3rd Degree


Pizza Hut Park Bids for FCS Title Game

October 17th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

HSG trying to land the NCAA event away from Chattanooga.

Jim Benedek Next Into Walk of Fame

October 17th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

FC Dallas has announced the next inductee into the Texans Credit Union Walk of Fame at Pizza Hut Park and it’s the late Jim Benedek, former Dallas Tornado player and SMU head coach. Benedek was the first soccer coach at SMU, was a member of the 68 Olympic team & US National Team, and played six season in the NASL.

A Miracle Save? Not Yet.

October 16th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

You may recall that on June 22nd I called the season as being over.

Sala Wins Save of the Week

October 16th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

The winning around these parts is getting out of control.

Hyndman Rejects XI

October 16th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

What might have been?

Cunningham Named FCD MVP

Sala Defender of the Year, Ricchetti Humanitarian of the Year

October 16th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

FC Dallas has announced their media voted awards for 2009 and Jeff Cunningham has been named FC Dallas MVP. Sparking FCD’s second half surge with sixteen goals in 14 games was enough to get Cunningham the nod. Dario Sala won the Defender of the year award after showing leadership and stability behind a constantly changing back line. Pablo Ricchetti was the again the very deserving winner of FCD’s U.S. Soccer Foundation Humanitarian of the Year for his work in the community.

Cunningham Wins 3rd Straight GOTW

October 14th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

You can see his Goal of the week here.

Sala Up for Save of the Week

October 14th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

Go vote.

Second Opinion: Revisiting the U20s

October 13th, 2009 . By: Dave Dir

Let me start by saying anytime we don’t win the world cup I am disappointed in the result. As a coach, I always feel everyone could have improved if you don’t reach the end result. When you put in two years of work and a lot of your soul, you can’t help but believe you are going to overcome any weaknesses and go all the way. Realistically however, this age group has had some serious struggles all the way through the multiple competitions and cycles.

Hyndman & Players on Closing Practice

October 13th, 2009 . By: Buzz Carrick

Steve Hunt has a piece on cause and effect.

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    Points Out: 21
    Games Left: 17