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FC Dallas to Face Seattle Sounders FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and San Jose Earthquakes in MLS Is Back Tournament

June 11, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Dallas News Release


Frisco, TX - FC Dallas will play Seattle Sounders FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC and San Jose Earthquakes in Group B of the MLS is Back Tournament that will be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida beginning July 8. The tournament schedule, including specific matchup dates and full broadcast details, will be announced at a later date.

Click here for audio-only soundbites from FC Dallas head coach Luchi Gonzalez and midfielder Paxton Pomykal reacting to MLS is Back Tournament draw.

MLS is Back Tournament Groups

Group A Orlando City SC

Inter Miami CF

New York City FC

Philadelphia Union

Chicago Fire FC

Nashville SC Group D Real Salt Lake

Sporting Kansas City

Colorado Rapids

Minnesota United FC

Group B Seattle Sounders FC

FC Dallas

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

San Jose Earthquakes Group E Atlanta United FC

FC Cincinnati

New York Red Bulls

Columbus Crew SC

Group C Toronto FC

New England Revolution

Montreal Impact

D.C. United Group F Los Angeles FC

LA Galaxy

Houston Dynamo

Portland Timbers

FC Dallas enters the tournament with a 1-0-1 record after defeating the Philadelphia Union, 2-0, in the season opener on Feb. 29 and drawing, 2-2, against the Impact on March 7.

Clubs will begin arriving in Florida on June 24 for preseason training. Clubs that can conduct full team training in their markets pursuant to the league's medical and testing protocols must arrive no later than seven days before their first match.

Similar to a FIFA World Cup format, matches will be featured for 16 consecutive days from July 8-24 with games played at 8 AM, 7 PM and 9:30 PM CT. The top two teams from each group along with the best third-place finishers will move on to the knockout stage that includes a Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals and the Championship match. Any match that is tied at the end of regulation during the knockout phase will proceed directly to a penalty kick shootout.

The group stage matches will count towards the 2020 MLS regular season standings with the winner of the MLS is Back Tournament earning a 2021 Scotiabank Concacaf Champions League berth. Players will also have the opportunity to earn additional bonuses as part of a $1.1 million prize pool.

MLS is Back Tournament Key Dates

June 24: Teams begin arriving in Florida

July 8: MLS is Back Tournament group stage begins

July 25-28: Round of 16

July 30- Aug. 1: Quarterfinals

August 5-6: Semifinals

August 11: MLS is Back Tournament Final

MLS is Back Tournament Details

Number of Matches: 54 (39 group; 15 knockout)

No. of matchdays: 26

Format: Group Stage, followed by Round of 16, Quarterfinals, Semifinals & Championship match

Minimum Matches: 3 (per club)

Maximum Matches: 7 (per club)

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