SportsDay Aug 28, 2019
FCD's Ricardo Pepi and Nico Carrera called into US U17 4 Nationas team
FC Dallas Homegrown striker Ricardo Pepi and FCD Academy center back Nicolas Carrera have been called into the US U17 23-player roster for the 4 Nations Tournament in Assen, Netherlands, from September 5th to the 9th. The USA will face Mexico, Netherlands and Denmark at the competition, which will serve as the team's final official international matches before the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. Jonathan Tomkinson formerly of Solar SC and currently with Norwich City was also named to the team. The 2019 U17s World Cup is scheduled to take place from October 26th to November 17th. The US...
SportsDay Aug 28, 2019
Bryan Acosta called into Honduran National Team for two friendlies
FC Dallas midfielder Bryan Acosta has been called into the latest Honduran National team. Acosta has made 39 appearances for Honduras National Team. Honduras is scheduled to play against Puerto Rico on September 5th and Chile on September 10th in Honduras in this window.
SportsDay Aug 28, 2019
Pomykal, Cannon, and Gonzalez called into US Men's National Team
The FC Dallas trio of Paxton Pomykal, Reggie Cannon, and Jesse Gonzalez has been named to the 26 man roster for the US Men's National Team for the upcoming matches against Mexico and Uruguay.These are the first of many call-ups expected from the FC Dallas organization over the next few weeks as the US U23s (the Olympic team), U20s, U17s, and U16s all have camps and games. Players like Brandon Servania (U23s), Bryan Reynolds (U20s), and Ricardo Pepi (U17s), as well as players from North Texas SC and the FCD Academy, could see US national team action among many others. Bryan Acosta will...
SportsDay Aug 28, 2019
Dynamo fans ejected from Toyota Stadium Sunday, clubs and fans respond
While the Houston Dynamo caused few problems for FC Dallas on the pitch on Sunday night, Toyota Stadium security had their hands full with several incidents that culminated in the mass removal of the visiting supporters' section with around 15 minutes of the game left to play.This was the scene as security staff, as well as Frisco PD officers, requested that Dynamo fans retreat to their chartered buses which were parked a short distance from the east gate, close to the section. This is highly unusual, typically away fans are held in the stadium to allow home fans to disperse.There have been...
SportsDay Aug 27, 2019
FC Dallas releases statement after asking Houston Dynamo fans to leave Toyota Stadium
FCD released a statement after visiting Houston Dynamo supporters were asked to leave the stadium prior to the conclusion of Sunday's match.A video posted on social media showed Dynamo fans being asked to leave by security staff, while a man not in uniform told the traveling supporters they would go to jail if they didn't comply. Another showed a fan in that section throw an object out of the section toward a group of fans outside the supporter section."During the FC Dallas/Houston Dynamo match on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Toyota Stadium there were a number of incidents involving fans of...
SportsDay Aug 27, 2019
FC Dallas notebook: Reto Ziegler spearheads a new team quirk; club has a chance to continue its playoff push
Reto Ziegler fired his penalty kick into the net for FC Dallas' first goal Sunday and a new song echoed around Toyota Stadium. Rather than the typical post-goal song, it was a track from French rapper MHD. Later, forward Zdenek Ondrasek got on the scoresheet prompting Europop to play from the speakers. Ultimately, fans got to hear a number of different goal songs in FCD's 5-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo.It's a new quirk for FCD, with Ziegler spearheading an effort for each player to pick their own song to play after scoring a goal - not unlike a baseball player's walk-up song."Yeah, it...
SportsDay Aug 27, 2019
Former SMU & USMNT midfielder Colin Clark passes away aged 35
Former SMU midfielder Colin Clark has passed away aged 35 after suffering a heart attack on Monday. Clark played under Schellas Hyndman from 2002-04, a team mate of former FC Dallas players Ramon Nunez and Ugo Ihemelu. He scored nine goals for the Mustangs, and appeared in the round of 16 at the 2004 NCAA Div.1 Tournament.Clark played in Major League Soccer for nine seasons, making 147 appearances in all competitions as he recorded 15 goals and 15 assists with the Colorado Rapids, LA Galaxy, and Houston Dynamo. He also appeared in the 2011 MLS Cup as his Dynamo side fell 1-0 to the Galaxy....
SportsDay Aug 26, 2019
The Breakdown: Houston Dynamo at FC Dallas
Any time a team blows out its biggest rival in a derby game it's going to be fun for both players and fans. That was certainly the case on Sunday when FC Dallas scored the most goals they ever have in one game against Houston Dynamo winning 5-1.Let's break it down.Lineups and TacticsFC Dallas in the 4-3-3 with a couple of small tactical shift. First, Brandon Servania started for Paxton Pomykal along with a shift to a traditional 6-8-10 midfield set up rather than the 6-8-8 of recent games. Second, Zdenek Ondrasek got the start at the 9 allowing Dom Badji to move to the left wing.Pomykal came...
SportsDay Aug 25, 2019
In a must-win game, FC Dallas came up with a crucial 3 points against Houston to put them back in the playoff picture
FRISCO -- It was a must-win game, and FC Dallas won it emphatically, topping the rival Houston Dynamo 5-1 on Sunday night to earn three points and stay in the playoff hunt.With 10 minutes still to play, many of the traveling Dynamo supporters made their way toward the exit with the home crowd launching a "bye-bye, Houston," chant.The fans remaining in the section were able to cheer a late consolation goal from Memo Rodriguez, but even that did little to spoil the celebratory mood in Toyota Stadium.The victory pushes FCD to the seventh and final playoff spot in the Western Conference with six...
SportsDay Aug 24, 2019
FC Dallas roster rankings: Week 25
We're back for a little pre-Texas Derby roster ranking. We think we've settled on the cycle of every second or third week to let some more happen within the team. We've seen the Garden Snake emerge into something closer resembling a predator, albeit one that can't complete a pass. We've seen Edwin Gyasi debut then decide he's too tired to play after 30 minutes. We've also seen the return of Eric Alexander, but we've opted to leave him off the rankings this week because we 1) forgot he re-signed, and 2) seems like he's here purely as a practice player right now so it may be unfair until he's...
SportsDay Aug 24, 2019
Ahead of 'must-win' game, FC Dallas has extra motivation to keep Houston from interfering with their playoff hopes
FRISCO -- Luchi Gonzalez is a nice guy. The first-year coach of FC Dallas can get forceful with a message when he needs to, but he's not one to give a paint-peeling rant after a match or go after a referee if he feels like a call didn't go his way.The guy was a math teacher, for goodness sake. So when he says he has some animosity toward FCD's rival, the Houston Dynamo, you have to take note. "I have a teaching background so the word hate is not one that I like to use, but we're certainly going to build an energy to make sure that Houston's not in our way in terms of our plans to get into...
SportsDay Aug 22, 2019
3rd Degree the Podcast Episode #34 - special guest Mark Followill
3rd Degree the Podcast Episode #34 is now available featuring a special guest, FC Dallas play by play man Mark Followill.With Dan Crooke out, again, working on what better be the most kick-but tifo of all time - the great Mark Followill joins in and talks his soccer gospel. The run-in for the playoffs is here and lots of opinions on how/if the "good-guys" can grab a spot in the party. Youtube version coming soon...
SportsDay Aug 21, 2019
With debut goal behind him, Zdenek Ondrasek is ready to play a part in FC Dallas' playoff push
FRISCO â” Look at Zdenek Ondrasek with his buzz cut and both arms covered with tattoos and you may see a guy who looks every bit the person you'd expect to be from a town whose Wikipedia entry says "became an industrial center known for its motorbikes and hand guns." He even has a tough nickname "The Cobra" to boot. Then he smiles and cracks a joke. And he keeps smiling. And keeps joking. And keeps smiling. And keeps joking. FC Dallas coach Luchi Gonzalez says even as the intimidating-looking forward struggled for minutes this year, he's kept the team's goals in mind and "done it with...
SportsDay Aug 21, 2019
FC Dallas news, notes, and practice observations - August 21 - Intensity carries over
FC Dallas used a positive mentality, some aggressiveness, and some good old fashioned fight to climb back from a 3-0 deficit to tie on the road last weekend and that mentality has carried over to this week. This is an intense session and Coach Luchi Gonzalez intentionally pushes the pace even higher as he challenges players.Today is about overloading zones. Getting the extra player into various areas of the field. Most of the drills include extra attackers, fast transitions - forward, backward, side to side - and an aggressive mindset.Quite frankly, it's a blast to watch. One of the better...
