FC Dallas leads the MLS Supporters’ Shield but finds itself competing on two other fronts. It hosts Real Esteli of Nicaragua in its first match in Concacaf Champions League on Thursday and travels tothe LA Galaxy the Wednesday after that in the semifinals of the U.S. Open Cup. With that in mind, the collapse of Fabian Castillo‘s transfer deal to Trabzonspor and expected return to Dallascame as good news.

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