February 2, 2012 HOT CORNER
Hoops edge Playa Del Carmen on stoppage-time set piece
CANCUN, Mexico – FC Dallas defeated Playa Del Carmen 1-0 today on a stoppage-time goal scored by rookie center back Matt Hedges.
February 1, 2012 COLLEGE COMMITMENTS
Five FCD Academy players sign LOIs
FRISCO, Texas – Five FC Dallas Academy players signed letters of intent to play collegiate soccer on National Signing Day Wednesday.
January 28, 2012 STRETCHING THEIR LEGS
FCD wins first scrimmage 5-1
FRISCO, Texas – In its first preseason scrimmage of the season, FC Dallas defeated Houston Baptist 5-1 today on the adidas Field at FC Dallas Stadium. Forward Scott Sealy had two goals and an assist for Dallas while Houston Baptist’s Kyle Herbison scored the lone goal for the Huskies in the 74th minute.
January 20, 2012 FCD SIGNS CARLOS RODRIGUEZ
21-year-old Panamanian defender in fold
FRISCO, TX – There had been a few rumors that FC Dallas Head Coach Schellas Hyndman has been after defender Carlos Rodriguez of FC Tauro after his strong showing against the FCD in two CONCACAF Champions’ League group games last season. They are rumors no more as the team announced the inking of the 21-year-old Panamanian today.
January 17, 2012 FCD PICKS 3 IN SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT
Lee 1st Dallas pick; SMU's Ivo to TFC
FRISCO, TX—FC Dallas drafted three players in the MLS Supplemental Draft Tuesday, including SMU’s Ian Kalis, which FCD got with the 68th selection. Dallas’ first selection, with the 11th pick, was defender Alex Lee, from Maryland. Dallas next picked 49th and selected speedster Walter Hines of St. John’s, followed by Kalis. Another SMU senior, Arthur Ivo, was nabbed by Toronto FC, picking 41st.
January 12, 2012 DALLAS GOES SAFE, SOLID
Draft defender Matt Hedges with lone pick
FC Dallas took a solid, safe and very necessary defensive choice in UNC defender Matt Hedges with the 11th pick of the MLS SuperDraft today in Kansas City. The 6-4 Tar Heel should see some serious minutes this coming season.
January 12, 2011 DALLAS GETS ONE DRAFT PICK
More needed as Jackson possibly leaving
FC Dallas has just one chance in today’s MLS SuperDraft, so head coach Schellas Hyndman and company better make it count when it rolls around with the 11th pick. The pressure is rising with the potential loss of regulars like George John and Jackson.
January 05, 2012 PAREJA SUCCESSOR
Ferruzzi to be FCD Reserves' head coach
FRISCO, TX – FC Dallas wasted little time in naming Marco Ferruzi as the head coach of the FC Dallas Reserves, coming just on the heels, earlier today, of the official announcement of the departure of Oscar Pareja, whom he is replacing. Pareja is the new head coach of the Colorado Rapids.
January 05, 2011 ROCKY MOUNTAIN BOUND
Rapids hire FCD's Pareja as head coach
Rumors became reality Thursday when the Denver Rapids formally announced the hiring of Oscar Pareja as the team's next coach. Pareja, of course, is the long-time assistant coach of FC Dallas, as well as Director of Player Development and Head of the FC Dallas Academy system and reserve teams.
January 05,2012 FCD ANNOUNCES 2012 SCHEDULE
Dallas hosts five games 1st two months
FRISCO, TX---Mark up your calendars FC Dallas fans. The MLS and the club have released the 2012 schedule. It begins with the already-released season opener Sunday, March 11, 2 p.m. against the visiting New York Red Bulls. That will be a national telecast on NBC sports. Dallas also treats the locals to a home slot six days later in the second game of the season, vs. the Portland Timbers, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at FC Dallas Stadium.
January 03, 2012 FCD SIGNS STRIKER, DEFENDER
Blas Perez looks to ignite offense
FRISCO, TX – FC Dallas answered some questions today hanging in the wind after the trade of former attacker Marvin Chavez. The club announced the signing of Panamanian striker Blas Perez and Colombian defender Herman Pertuz. Only time will tell if the signings will ignite the goal scoring the team needed desperately last season.
December 31, 2011 PIZZA HUT DAMAGE
How critical is loss of stadium sponsorship?
By now, the news that Pizza Hut Park backed out of its sponsorship deal with FC Dallas has worn out its shock value. It was seen as a pure money deal as Pizza Hut reportedly has gone in a different direction in its sports marketing philosophy in its venue partnerships.
December 21, 2011 PIZZA HUT OUT
Company drops stadium sponsorship
Pizza Hut has backed out of its agreed stadium and field complex sponsorship deal with FC Dallas that brought in a reported $1.25 million per year.
December 16, 2011 MARVIN CHAVEZ TRADED
'Son of Wind' has blown out of Frisco
FRISCO, TX – FC Dallas midfielder Marvin Chavez has never lacked for speed, coming here late in 2009 from Honduran first division squad CD Marathon with the moniker, “Son of the Wind.” The speedy flanker has blown out of his time with FCD, heading to the San Jose Earthquakes today in a trade for major allocation money.
December 13, 2011 FCD ACADEMY U18 UNDEFEATED
Garcia player of week in Showcase
Once again, the FC Dallas U-18 and U-16 Academy teams’ strength was on display, this time in Sarasota, FL to participate in the 2011 Developmental Academy Winter Showcase last weekend.
