SportsDay 5 hours ago
Already a playoff lock, FC Dallas isn't taking it easy: 'We have ... the possibility in our hands to control our destiny'
FRISCO -- With two matches left in the MLS regular season, the math can get a little complicated as teams try to figure out what they need to happen to get their preferred playoff seed - or get into the postseason at all. FC Dallas knows it will be playing on and now has its sights set on finishing atop the Western Conference. With a one point lead atop the table, FCD isn't doing any calculations ahead of Sunday's showdown with second-place Sporting Kansas City. "I think it's quite simple. It's the final of the conference, so we're going to approach it like that," center back Reto Ziegler...
SportsDay 22 hours ago
Part of the National Soccer Hall of Fame's first class inducted in Frisco, Don Garber is still growing MLS into a world player
FRISCO -- Don Garber would like you to know that he's still working. The Major League Soccer commissioner is set to be enshrined in the National Soccer Hall of Fame on Saturday, part of the first class to be inducted at the new facility that forms the north side of Toyota Stadium.FC Dallas chairman and CEO Clark Hunt, who will present Garber at Saturday's ceremony, said he's confident more is coming from Garber, who has taken the league from the brink of bankruptcy to a thriving enterprise seen as a growing player in world soccer. Even so, he said, the way Garber, Hunt's late father, Lamar,...
SportsDay Oct 18, 2018
3rd Degree the Podcast launches
We here at 3rd Degree have a little treat for everyone, we're giving a podcast a go. So here's the first one. We're going to try and run one a week through the MLS playoffs and see where it goes from there.The podcast will cover everything FC Dallas and delve into related topics such as North Texas soccer, local pro teams, the Developmental Academy, MLS, and US Soccer if we feel they are appropriate. This first podcast comes during the week after the FC Dallas loss to DC United and prior to the game against Sporting KC. It was recorded on the evening of Wednesday, October 18, 2018.Enjoy.This...
SportsDay Oct 17, 2018
Outside The Box: Week 33 in the world of Soccer
They grow up so fast! Reggie Cannon, who had just one MLS minute to his name prior to this year, made his US Men's National Team debut last night. If you want to read a little more about his year, I covered it for MLSsoccer.com and let his own words do the talking right here at Third Degree.Lightning Strikes TwiceThe fastest man on earth, Usain Bolt, had a make or break moment as he stepped on to the field for the only time with the Central Coast Mariners' first team in a friendly as his trial period expired with the Aussie team. The eight-time Olympic gold medalist moved from his usual right...
SportsDay Oct 16, 2018
Sneak Peek: Pictures from the National Soccer Hall of Fame media day
Tuesday was a chance for local media to get a sneak peek at the new National Soccer Hall of Fame at Toyota Stadium. I wrote about the new facility and what you can expect from it for MLS and I'm sharing a bunch of the pics I took here.
SportsDay Oct 16, 2018
FC Dallas notebook: How coach Oscar Pareja is trying to solve his team's scoring troubles
FC Dallas took 19 shots to D.C. United's 14, put six on target to DCU's three but scored zero goals to DCU's one on Saturday, dropping a result despite creating more chances than the home side.That's how soccer goes, of course, but the team is spending this week working on finishing to make sure the same thing doesn't happen against conference rival Sporting Kansas City on Sunday."I think that there's a bit of worry. We know that goals are what win the games and if those of us up front, the forwards, aren't scoring, who is going to?" said Michael Barrios, who played as a lone forward at the...
SportsDay Oct 13, 2018
Russell Canouse's goal lifts DC United over FC Dallas and into playoff position
WASHINGTON -- Russell Canouse scored in the 86th minute and D.C. United moved into playoff position with a 1-0 victory over Western Conference-leading FC Dallas on Saturday.Canouse's initial shot following Wayne Rooney's free kick hit off crossbar, and the rebound fell to Steve Birnbaum, who kicked it into the defense. The ball popped up for Canouse to head home.FC Dallas (16-7-9) had its five-game unbeaten streak snapped but stayed one point ahead of Los Angeles FC in the West. Both teams have two matches left in the regular season, having already clinched postseason spots.United (12-11-8)...
SportsDay Oct 12, 2018
Michael Barrios has been a constant for a FC Dallas roster in flux this season
Through twists and turns, new arrivals and trades, injuries and international absences, FC Dallas has had a constant this season: Michael Barrios.The winger is on pace to play in every match this season, which would remarkably match the 34 games he played in last season as well. The year before he played in 32, missing only a pair of matches. Only Chris Wondolowski, whose San Jose Earthquakes have played one more game than FCD at this stage of the season, has a longer active streak in MLS than Barrios' 83 straight appearances."I think it's a reflection of the work I put in all week, the time...
SportsDay Oct 12, 2018
FC Dallas Roster Ranking: October 12, 2018
Playoffs secured and a chance at a third 60-point season in four years. It's been a good week for FC Dallas, as the team had a few international call-ups and some USL honors too. Unfortunately, we did see Cristian Colman sustain a season-ending ACL injury last Tuesday, which means he's off the list for the remainder of the year. Let's get down to it.Starting XI1 - Reggie Cannon (+3) He may not call himself a member of the USMNT just yet, but we will. Add to that 7th in MLS' 22 Under 22, what should have been a penalty in the first minute of last week's game, then earning the free kick that...
SportsDay Oct 11, 2018
Let's talk about the FCDTV Network
One of the best off the field developments this season has been the creation of the FCDTV Network. The FCDTV Network consists of seven over-the-air TV stations, so far, that are carrying FC Dallas games in DFW, Amarillo, Bryan-College Station, Lubbock, Tyler, Waco and Wichita Falls.One of the problems with any cable TV deal is cable penetration. Not everyone has cable TV or satellite. Dallas has one of the lower cable TV penetration rates in the nation (AKA a high "broadcast only" market) and those numbers are often dropping due to cord cutting or "alternative delivery systems" (ADS) where...
SportsDay Oct 10, 2018
FC Dallas Practice Observations October 10
Now this is more like it! 9 am and it's about 57 degrees out with temps up to about 65 by the end. What a gorgeous day for some FC Dallas training. Unfortunately, I forgot my hat, so sunburn for me. Yeah!News and NotesReggie Cannon is with the US Men's Team.Brandon Servania and Thomas Roberts are at Bayern Munich.Kris Reaves is still missing with his injury, guess he wasn't as close to returning as Pareja had indicated.Maynor Figueroa is with Honduras.Carlos Gruezo is with Ecuador.Assistant coach Josema Bazan is missing today. Pareja says he's on a combined scouting & coaching education trip....
SportsDay Oct 10, 2018
Outside The Box: Week 32 in the world of Soccer
It was a good week for FC Dallas as the Huntsmen kept up its pursuit of a first round bye in the playoffs. After Santiago Mosquera scored the opening goal, he and Maxi Urruti held up a Cristian Colman jersey after the striker suffered a season-ending ACL injury in practice last week.Double TroubleSpeaking of grabbing spare jerseys, Carlisle United fans saw double this weekend as both Tom Parkes and Gary Liddle emerged from the tunnel in Parkes' shirts. What's Wrong?Something isn't right with this picture...If you didn't catch it, Bury's Danny Mayor celebrated Nicky Maynard's 95th minute...
SportsDay Oct 10, 2018
FCD's Adonijah Reid named to USL 20 under 20
Just like his teammates Brandon Servania and Jesus Ferreira, FC Dallas' on-loan striker Adonijah Reid has been named to the USL 20 under 20 list coming in at #8 Reid has been on loan with Ottawa Fury of the USL all of this season and last. In 2018 so far, Reid has featured in 28 matches, contributing over 1,765 minutes for Ottawa. He scored a hat-trick for the Fury against New York Red Bulls II back in June that earned him a USL Player of the Week nod. "We are proud to see Adonijah make good progress as a young professional by achieving this recognition," offered Fury FC General Manager...
SportsDay Oct 10, 2018
FC Dallas' Servania and Ferreira earn USL 20 Under 20 recognition
FC Dallas Homegrowns Brandon Servania and Jesus Ferreira have been named to USL's 20 Under 20 list. The duo have spent part of 2018 on loan with the Tulsa Roughnecks.Ferreira came in at number 13 on the list. He has recorded 964 minutes from 14 appearances, split between striker and the right wing. Despite only playing a third of The Roughnecks' available minutes, Ferreira ranks second in goals for Tulsa with six and joint third in assists with two. His hat-trick against Sounders 2 saw the 17-year-old named USL Player of the Week for week 26. Servania was named number 14, having played 1,213...
SportsDay Oct 9, 2018
FC Dallas' Oscar Pareja wants better coordination between FIFA and MLS schedules
While most leagues around the world aren't in action this weekend because of a FIFA international window, when national teams can call up players for matches and clubs must release the players, MLS is continuing on.It's been standard practice for the league as it looks to balance its non-traditional schedule and commercial concerns with the demands of international play. FC Dallas coach Oscar Pareja hasn't seen his team hit as hard by international call-ups this season but said in a perfect world he wouldn't have to cope with the challenges created by playing games during FIFA...
