FRISCO -- Success for FC Dallas is built on defense.
In 19 games FC Dallas has conceded just 19 goals. Second best in the MLS behind Sporting Kansas City (15 goals allowed) and nine goals better than the third-best defensive team in the Western Conference, the Colorado Rapids.
And the defense should be back to full strength on Saturday when FC Dallas hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps at 7 p.m. at Toyota Stadium.
Matt Hedges, who was named the MLS' best defender in 2016, is back from a tour of duty with the United States Men's National Team in the Gold Cup.