FC Dallas wins by a narrow margin against LA Galaxy at the Toyota Stadium.

The local team opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a goal from Franco Jara and is leading the visitors 1-0.

An intense and contested match is expected between two teams that come with confidence after defeating their opponents in the previous round.

FC Dallas defeated Real Salt Lake 1-0 in their previous match and will be looking for another favorable result at home. In the last 4 matches, they lost once and drew in 3 encounters.

LA Galaxy comes with momentum after a 2-0 victory over Atlanta United.

Referee Pierre Lauziere was selected to officiate the match.

Probable lineup for FC Dallas

The team led by Nicolás Estévez sets up their game with a 3-5-2 formation with Maarten Paes in goal; Matt Hedges, José Martínez, and Marco Farfan in defense; Edwin Cerrillo, Paxton Pomykal, Paul Arriola, Jesús Ferreira, and Alan Velasco in midfield; and Ema Twumasi and Franco Jara in the forward line.

Probable lineup for LA Galaxy

Meanwhile, the team led by Greg Vanney takes to the field with a 4-4-2 strategy, with Jonathan Bond in goal; Julian Araujo, Eriq Zavaleta, Derrick Williams, and Chase Gasper in defense; Douglas Costa, Mark Delgado, Gastón Brugman, and Rayan Raveloson in midfield; and Javier Hernández and Kevin Cabral in the forward line.