Momentum Slipping for FC Dallas on Five-Match Road Trip
Written by Jacob Martella, June 11, 2015, 0 Comments
FC Dallas started off the season incredibly hot. Through the first three games, the Hoops scored three wins — the only team to pull off the feat this year — and after ten matches had secured 20 points. But the last four matches have not been nearly as kind to FC Dallas. In those matches,…
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Now’s not Quite the Time for Promotion/Relegation in MLS
Written by Jacob Martella, May 26, 2015, 0 Comments
Promotion and relegation in soccer can sometimes be the most exciting thing in sports. As the season winds down, there’s drama at both the top and bottom of the standings. Teams at the top are clamoring for either a spot in the Champions League, or the equivalent, the league title and possible promotion to the…
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FC Dallas Needs Defense to be on Point to Carry the Team
Written by Jacob Martella, May 21, 2015, 0 Comments
Over the past year-plus, FC Dallas has become known for its flashy offense. Between Mauro Diaz, Fabian Castillo, Blas Perez and Tesho Akindele, the Hoops certainly have no shortage of highlight-real playmakers. But there’s also the saying that goes, “defense wins championships” which is true for all sports. Scoring points/goals/runs is nice and all, but it…
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FC Dallas Will go as Far as Mauro Diaz Lets Them
Written by Jacob Martella, May 14, 2015, 0 Comments
As much as soccer is about the 11 guys on the pitch working in rhythm with each other, the offensive end of the game primarily focuses on one guy who creates chances for other guys to cash in goals. For the U.S. men’s national team, it’s Michael Bradley. For Manchester United, it’s Angel Di Maria,…
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FC Dallas Offense Hopefully Back on Track
Written by Jacob Martella, April 23, 2015, 0 Comments
So FC Dallas had an interesting night Saturday night. Coming off of back-to-back defeats, the Hoops got off to a rocking start with Fabian Castillo scoring :29 seconds into the match, the fastest goal in team history. Castillo then doubled the lead with a second goal under 10 minutes later and Blas Perez made it…
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