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Absences force FC Dallas coach's Oscar Pareja's hand

Special Contributor

FC Dallas midfielder Victor Ulloa (8) flashes a heart shape with his hands to the fans after scoring a goal to make the score 2-0 during the first half as FC Dallas hosted the Portland Timbers at Toyota Stadium in Frisco on September 3, 2016. (Stewart F. House/Special Contributor)

FRISCO -- With five players called up for international action and Zach Loyd still sidelined with concussion symptoms, it was relatively easy for FC Dallas coach Oscar Pareja to pick his squad for Saturday's game against Portland.

There are 20 active players available, including all three goalkeepers and 18 players who make up a MLS match-day squad.