

Draws

1

Win

• Houston Dynamo FC

  1

  -

  1

  FC Dallas

• FC Dallas

  2

  -

  0

  Houston Dynamo FC

• Houston Dynamo FC

  0

  -

  0

  FC Dallas

• FC Dallas

  1

  -

  1

  Houston Dynamo FC

• Houston Dynamo FC

  2

  -

  2

  FC Dallas

4

Goals scored

6

Games over 2.5 goals

1/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

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