Anderson Julio
DAL
Right Winger
Half-Space Orchestrator
May 31, 1996 (30)
Right
5'7"
154 lb
On bench versus San Jose
Julio (lower body) is on the bench Saturday against San Jose Earthquakes.
Analysis: Julio could see action again after being constantly limited by injury setbacks throughout the year. The forward, who hasn't been involved in competitive play since the Leagues Cup in August, will likely remain a secondary option for the rest of the season. His skills could help in both central and wide positions if he's required to fill in for current starters Petar Musa, Joaquin Valiente and Daniel Job.
Ruled out Wednesday
Julio (lower body) is out for Wednesday's clash with Seattle, per the MLS Injury Report.
Analysis: Julio isn't going to be an option for Wednesday's clash with Seattle as he deals with a lower body issue. This is the same injury that put him in doubt against Charlotte, and it seems that it hasn't improved. Julio didn't play that match and has now been ruled out earlier in the week.
Late decision due to injury
Julio (lower body) is at risk of missing the weekend's trip to Charlotte, per the MLS injury report.
Analysis: Julio has been in and out of the FC Dallas injury report for most of the season, and he didn't record a single minute despite being on the bench in the previous game on Sept. 27. The new situation is likely related to his recent lower leg injury, though there's no official information from the team. If he can't go, Dallas' forward options are reduced to Petar Musa, Logan Farrington and Bernard Kamungo.
Returns to match squad Saturday
Julio (lower leg) is available off the bench in Saturday's clash with Los Angeles FC.
Analysis: Julio could finally get an opportunity to show his attacking skills after being sidelined for virtually all of the 2026 season. If he remains fully fit, he'll boost the squad's depth across the front line, but he's currently relegated behind Saturday's starters Logan Farrington, Santiago Moreno and Joaquin Valiente, as well as Petar Musa, who will return from international duty for subsequent games.
Still sidelined
Julio (lower leg) is out for Sunday's game against New England.
Analysis: Julio hasn't played for FC Dallas since suffering an injury in the Leagues Cup in early August. There's no timetable for the return of the Ecuadorian attacker, who has been limited to just four appearances off the bench in the 2026 MLS season.
Forced off Wednesday
Julio abandoned Wednesday's Leagues Cup clash against Queretaro with an undisclosed injury.
Analysis: Julio started as a center-forward with his side making some rotation in the Leagues Cup opener, but he suffered the injury within the first 20 minutes of play, causing regular starter Petar Musa to enter the field. The former Real Salt Lake striker has already missed a great stretch of the 2026 campaign due to a lower leg issue, making this new blow a real concern given the risk of a setback. Even if the injury is not significant, he might continue to see limited action in the short term.
Returns in friendly
Julio (lower leg) played 20 minutes from the bench in a friendly against Orlando.
Analysis: Julio was back on the field as Dallas resumed play ahead of the MLS restart, as he featured in a friendly. It was a short-lived appearance from the bench, only getting 20 minutes. However, this is still positive as they regain an attacking option, although he has only played 27 minutes all season.
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