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Kit Talk: History of red/blue hoops
After a discussion between 3rd Degree’s Buzz Carrick and Mike Miller resulted in a rather stunning blue and red hooped version of adidas’ 2014 Condivo template, a number of people spoke about FC...
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Alejandro Zendejas and Reggie Cannon called into latest US U-17 Team
Reggie Cannon (courtesy FCD Communications)According to both US Soccer and FC Dallas, FCD’s homegrown signing Alejandro Zendejas has been called into the latest US U17 team for the 22nd International...
View ArticleBlas Pérez fined for embellishment versus LA Galaxy
The MLS Disciplinary Committee has fined Blas Pérez an undisclosed amount for embellishment in the 60th minute of the Dallas match against the LA Galaxy on August 15, 2015. Here is the league’s video...
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Youthful errors popping up again; FC Dallas has paid for mental mistakes on...
FRISCO — A trend from earlier this season appears to have returned for FC Dallas, and it’s not a good thing. In FCD’s last two losses, 2-0 at Chicago on Aug. 2 and 2-1 to the reigning MLS Cup champion...
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US women's national team dominates Costa Rica again in downpour
Aug 19, 2015; Chattanooga, TN, USA; United States of America players celebrate with midfielder Carli Lloyd (10) after she scored a goal during the first half against Costa Rica at Finley Stadium....
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Dallas ‘Til I Really Cry
“What is a club in any case? Not the buildings or the directors or the people who are paid to represent it. It’s not the television contracts, get-out clauses, marketing departments or executive...
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Again, Mauro missing for important FC Dallas game
Our Stephen Hunt reported some not surprising, but nonetheless, disappointing news via Twitter last night: Meaning, for the 2nd straight game facing a key Western Conference opponent – this time...
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FC Dallas Special Olympics Unified team is a win for everyone
FC Dallas’ teams have put on a showcase for fans this season. Whether it’s the first team briefly topping the Supporters Shield standings, the U17s winning the Dr. Pepper Dallas Cup, the U16 and U15...
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Riding high no more, two losses have dropped FCD from atop MLS to fifth in...
Jul 18, 2015; Dallas, TX, USA; FC Dallas midfielder Fabian Castillo (11) dribbles the ball against D.C. United in the first half at Toyota Stadium. FC Dallas won 2-1. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA...
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FC Dallas' fade continues with 1-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps
FC Dallas’ Fabian Castillo (left) reaches to keep the ball in bounds in front of Vancouver’s Kekuta Manneh during the first half. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) VANCOUVER, British Columbia —...
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FC Dallas is streaking again
Dallas is back into the losing type of streak, which comes after a winning streak, and that was preceded by other winning and losing streaks. If you haven’t picked up on a theme… There is no question...
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MLS 3.0 and the Hunt’s designated player problem
Lately there has been a lot of talk about MLS 3.0, quite rightly given the new “targeted allocation money” and the arrival of Giovani dos Santos at LA Galaxy. This rule, in effect, gives each team...
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FC Dallas likely to have new goal leader for 2015
FC Dallas forward Fabian Castillo (11) and midfielder Victor Ulloa celebrates after Castillo’s goal won the game fro FCD 2-1 during the second half of their game Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Toyota...
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FC Dallas-Real Salt Lake fast facts: Coach Oscar Pareja has decision to make...
REAL SALT LAKE AT FC DALLAS 8:00 p.m. Saturday; TWC Sports; KFLC-AM 1270 (Spanish); KWRD-FM 100.7 About Real Salt Lake RSL (8-10-8, 32 points) shut out Seattle 2-0 at Rio Tinto Stadium last Saturday,...
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FC Dallas has one last chance to avoid disastrous August
FRISCO – A winless August is not an option for FC Dallas. But if FCD (11-8-5, 38 points), losers of three straight, comes away with anything less than three points on Saturday night at Toyota Stadium...
View ArticleWhy Does FC Dallas Take So Long to Debut New Players?
Last Thursday, Chelsea announced their deal to acquire Pedro from Barcelona. On Sunday he scored a goal and assisted on another in Chelsea’s 3-2 win over West Bromwich Albion. Talk about bang for...
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Photos: FC Dallas shuts out Real Salt Lake 2-0
To see photos from FC Dallas’ 2-0 victory over Real Salt Lake, click here.
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FC Dallas halts losing skid with 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake
FC Dallas forward Tesho Akindele (13) battles Real Salt Lake defender Jamison Olave (4) during the first half of the game Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Texas. (Rose Baca/The...
View ArticlePareja gives FC Dallas lineup another shakeup
By STEPHEN HUNT / Special Contributor FRISCO —When your team is mired in a three-game losing streak like Oscar Pareja’s was entering Saturday, you’re bound to make a change or two to the lineup....
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FC Dallas' final showdown with West contender LA Galaxy moved to national TV...
Los Angeles Galaxy forward Robbie Keane (7) and FC Dallas defender Matt Hedges (24) wait to enter the pitch before the match at Toyota Stadium on Aug. 15, 2015. (Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) From FC...
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FC Dallas - Kissing the badge, or flipping it off
Saturday night Fabian Castillo kissed the badge and warmed hearts just as another Dallas player had done sixteen years, four months and five days prior. It was April 24, 1999. Four minutes into a...
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Call-up to Colombian national team surprises FC Dallas midfielder Castillo
FC Dallas’ Fabian Castillo (center). By STEPHEN HUNT / Special Contributor FRISCO — After FC Dallas beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 on Saturday night at Toyota Stadium, there was a nice exchange in the FCD...
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Report: Frisco the clear front runner for National Soccer Hall of Fame site
The soccer scene in Dallas continues to grow. Frisco, home to FC Dallas, is the clear front-runner to become the site of the National Soccer Hall of Fame, according to the Washington Post. Analysis:...
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Is FC Dallas missing puzzle piece also its worst kept secret?
What feels like the worst kept secret in North Texas soccer circles was finally brought out into the light yesterday with Steven Goff’s Washington Post report the USSF National Soccer Hall of Fame was...
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U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame – With Hunt Sports Group, There’s Often a Catch
The U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame could really be headed to Frisco, possibly even adjacent to Toyota Stadium on former tailgating grounds. Awesome news, right? Well, maybe. It depends. When rumors surfaced...
View ArticleCoy Craft’s learning curve now considerably shorter
Eventful, interesting, far from boring. These words all describe Coy Craft’s first year with the FC Dallas first team. The 18-year-old striker was signed to a professional contract out of the FCD...
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Time on bench in 2014 valuable for FC Dallas goalkeeper Gonzalez
FC Dallas goalkeeper Jesse Gonzalez (Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports) By STEPHEN HUNT / Special Contributor Jesse Gonzalez is kind of a big deal. But long before the 20-year-old goalkeeper made his MLS...
View ArticleArgentina calls on North Texan for help; defender Funes Mori returns to...
By SILVANA PAGLIUCA / Al-Dia As soon as the dazzling Everton defender Ramiro Funes Mori learned he was one of the players called by the Argentinean national team to face Mexico in Arlington, he knew...
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FC Dallas moves into third place in Western Conference with 3-0 win vs. Columbus
Sep 6, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; FC Dallas congratulates midfielder Atiba Harris (14) after his goal against Columbus Crew SC at MAPFRE Stadium. FC Dallas won the game 3-0. Mandatory Credit: Greg...
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Lionel Messi on the roster for Argentina-Mexico Tuesday at AT&T Stadium
HOUSTON, TX – SEPTEMBER 04: Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina walks across the field during their International friendly match against Bolivia at BBVA Compass Stadium on September 4, 2015 in Houston,...
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Lionel Messi brings buzz to friendly at AT&T Stadium, but Mexico wants to see...
By MIKE HEIKA Staff Writer ARLINGTON — While many fans at AT&T Stadium on Tuesday will be hoping for an outburst of highlights from Argentine hero Lionel Messi, the Mexican mational team would be...
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FC Dallas is going about this differently
That sound you heard around 8pm Sunday night was the collective “patting of backs” from the inner confines of the Hunt Sport Group offices. It was well deserved self-congratulations as FC Dallas...
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Neymar scores twice in second half as Brazil routs United States in friendly,...
Sep 8, 2015; Foxborough, Mass, USA; Fans cheer after Brazil forward Neymar Jr. (10) scored his second goal of the game during the second half of Brazil’s 4-1 win over the United States at Gillette...
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Lionel Messi delivers heartbreak for Mexico, ties game for Argentina in 89th...
Lionel Messi’s goal in the 89th minute gave Argentina a tie in its friendly vs. Mexico Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. (Andy Jacobsohn/Staff Photographer) By Mike Heika ARLINGTON — They...
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US National Team World Cup Qualifying Schedule
US Soccer posted these images with the upcoming US Men’s National Team World Cup Qualifying. I thought I would share them with all of you. US Soccer Home Qualifying US Soccer Away Qualfying
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Match Photos: Argentina vs Mexico from AT&T Stadium
Since Lionel Messi coming to the MetroPlex is such a big deal we sent both our photogs to the game. Enjoy. Matt Visinsky’s pics. Craig Marcho’s pcis.
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FC Dallas midfielder Danny Garcia a man on the move in 2015
By STEPHEN HUNT / FC Dallas midfielder Danny Garcia during practice, on Thursday, Aug. 07, 2014 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco. Ben Torres/Special Contributor Special Contributor FRISCO — Danny Garcia...
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It’s Not Time to Dump Jurgen Klinsmann
The 4-1 U.S. loss to Brazil Tuesday night was decidedly bad, except for Danny Williams’ late net-scorcher. But the loss stings more than your average friendly because it reminds us of what is wrong...
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Will FCD’s Affiliation with AZ United SC Be a One-and-Done?
When FC Dallas announced earlier this year it had linked up with USL side Arizona United SC for 2015, the agreement was touted as being mutually beneficial for both parties. FCD would now have...
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FC Dallas should be plenty familiar with New York City FC
New York City FC at FC Dallas 7:30 p.m. today. TV: TWCS. Radio: KWRD-FM (100.7), KFLC-AM (1270 in Spanish). About New York City FC NYCFC (7-13-7, 28 points) is ninth in the Eastern Conference...
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FC Dallas opponents have learned the hard way that speed kills
FRISCO — Speed kills, especially on the counterattack, as many of FC Dallas’ opponents have learned firsthand in 2015. Dallas is especially potent on the flanks. That combination currently consists of...
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In his first start since June, FC Dallas' Michel delivers assist, memorable...
Richard Shilhanek of Garland holds up a hand written sign calling out the goal keeper after FC Dallas scored their second goal of the first half against New York City FC. (Stewart F. House/Special...
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After 50 consecutive starts, FC Dallas' Ulloa out with hyperextended knee
FC Dallas midfielder Victor Ulloa (8) reacts to receiving a yellow card during the second half of their game against the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday, August 15, 2015 at Toyota Stadium in Frisco,...
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The soccer blog has moved! Here is the link to the SportsDay beta website
FC Dallas fans cheer during the Portland Timbers game in the second half at Toyota Stadium in Frisco, Saturday, March 29, 2014. FC Dallas won 2-1. (Tom Fox/The Dallas Morning News) SportsDayDFW.com —...
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KC hasn’t been kind to FC Dallas; Dallas tries to learn from two four-goal...
Mauro Diaz (Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports) By STEVE HUNT / Special Contributor FRISCO — FC Dallas’ two trips to Sporting Park to face Sporting Kansas City earlier this season looked eerily similar,...
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Keane presents elusive challenge for FC Dallas
By Stephen Hunt-Special Contributor Since coming to Major League Soccer in August 2011, Robbie Keane has been a thorn in the side of a lot of teams. Keane, 35, has 68 goals and 42 assists in 104...
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Former FC Dallas starter Moises Hernandez has barely played since May; coach...
Vancouver Whitecaps’ Gershon Koffie, left, of Ghana, and FC Dallas’ Moises Hernandez vie for the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Vancouver, Brisih Columbia, on Sunday July 27,...
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Despite recent success, FC Dallas isn't taking Dynamo lightly
FC Dallas forward David Texeira (9) tumbles over Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric (1) as the goalkeeper stole the ball from him during the second half of their FC Dallas-Houston Dynamo MLS game...
View ArticleDallas Sidekicks Sold, Tatu Lawsuit Settled
A very turbulent off-season for the Dallas Sidekicks came to an end on Thursday as Ronnie Davis sold a majority of the club to Sidekicks Sports Management, LLC, an investment group made up of what a...
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The SoccerBlog has moved!
Along with the rest of SportsDay, this soccer blog is moving over to a fantastic new platform. While the entire sports section will do this over the course of the coming weeks and months, we’ve...
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