Preseason is in full swing for FC Dallas, with Dallas back in training and preparing to make their trip out to Portugal for the next stage of preseason. This week, let’s look at a few position battles that we should keep an eye on over the next few weeks. Centerback: Nkosi Tafari/Sebastien Ibeagha/Lalas Abubakar Dallas … The post Three FC Dallas preseason position battles to watch in 2025 appeared first on Dallas Sports Nation ..read more

FC Dallas news seemingly never stops this offseason. This week, we saw the official announcement of Jesus Ferreira’s trade to Seattle, confirmation that Paul Arriola will join him in the Northwest, and the all-but-confirmed sale of Alan Velasco to Boca Juniors. Let’s look at what on Earth FC Dallas are doing with this offseason. Are … The post Ferreira, Arriola AND Velasco Out? What is FC Dallas doing? appeared first on Dallas Sports Nation ..read more

FC Dallas wasted absolutely no time this offseason, having already made a number of moves before the New Year, with others rumored. This week, let’s recap and talk about the moves Dallas have made thus far. Alan Velasco Contract Extension Every transfer window there are multiple reports out of Argentina that Alan Velasco has agreed … The post Catching up on a whirlwind FC Dallas offseason (so far) appeared first on Dallas Sports Nation ..read more

FC Dallas’ schedule for the 2025 season officially released on Thursday. Let’s look at a handful of notable takeaways from the schedule. Starting off on the road…with the Texas Derby Dallas will start the season away from home for the first time since 2017 and, for the first time since 2010, Dallas and Houston will … The post Five thoughts on the 2025 schedule for FC Dallas appeared first on Dallas Sports Nation ..read more

After a quiet start to the offseason, things have taken a huge turn with rumors about FC Dallas trading both Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola to the Seattle Sounders this week. Let’s look at these rumors, how likely they are to happen, and what they mean for Dallas moving into 2025. On Tuesday evening, a … The post Ferreira AND Arriola to Seattle? Making Sense of Huge FC Dallas Trade Rumors appeared first on Dallas Sports Nation ..read more

Eric Quill was finally formally introduced as FC Dallas’ new head coach in a press conference on Thursday morning. Let’s look at a few takeaways from the press conference. 1) Emphasis on Mentality The mentality is not exactly a new word in these parts; just about every head coach or interim head coach uses that … The post Three Takeaways From Eric Quill’s Introductory Press Conference appeared first on Dallas Sports Nation ..read more

On Wednesday morning, FC Dallas officially announced that Eric Quill would be the 9th head coach in club history. Let’s look at what the hire means for FCD moving forward. How He Got Here After a successful youth career that reportedly included offers from Ajax in Amsterdam, Quill played a season at Clemson before signing … The post Early Reactions to FC Dallas’ New Head Coach, Eric Quill appeared first on Dallas Sports Nation ..read more

FC Dallas hit the next phase of the offseason earlier this week when they announced their roster decisions for the upcoming 2025 season. Let’s review those decisions and what they mean for the future. Options Declined Eugene Ansah, Liam Fraser, Omar Gonzalez, Malik Henry-Scott, Amet Korca, Isaiah Parker, Dante Sealy, Ema Twumasi No real surprises … The post Reviewing FC Dallas’ 2025 Roster Decisions appeared first on Dallas Sports Nation ..read more

Last week, we started the 2024 offseason by grading the defense. We continue our FC Dallas off-season series this week by moving up the pitch and grading the midfielders and forwards. Midfielders Asier Illarramendi // A- Just like last year, on talent and class alone, Illarra stands above the rest of the FCD roster. His … The post Grading the 2024 FC Dallas Season: Midfielders and Forwards appeared first on Dallas Sports Nation ..read more

FC Dallas’ 2024 season ended with a win at home over Sporting KC. Let’s start the offseason by looking back at the 2024 season and giving each player a grade for their performance. We’ll start with goalkeepers and defenders. Goalkeepers Maarten Paes // A- It was quite a year for Dallas’ starting goalkeeper. After a … The post Grading the 2024 FC Dallas Season: Goalkeepers and Defenders appeared first on Dallas Sports Nation ..read more