After a tough 3-0 defeat in Game 1 at BC Place on October 26, FC Dallas returns home to Toyota Stadium for a do-or-die second leg against the Vancouver Whitecaps in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Western Conference Round One Best-of-3 series. Dallas vs Vancouver in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs Round One, Game 2, will be played on November 2, 2025, at 1:30 AM UK time.
Vancouver dominated the first leg with goals from Brian White, Levonte Johnson, and Sebastian Berhalter — all created by Ryan Gauld’s brilliant playmaking.
FC Dallas, the No. 7 seed with a record of 11-12-11 (44 points), reached the playoffs through late-season results and will now rely on home support to stage a comeback.
Despite being unbeaten in seven of their last ten home playoff matches, Dallas must overcome Vancouver’s strong attack, which led the Western Conference with 58 goals this season. Coach Nico Estévez has a nearly full squad available, though Paxton Pomykal remains sidelined with a knee injury.
Meanwhile, the No. 2 seed Vancouver Whitecaps travel with confidence but face several injury concerns. Tristan Blackmon, Sebastian Schönlau, Ranko Veselinović, and Brian White are all expected to miss this clash.
Under Vanni Sartini, Vancouver have shown attacking flair and consistency, but Toyota Stadium’s atmosphere could make this a tense, unpredictable second leg.
Dallas vs Vancouver Date, Time, Predictions, and More
- Date and Time: Nov 1, 2025 – 8:30 PM CT | Nov 2, 2025 at – 1.30am UK
- Stadium: Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas
- Match: FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps FC — MLS Cup Playoffs Round One (Game 2)
Game 2 brings the intensity as Dallas’s home resilience (5-3-5, 1.3 goals/game) faces Vancouver’s impressive road performance (8-4-5, 1.8 goals/game) in a thrilling Western playoff clash.
Dallas vs Vancouver Match kickoff is on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 8:30 PM ET (5:30 PM PT) at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. Prime time for USA/Canada viewers, and Sunday morning for fans in Australia.
Predictions: Dallas 2-1 win, forcing Game 3 November 8 at BC Place—home fire (unbeaten in 6/8) and Vancouver’s injuries tilt scales, but ‘Caps’ depth nicks a goal. This FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps preview unpacks the comeback bid, streams, stats.
Team News and Analysis
Dallas’s playoff debut—their first since 2022—faltered in Game 1 with 12 shots and only 3 on target, but their regular-season sweep (1-0 twice) keeps hope alive. No new injuries, though Pomykal remains out (knee, mid-Nov); the full squad rotation is ready.
Petar Musa (15 goals) and Jesus Ferreira (8 goals, 7 assists) lead the charge. Estévez’s 3-4-3 formation generates 12 turnovers per game and a strong 22% goal conversion rate, ideal against Vancouver’s weakened backline. Broadcasts are available on Apple TV MLS Season Pass, Sky Sports, beIN (France/Spain), and DAZN (Germany/Italy).
Vancouver’s dream run—West No. 2 with 58 goals—relies on Gauld’s magic (12 assists), but injuries ravage defense: Blackmon/Schönlau/Veselinović/White out (knee/Achilles/knee/hamstring, late Nov). Sartini’s 4-2-3-1 thrives away (8-4-5) but concedes 1.2; press yields 13 turnovers but zonal sets vulnerable.
Analysis: Dallas’s Toyota roar (5 wins in 13) vs. ‘Caps’ attack; counters exploit gaps. Tense tie, Musa unlocks half two—Toros claw back.
Dallas vs Vancouver Head-to-Head Record
Analysis
Dallas edge 13-12-9 in 34; Toros won both 2025 regulars (1-0 x2), but Vancouver’s Game 1 3-0 flips. Average 2.3 goals, unders in 60%.
All-time H2H
| Date | Competition | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2025 | MLS Playoffs | Vancouver 3-0 FC Dallas | 3-0 |
| Oct 19, 2025 | MLS Regular | Vancouver 0-1 FC Dallas | 0-1 |
| Jul 20, 2025 | MLS Regular | FC Dallas 1-0 Vancouver | 1-0 |
| Oct 7, 2024 | MLS Regular | Vancouver 1-0 FC Dallas | 1-0 |
| Jun 29, 2024 | MLS Regular | FC Dallas 2-2 Vancouver | 2-2 |
Dallas vs Vancouver Predicted XI Lineups
FC Dallas (3-4-3):
- Collodi; Ibeagha, Urhoghide, Moore; Ramiro, Kaick, Cappis, Farfan; Ferreira, Musa, Lletget.
Vancouver Whitecaps (4-2-3-1):
- Takaoka; Ocampo, Halbouni, Pupe, Johnson; Berhalter, Priso; Gauld, Ngando, L. Johnson; White (if fit, else Sabbi).
Estévez/Sartini updates: Dallas Musa central, Ferreira AM; Vancouver Gauld central, Sabbi up top sans White. Subs: Pomykal (Dallas if fit), Sabbi (Vancouver).
Key Players
- FC Dallas:
- Petar Musa – Forward’s hold-up (15 goals, 0.6 xG/game) bullies defenses; home form (8 goals at Toyota) exploits Vancouver’s injury-hit back.
- Vancouver Whitecaps:
- Ryan Gauld – Captain’s vision (12 assists, 2.5 key passes/game) orchestrates; Game 1 assist king unlocks Dallas’s midfield.
Match Prediction – Dallas vs Vancouver
Dallas’s home desperation and Musa’s menace match Vancouver’s class in a playoff thriller, grinding out a win to extend the series via set-piece strikes. ‘Caps counter, but Toros triumph. Predicted score: FC Dallas 2-1 Vancouver Whitecaps. Game 3 November 8 at BC Place.
Where to Watch Dallas vs Vancouver 2025 MLS playoffs
Stream FC Dallas vs Vancouver Whitecaps with MLS playoffs options:
| Country | Tv Broadcating |
|---|---|
| USA | Apple TV MLS Season Pass; FuboTV. 7:30 PM ET. |
| Canada | DAZN or RDS. 7:30 PM ET |
| Australia | beIN Sports. 10:30 AM AEDT (Nov 3) |
| Europe | Apple TV MLS Season Pass; Sky Sports. beIN (France/Spain), DAZN (Germany/Italy) |