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Last minute shopping?

December 20th, 2007 . By: Chamo Jones

Check out the newest place to find your favorite FC Dallas gear.

Two Nuts

December 19th, 2007 . By: Buzz Carrick

So the other day at the Supporters Club Christmas Party, Hitchcock says…

Dallas Cup Super Group Finalized

The 29th Dallas Cup opens March 16th.

December 18th, 2007 . By: Buzz Carrick

Dallas Cup XXIX has finalized the field for the 2008 Super Group for their 29th addition. Last year’s Super Group Champions Sao Paulo open the tournament against local representatives Andromeda SC on March 16th  with a 3:00 p.m. kick-off at Pizza Hut Park Stadium in Frisco. Following the 5:00 p.m Opening Day Ceremonies, the 7:00 p.m. match-up will feature Liverpool FC and Slavija FK.

MLS Announces Rules Changes for 2008

December 18th, 2007 . By: Buzz Carrick

As we discussed last week MLS has finally officially announced the rules changes for the 2008 MLS season. Here’s a quick look at the rules and how they effect FC Dallas.

Final InterLiga Participants Announced

All eight teams to be seen at Pizza Hut Park.

December 18th, 2007 . By: Buzz Carrick

The eight teams are split between Group A – América, Atlas, Toluca and Morelia and Group B – Cruz Azul, Pumas, Monterrey and San Luis. The fifth edition of the tournament that determines two berths for Mexicans clubs to the Copa Libertadores will take place in Dallas, Houston and Los Angeles starting on Wednesday, January 2, 2008. 

Fantasy Land

December 17th, 2007 . By: Buzz Carrick

It may be a pipe dream but this is the guy I want FCD to try and sign: Nery Castillo.

Monday Morning Gaffer: NCAA Final

December 16th, 2007 . By: Buzz Carrick

So like I was saying, games aren’t played on paper. Wake Forest plays the more beautiful soccer and has more talent, but Ohio State plays what we will call more efficient soccer that can win games. It was a heck of a lot of fun being here in Cary, NC, if a bit cold. At least it was warmer than last time the College Cup was here.

Monday Morning Gaffer: NCAA Semi-Finals

December 15th, 2007 . By: Buzz Carrick

It’s College Cup time and if you’ve read any one of the 40 game reports out there you know Wake Forest beat Virginia Tech 2-0 and Ohio State defeated UMass 1-0. As usual I’m taking a look at this game from the prospective of the pro game. Will any of these players be good enough for MLS?

Trade Rubble

December 13th, 2007 . By: Buzz Carrick

Yes, a trade for Ruiz to LA almost went down…

FCD Buys Toja’s Contract

December 10th, 2007 . By: Buzz Carrick

In the midst of a great report by Steve Hunt about player options is the following tidbit that is of great interest to FCD followers.

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