Talk about a tough opener. The Union will open their season on the road against both the Western Conference and Eastern Conference champions.
The new-look Union will open the 2016 season with a tough matchup at FC Dallas on March 6, before traveling to Columbus to face the reigning Eastern Conference Champion Crew SC on March 12.
Fans will get their first look at the retooled Union at Talen Energy Stadium on March 20 when the team hosts the New England Revolution.
"From every level in our organization, we're eagerly anticipating the start of the 2016 season," sporting director Earnie Stewart said. "We now have a few dates circled on our calendar and we truly cannot wait for March 20 to arrive to welcome back the best fans in MLS for another season."
FC Dallas finished the 2015 season with 60 points, tied for the best record in the MLS, but lost in the Western Conference Championship.
The Union are 0-4-4 all-time against FC Dallas, including 0-3-1 at FC Dallas' home stadium. Kick-off is scheduled for 3 p.m.
The home opener on March 20 is at 5 p.m. The Revolution finished last season with a 14-8-12 record before losing to D.C. United in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs.
After a down year in 2015 that saw the team finish with the third-worst record in the MLS, the Union made a flurry of offseason moves, including hiring the well-respected Stewart as the new sporting director.
