3rd Degree


Second Opinion: The Trade

September 8th, 2009 . By: Dave Dir

When Buzz asked me to drop him a few articles on the state of soccer, I couldn’t decide what to name my articles and was stuck on “You can’t handle the Truth,” but thought it was to pretentious. As a professional coach you always find yourself being second-guessed. At the same time you usually surround yourself with people you trust for a second opinion. I am hoping the people who read this will find it a second opinion worth trusting, and worth debating, which is what makes the game special to me.

One More Angle

September 8th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

It’s beating a dead horse. but here’s one more angle of the Quaranta play. It’s fairly damning I must say.

Quaranta Appoligizes

September 8th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

Just not about the dive… I mean foul.

PK or Not PK?

September 6th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

That is the question.

Zip It: DC United vs FC Dallas

September 5th, 2009 . By: Jay Brownlee

What could reasonably be predicted to be the starting 2010 starting backline for FC Dallas started Saturday night against DC United at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco, Texas. New addition Ugo Ihemelu, Kyle Davies, George John, and Jair Benitez all took the field in a sneak-peak of what Dallas may look like next season.

El Hijo del Viento

September 4th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

The Son of the Wind is in town, and despite having one of the greatest nicknames of all time, he likley won’t see the starting lineup this weekend. Look for him off the bench against DC.

Practice Observations: Carnegie Hall

Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009, 9:30 AM, adidas training field.

September 3rd, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

It’s two days after the Drew Moor trade and it seemed as good a day as any to go out to FCD Training. It’s a beautiful day for soccer as the temps hover right around 90. Ugo Imehelu said he had to get used to the heat… Heat? What heat?

Possible Game Changers

September 3rd, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

In the new this week are three massive stories that are worth comment.

Heath Pearce Still Possible?

September 3rd, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

It appears his deal in Turkey fell apart due to a technicality cause by Pearce’s desire to rework the deal at the last second.

Meet Ugo Ihemelu

September 3rd, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

FCD’s newest defender has been in Dallas for a couple days, and regardless of the circumstances of his arrival he’s now a player for this team. After training Wednesday Ihemelu met with a couple reporters. Since most fans might be interested to learn what they got in exchanged for Drew Moor we offer up the entire Q&A.

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