Billed as one of the dark horses for the MLS is Back Tournament by league pundits, FC Dallas will present a tricky opponent for Seattle’s second group stage match on July 15 (6:00 a.m. PT; ESPN, ESPN Deports, TSN). The Sounders and FC Dallas have an extensive history of thrilling matchups in tournaments, making this one of the marquee fixtures to watch next month.
However, there are several unknowns surrounding this fixture. The league announced on July 1 that six FC Dallas players tested positive for COVID-19, initiating the league's quarantine and medical care protocols for the entire squad.