Atlanta United (1-2-2) comes into the weekend looking for consecutive victories after taking down the New England Revolution on the road last Saturday. But they’ll be facing a tough opponent in FC Dallas (4-2-1), who are entering the match fresh off three straight wins at home and ARE currently tied for 4th in the Western Conference standings. It’s shaping up to be another thrilling meeting between two clubs who have split their two matchups in the past.
Ahead of the cross-conference tie, we broke down the Tools to the Match, presented by The Home Depot:
The Homegrown Heroes
FC Dallas has been at the forefront of the Homegrown movement in MLS over the past few years, signing young, local talent and giving them opportunities at the pro level.