FC Dallas faced their first foreign test of the preseason on Wednesday, falling 1-0 to Ecuadorian giants Barcelona SC. Let’s look at three takeaways from the scrimmage 1) Edwin Cerrillo outperforms Facundo Quignon Homegrown Edwin Cerrillo got the start for the scrimmage, though considering the make up of the starting lineup compared to the new eleven in the second half, …
Last Friday, FC Dallas president Dan Hunt, technical manager Andre Zanotta and head coach Nico Estevez held a press conference to open the 2023 season. This week, we’ll look at three big takeaways from the comments made at the press conference. 1) Last year doesn’t matter “Every single season is a new experience. Nothing that you did in the past …
FC Dallas wrapped up their 2022 preseason with a 2-1 victory over in-state rivals Houston Dynamo on Saturday. This week we’ll look at four takeaways from preseason as a whole as FCD gets set to start another season this weekend. 1) Improved defensive solidity Over the course of 5 preseason games against the US U20s, Orlando City SC, San Antonio …
FC Dallas’ preseason is officially underway with new coach Nico Estévez taking charge. This week, we’ll look at the (current) four big position battles as preseason gets underway. Goalkeeper: Jimmy Maurer vs Maarten Paes For yet another season, Jimmy Maurer will have to defend his starting position against an on loan foreign goalkeeper. This time, that on loan goalkeeper is …
On Wednesday, FC Dallas faced their first MLS team in preseason, taking on their new in-state rivals Austin FC. Dallas and Austin played to a 3-3 draw in 90 minutes before FCD came away winners in the penalty shootout. This week, we’ll look at three major takeaways from the match. Exciting new wingers The biggest change in the FC Dallas …
FC Dallas brought in many new players this winter offseason, which has lead to a ton of hype for many of the new additions. Starting on April 17th, we decided to start a three-part series covering the five new signings: Nicky Hernandez, Kalil ElMedkhar, Freddy Vargas, Jader Obrian, and Jose Martinez. This week, the article will cover Jader Obrian, Jose …
FC Dallas brought in many new players this winter offseason, which has lead to a ton of hype for many of the new additions. Starting on April 17th, we decided to start a three-part series covering the five new signings: Nicky Hernandez, Kalil ElMedkhar, Freddy Vargas, Jader Obrian, and Jose Martinez. This week, the article will cover Nicky Hernandez and …
As the 2021 MLS season season draws near, FC Dallas will begin their preseason preparations. Part of the preseason is determining who the regular game day starters and who will be left on the bench. This series will go position by position on the pitch and analyze the depth chart at each spot. As a note, this week’s column will …
As the 2021 MLS season draws near, FC Dallas will begin their preseason preparations. Part of the preseason is determining who the regular game day starters and who will be left on the bench. This series will go position by position on the pitch and analyze the depth chart at each spot. Goalkeeper 1) Jimmy Maurer 2) Phelipe Megiolaro 3) …
North Texas SC played their 3rd preseason match against Sporting Kansas City II, the Sporting KC reserve side that plays in the USL Championship. They came away with a 1-0 victory, their second victory against a USL Championship opponent. The Game Here’s today’s lineup to face @SportingKCII: Carlos AvilezEddie MunjomaNkosi BurgessAlisson dos Santos CorreaDerek WaldeckJuan Manuel AlvarezOscar RomeroThomas RobertsAnders EngebretsenDante …
