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Archive for the ‘FC Dallas’ Category

Hoops’ backline resilient through injury, illness

Before the start of the 2008 MLS season, one of the big questions surrounding FC Dallas was their backline. Half of the starting back four had departed last season from a unit that allowed 44 goals last year. But with just three games left in the regular season, FCD has only allowed 34 goals, which is the fifth-fewest in the league.

FCD, TFC look to climb into playoff spot

A pair of teams still in the chase for a spot in the MLS Cup Playoffs - yet both on the outside looking in - meet at Pizza Hut Park when FC Dallas takes on Toronto FC.

Confident Wagner picks up play in new system

For every member of the FC Dallas roster, the hiring of Schellas Hyndman as head coach in mid-June meant that they would have to adjust to a new boss as well as a new formation. Hyndman quickly scrapped the 3-5-2 that was the norm under former coach Steve Morrow and installed a 4-4-2 system. The adjustment went quicker for some players than others.

Cooper nearing FCD scoring mark

Last Thursday, Kenny Cooper converted a penalty kick in the 89th minute that allowed FC Dallas to finish in a 1-1 tie with San Jose and remain in the Western Conference playoff picture.

Cohen, Moffat to be inducted to Walk of Fame

Neil Cohen and Bobby Moffat, two former Dallas Tornado players, are this year's inductees to the Texans Credit Union Walk of Fame at Pizza Hut Park.

Hoops come away content with draw

Admittedly, FC Dallas wanted to take three points from San Jose on Thursday. But the Hoops will be happy with the single point they got Thursday night.

Cooper’s late PK rescues Hoops

Kenny Cooper converted a penalty kick in the 89th minute to salvage a potentially vital point for FC Dallas, providing a late equalizer in a 1-1 draw with the San Jose Earthquakes on MLS Primetime Thursday at Pizza Hut Park.

Rejuvenated Hoops host hot Quakes

It's yet another six-point match in the Western Conference on MLS Primetime Thursday, as two teams that need to win to pull themselves back into the MLS Cup Playoffs reckoning meet at Pizza Hut Park when FC Dallas takes on the San Jose Earthquakes.

Pair of wins has Hoops in the hunt

With two consecutive wins, FC Dallas now find themselves back in the thick of the race for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

Davino primed to return to starting XI

With FC Dallas ahead of D.C. United 2-0 on Sunday at Pizza Hut Park, FCD head coach Schellas Hyndman went to his bench. He brought on veteran center back Duilio Davino, who had missed seven games with a toe injury for Aaron Pitchkolan.