We’re hearing some substantial player announcements this week out of FC Dallas. First off, FC Dallas acquired U.S. Men’s National Team winger Paul Arriola from D.C. United. This has a great energy behind it. Arriola has represented the U.S. National Team at various levels throughout his career, including 42 USMNT Read more…
The 2022 MLS SuperDraft presented by Adidas took place on January 11, 2022. So, let’s take a quick look at who FC Dallas picked up. FIRST ROUND:Isaiah Parker (3rd overall, Saint Louis University)Lucas Bartlett (6th overall, St. John’s University) Katlego “Tsiki” Ntsabeleng (28th overall, Oregon State University) THIRD ROUND:Alec Smir (62nd overall, University of North Carolina)Chase Read more…
This one hurts a little. It’s no surprise that our young phenom is leaving FC Dallas for International play. We thought he’d be gone the second the season ended really. Then the team said he’s staying. Then, he’s not. Ahhhh, the roller coaster that is sports player movement. If you Read more…
Originally posted on Visit Frisco’s blog, iHeartFrisco.com. Y’all I’m not kidding when I say we have a ton of sports here in my town. Frisco is nicknamed Sports City USA for a reason. And it’s not ONLY all our pro teams that play or live here (Cowboys, Stars, Legends, FC Read more…
Major League Soccer announced the list of players available for selection in the 2021 Expansion Draft, where expansion side Charlotte FC will have the opportunity of selecting up to five players from the eligible list. They’ll make their selections on Tuesday, Dec. 14 at 6PM CT. The list includes 258 available players. Read more…
Episode #133: Buzz Carrick, the man behind Texas Pro Soccer blog, 3rd Degree, joins us to talk through this past FC Dallas season. We review Buzz’s “3 Things” and look at the good and bad of the development system in Frisco, plus look at some of the expected comings and Read more…
FC Dallas forward Ricardo Pepi was just named the 2021 MLS Young Player of the Year after the 18-year-old burst onto the scene with breakout campaigns for both club and country. A product of the prolific FC Dallas Academy, Pepi led FC Dallas with 13 goals and three assists this Read more…
Episode #131: Micah Kelley plays soccer for Wakeland High School & FCD U19 ECNL boys. He talks with us in this episode about traveling to Spain with his club team, celebrating the highs of winning state with his school team, and the lows of losing his father during his run Read more…
The road to hosting portions of the 2026 World Cup goes through Dallas, Texas. We, and when I say ‘we’ I mean the fabulous force that is the hosting committee for Dallas. It’s not actually me at all, but I am supporting them and ready to volunteer and help anyway Read more…
Episode #127: Nkosi Tafari has layers to peel. Besides his unique style and look, this New Yorker is embracing life in Texas and soaking in the international culture from his teammates. In this episode, we talk with Tafari about his place on the FC Dallas first team. We also learn Read more…