The Texas Derby is upon us again and this time, both clubs have had a chance to settle into their rhythms of the MLS season. Houston started 2016 off with 11 goals in the opening three matches, then proceeded to destroy itself by going 2W-8L-2D since their last meeting with Dallas. The Hoops, on the other hand, has steadily recovered from that 5-0 debacle, picking up 7 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws to put themselves a point behind league and conference leader (!!!), Colorado Rapids.
The official league injury report is pretty bare bones for FC Dallas:
OUT: M - Alex Zendejas (osteitis pubis)
OUT: M - Michael Barrios (right knee sprain)
But the international call-ups are doing some damage to the FCD lineup.