| 9/25/01 |
TED ECK JOINS BURN FRONT OFFICE. Ted Eck has joined the Burn front office, it was announced today by Burn President and General Manager Andy Swift. Eck will assist in the Burn’s community outreach department as well as with the development of a Dallas Burn youth soccer program. “We are excited to have Ted join our staff,” said Swift. “He exhibited the utmost professionalism and a tremendous work ethic as a player and we look forward to him bringing those same traits to our front office.” from Dallas Burn |
| 9/21 |
DALLAS BURN OUTLINES RELIEF EFFORTS AND SECURITY MEASURES FOR SUNDAY’S HOME GAME. Burn to Face Chicago at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Cotton Bowl in Game 2 of MLS Quarterfinal Playoff Series. The Dallas Burn today announced the efforts that will take place to aid in the relief efforts from last week’s tragedies, as well as pay tribute to the victims, their families and those providing assistance in the actual recovery. The team also unveiled extra security measures that will be enforced prior to Sunday’s 4:00 p.m. playoff match vs. the Chicago Fire. The American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be on site prior to the game for those fans who would like to donate blood and/or money to the cause. Every fan that donates a pint of blood will receive a free MLS soccer ball, courtesy of Capital One and the Burn. The Burn has obtained the services of the St. Phillips Youth Choir to assist Norma Valles with both the National Anthem and God Bless America. Over 500 Y Guides and Princesses will parade on the field prior to the game with mini American flags and will remain on the field through player introductions. This group will also assist with the unveiling of a large American flag prior to the National Anthem. Dallas Burn and Chicago Fire players will show their unity via a special lineup arrangement, and all players will wear a special patch and armband to pay tribute to the victims. A 30-second moment of silence will be observed before kickoff. At halftime, local representatives from the Dallas Police and Fire Departments will be honored for their continual efforts and dedication to the community. For your convenience, below is a list of all items that are prohibited inside the Cotton Bowl.
- Flagpoles longer than 36 inches
- Coolers
- All food and beverage
- Alcohol
- Backpacks
- Large packages
- Bags (small purses are acceptable)
- Camera and video bags
- Professional video or television cameras
- Umbrellas
All items are subject to search and inspection.
Gates to the Cotton Bowl will open at 2:30 p.m., 90 minutes before kickoff, and the Burn is requesting fans to arrive early than normal to allow for additional security measures. Additionally, fans are asked to carry with them as few items as possible to help expedite the inspection process. Burn fans are also encouraged to wear red, white and blue to show their patriotism in front of a national television audience (ESPN2). |
| 9/19 |
DALLAS BURN ANNOUNCES TEAM AWARD WINNERS. After voting by local media members, the Dallas Burn announced today the winners of the 2001 team awards: Honda Most Valuable Player – Midfielder Oscar Pareja
The Burn’s midfield maestro, Pareja took his game to another level in 2001. Pareja finished the season with 12 assists in only 26 games, just three assists shy of the Burn record of 15 assists, set by Jason Kreis in a 32-game schedule in 1999. Pareja, who was named team captain for the last month of the season, had a team-high four game-winning assists on the year.
Budweiser Scoring Champion – Forward Ariel Graziani
A key element in what is considered one of the most lethal scoring tandems in the league, Graziani went on a late-season surge to beat out line-mate Jason Kreis for the team’s top scoring honors. He finished the year with 11 goals and eight assists for 30 points. In addition to his usual finishing prowess, which saw him string together a six-game scoring streak in July and August, Graziani proved that he is just as skilled at setting others up for goals. After compiling just four assists combined over the last two years, Graziani finished fourth on the team in assists in 2001 with eight.
Defender of the Year – Jorge Rodriguez
For the third time in the last four years, “Zarco” was voted the team’s top defensive player. In addition to anchoring a back line that tied for the league-lead in shutouts with nine, Rodriguez contributed greatly to the offensive attack as well. He finished the season fourth on the team in scoring with 16 points on six goals and four assists, with two of his goals proving to be game-winners. Additionally, Rodriguez was named to Soccer America’s Team of the Year after being named to the Team of the Week five times.
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| 9/17 |
BURN PLAYOFF GAME SUNDAY CHANGED TO 4:00 P.M. KICKOFF. The Dallas Burn playoff game vs. the Chicago Fire on Sunday, September 23 has been changed to a 4:00 p.m. (CT) kickoff to accommodate television. Sunday’s game will be televised on ESPN2. WHAT: Dallas Burn vs. Chicago Fire – Playoff Game #2
WHEN: Sunday, September 23 at 4:00 p.m. (CT)
WHERE: Cotton Bowl
For more information, contact the Dallas Burn at 214-979-0303.
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| 9/6 |
BURN CALLS UP DAN POPIK FROM THE MILWAUKEE RAMPAGE. The Burn has called up goalkeeper Dan Popik from the Milwaukee Rampage to replace regular backup goalkeeper Chris Snitko, who is out for the season due to a torn tendon in his left ankle. Popik, who will wear #26, has started 16 games for Milwaukee this year, posting a 7-7-0 record and a goals against average of 1.42. from Dallas Burn |
| 8/27 |
DALLAS BURN UNVEILS HISPANIC 50 LIST. Group to be Recognized at Dallas Burn Hispanic Heritage Night On Saturday, September 15. The Dallas Burn today unveiled the names that comprise the Dallas Burn Hispanic 50. The list, which is comprised of corporate and community leaders that have contributed to the empowerment of the Hispanic community within their respective fields, was compiled by an independent selection committee. The Hispanic 50 will be recognized at the Burn’s Hispanic Heritage Night on Saturday, September 15 with a reception at 5:30 p.m. at the Old Mill Inn. At halftime of the Burn’s game that night, they will be honored on the field for their achievements and will receive an award commemorating the event. from Dallas Burn |
| 8/24 |
BURN ACQUIRES AMANI-DOVE; WAIVES TED ECK. The Dallas Burn announced today that the team has acquired forward Hamisi Amani-Dove in a lottery conducted at MLS headquarters in New York. To create a roster spot for Amani-Dove, the team waived midfielder Ted Eck. Amani-Dove, who was originally drafted by the MetroStars in the 1996 inaugural draft, has since been playing abroad. He has had stints in Holland, Austria and most recently has been playing in Israel. from Dallas Burn |
| 8/22 |
DALLAS BURN TO HOLD FIRST ANNUAL HISPANIC HERITAGE NIGHT ON SEPT. 15. Event Includes Pre- and Post-Game Festivities And Recognition of Top Hispanic Leaders in the Metroplex. The Dallas Burn will host the first annual Hispanic Heritage Night at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, September 15 at 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with their game vs. the Chicago Fire. In addition to marking the eve of Diez y Seis, Hispanic Heritage Night will recognize and celebrate the pride and passion for the world’s most popular sport, which is deeply embedded in the Hispanic heritage and in the Hispanic community in the Metroplex. from Dallas Burn |
| 8/7 |
GRAZIANI OUT, OTHERS ON VERGE OF SUSPENSION DUE TO CAUTION POINTS. Burn forward Ariel Graziani, the team’s leading scorer with seven goals and eight assists, will serve a one-game suspension this Saturday after surpassing the 21-point caution plateau. Several other Burn players are dangerously close to reaching 21 points; Chad Deering is one caution shy of a one-game suspension, while Eric Dade and Jorge Rodriguez are two yellow cards away from 21-points. Oscar Pareja served a one-game suspension last weekend after accumulating 21 points. from Dallas Burn |
| 7/23 |
RHINE TARGETING AUGUST 4 GAME TO RETURN FROM INJURY. Burn forward Bobby Rhine is aiming for the Burn’s August 4 game at New England as his return from a high ankle sprain. Rhine was the team’s leading scorer with four goals and six assists for 14 points when he suffered the injury in the 35th minute vs. Los Angeles on June 30 on a late tackle by Danny Califf. He has subsequently missed the Burn’s last five games as a result of the injury. from Dallas Burn |
| 7/13 |
BURN CALLS UP COLE BURGMAN FROM NASHVILLE METROS. The Burn has called up goalkeeper Cole Burgman from the A-League’s Nashville Metros to serve as Matt Jordan’s backup for this weekend’s game at Kansas City. Burgman will replace regular Burn backup ‘keeper Chris Snitko, who is suffering from an inflamed tendon in his left ankle. Burgman has started 12 of Nashville’s 13 games this year, posting a 5-5-2 record and a goals-against average of 1.76. from Dallas Burn |
| 7/12 |
Four Burn players make MLS West 1st 11.
MLS West Voting:
Forwards 1. Ariel Graziani – 20,179 2. Jason Kreis – 20,063
Midfielders 3. Chad Deering – 19,725 9. Jorge Rodriguez – 13,905
Defenders 3. Lubos Kubik – 18,858 4. Eric Dade – 18,294 6. Richard Farrer – 14,404
Goalkeepers 3. Matt Jordan - 17,169
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| 7/11 |
BURN TO HOST COPA SEARS PRE-LIBERTADORES DOUBLHEADER AT COTTON BOWL ON AUGUST 1. Tournament to Feature Mexican First Division Sides Cruz Azul, Toluca, Morelia and Atlas. The Dallas Burn and Cardenas/Fernandez & Associates announced today that the Cotton Bowl will be the site for a Copa Sears Pre-Libertadores doubleheader on Wednesday, August 1. The first match of the doubleheader will feature Morelia vs. Atlas at 7:00 p.m. followed by Cruz Azul vs. Toluca at 9:00 p.m. from Dallas Burn
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| 7/10 |
JORGINHO TO BURN? MLS is finalizing an agreement to acquire Brazilian defender Jorge Alexandre de Conceicao Correa, who goes by the name Jorginho. If a deal is done, he will join Dallas as a discovery player. Jorginho, 20, is a left-footed defender who has spent most of his time with the Palmeiras reserve team but has occasionally played for the first team this season. He played in the Mercosur Cup last year and has appeared for the Brazil under-20s but did not play in the South American championships or the World Youth Championship. The paperwork should be completed today or tomorrow and Jorginho is scheduled to report to training Thursday. From Soccer America |
| 7/9 |
SUAREZ EARLY FAVORITE FOR MLS ROOKIE OF THE YEAR HONORS. Burn defender Ryan Suarez has emerged as a serious candidate for the Kellogg’s Rookie of the Year honors. After not starting the first game of the season, Suarez has since solidified his role in the starting eleven and has started 15 straight matches for the Burn. In addition to scoring two goals and assisting on another, Suarez has been named to the Soccer America Team of the Week four times, the only rookie to receive the honor on more than one occasion. From Dallas Burn |
| 7/3 |
BURN’S TOP SCORER SIDELINED FOR AT LEAST THREE WEEKS. Burn forward Bobby Rhine, undoubtedly the surprise on the team this year, will be out for at least three weeks after suffering a high left ankle sprain in last Saturday’s match vs. Los Angeles. Rhine suffered the injury in the 35th minute of the match after a late tackle by the Galaxy’s Danny Califf, who was carded for the offense. X-rays taken after the game on Rhine’s ankle were negative. Rhine is currently the team’s leading scorer with four goals and six assists for 14 points. From Dallas Burn |
| 6/29 |
BURN ACQUIRES JUSTIN EVANS FROM CHICAGO. Dallas Also Waives Midfielder John DeBrito. The Dallas Burn announced today that the team has acquired midfielder Justin Evans from the Chicago Fire for future considerations. Evans was a second-round selection by San Jose in 2000 and appeared in 13 games for San Jose before being released in late June 2000. He was called up by the Fire from the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on two occasions last season and appeared in two games for the Fire, registering one assist. Evans was a second round selection by the Fire in this year’s MLS Draft and has appeared in six games in 2001, starting two.
The Burn also announced that the team has waived midfielder John DeBrito. DeBrito was acquired off of waivers by the Burn on May 17 and had not seen any action with the team this year. from Dallas Burn |
| 6/23/01 |
MEXICAN TEAMS TIGRES AND PUMAS TO SQUARE OFF AT COTTON BOWL ON JUNE 30. Game to Follow 3:00 p.m. Dallas Burn/Los Angeles Galaxy Match. The Dallas Burn announced today that Mexican clubs Tigres and UNAM Pumas will be a part of a soccer doubleheader at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, June 30. The first game of the doubleheader will feature the Dallas Burn vs. the Los Angeles Galaxy at 3:00 p.m. Following the Burn game, at approximately 6:00 p.m., Tigres and Pumas will kick off their match. “We are excited to be able to host two of the premier teams of the Mexican First Division,” said Burn President and General Manager Andy Swift. “Not only will our fans have the opportunity to see what is always a great game between the Burn and the Galaxy but they will also get to witness some of the best players from the Mexican League.” from Dallas Burn
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| 6/22/01 |
KUBIK TO MISS GAME TO ATTEND FAREWELL MATCH FOR ROMAN KOSECKI
Burn defender Lubos Kubik, who has missed the past five games while recovering from a left calf strain, will not be at Saturday’s match as he travels to Warsaw, Poland to attend a farewell match for Roman Kosecki and to tend to some family matters in his home country. Kubik and Kosecki were teammates on the Chicago Fire during the 1998 and ‘99 seasons. Kubik will rejoin the Burn in time for next Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup match. |
| 6/22/01 |
DALLAS BURN, THE MIX 102.9 FM AND CITY OF DALLAS TO PRESENT LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN DALLAS. 6th Annual 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza to Take Place Following Burn Game vs. New England Revolution on Wednesday, July 4. The Dallas Burn, in conjunction with The Mix 102.9 FM and the City of Dallas, will present the largest fireworks show in Dallas on Wednesday, July 4. This year’s event marks the sixth consecutive year that the Burn has hosted this Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza. Following the Burn’s game vs. the New England Revolution, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at the Cotton Bowl, fans will want to stay in their seats for the best view of this huge fireworks display. This year’s fireworks show, which is anticipated to be over 20 minutes in length, will by synchronized with music prepared by The Mix 102.9 FM.
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| 6/21/01 |
Winger Gustavo Figueroa is one of several players the Dallas Burn is interested in. He plays for Liga de Quito, which was relegated to Ecuador’s Second Division, and has made appearances for the Ecuadoran national team, but was born in Southern California and holds a U.S. passport. from Soccer America |
| 6/19/01 |
SUAREZ MAKING STRONG CASE FOR ROOKIE OF THE YEAR HONORS. Burn defender Ryan Suarez, the 7th overall selection in this year’s draft, is making a strong case for MLS Rookie of the Year honors. After not starting the first game of the season, Suarez has since started every game for the Burn, a streak of 11 straight games. In addition to anchoring a back line that has registered a league-high-tying five shutouts, Suarez has gotten into the offensive mode of late. He registered his first professional point by scoring the game-winning goal vs. DC United on June 9 and followed that with a goal Saturday at Colorado, which evened the game at 2-2. From Dallas Burn |
| 6/19/01 |
BURN EQUALS BEST START IN TEAM HISTORY. With their 6-3 victory at Colorado last Saturday night, the Burn has equaled the best start in team history points-wise. Through 12 games in 1999, the Burn had also accumulated 19 points. The 1999 season proved to be the team’s best as they finished the year with 51 points and came just one game shy of reaching MLS Cup. From Dallas Burn |
| 6/18/01 |
BURN TO HOST U.S. OPEN CUP MATCH WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27. Dallas to Face Seattle Sounders Select of PDL at Old Panther Field in Duncanville. The Dallas Burn will begin play in the 2001 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup by hosting the Seattle Sounders Select of the Premier Development League on Wednesday, June 27 at 7:30 p.m. at Old Panther Field in Duncanville.
The Open Cup draw was held last Wednesday at the U.S. Soccer Federation headquarters in Chicago with 12 MLS teams, 16 A-League/D3-Pro League squads and four amateur first-round winners joining the field of 32 participants.
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| 6/14/01 |
EDWARD JOHNSON JOINS BURN FULL-TIME. Seventeen-year-old forward Edward Johnson has now joined the Burn full-time. Johnson has spent the last few months with the United States U-17 National Team as they qualified for the FIFA U-17 World Championship to be held in Trinidad & Tobago starting on September 14. Johnson, who has scored in eight of the USA’s last nine international matches, has 18 goals and four assists in only 19 games in 2001. This comes on the heels of a spectacular showing in 2000, in which he tallied 33 goals and 19 assists in 52 games. Johnson will be with the Burn until the U-17 team reconvenes later this summer to prepare for the U-17 World Championship. from Dallas Burn |
| 6/5/01 |
ZARCO BACK AFTER HELPING EL SALVADOR QUALIFY FOR GOLD CUP. Burn midfielder/defender Jorge “Zarco” Rodriguez will be back with the team for Wednesday’s match at Tampa Bay after missing the last two games as he played with El Salvador in the UNCAF Copa de Naciones Tournament in Honduras. Rodriguez started all six games for El Salvador, scoring two goals in a 3-0 win over Nicaragua in the opening round. Guatemala, with a 3-1 win over Panama on Sunday, clinched the country’s first-ever Central American championship, finishing first with seven points. Costa Rica and El Salvador, which drew 1-1 in Sunday’s other match, finished second and third respectively, and along with Guatemala sealed automatic berths in the 2002 FC Gold Cup, to be played early next year. Panama, which finished fourth, faces a playoff for the final Gold Cup spot. from Dallas Burn |
| 6/5/01 |
BURN TO HOST SALVADORIAN DAY THIS SATURDAY. The Burn will be hosting a Salvadorian Day this Saturday when the Burn squares off against DC United at 12:00 p.m. at the Cotton Bowl. At 10:00 a.m., Alma Lorena Diaz, the Queen of the San Miguel, El Salvador Carnival, will be on the Nimitz Plaza for pictures and autographs. Following the game, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Ballet Folklorico of El Salvador will perform on the Nimitz Plaza. Guests of honor for Salvadorian Day will include San Miguel Governor Ricardo Leon, Astrid Ariz from the consulate of El Salvador in Dallas and Nicolas Argueta, President of the Salvadorian Association in Dallas. from Dallas Burn |
| 5/18/01 |
BURN ACQUIRES JOHN DEBRITO OFF OF WAIVERS. The Burn announced today that the team has acquired midfielder John DeBrito off of waivers. DeBrito, 32, has been in the league since 1996, playing with New England, NY/NJ, Kansas City and the last two years with Columbus. Overall, he has appeared in 68 MLS matches, starting 54, tallying one goal and six assists. DeBrito was a two-time NCAA Division II All-American at Southern Connecticut State, leading the Owls to the Division II National Championship in 1987 and ‘90. He has six appearances with the U.S. National Team from 1991-92. John’s older brother, Pedro, played for the Dallas Sidekicks from 1985-87 and again in 1990. from Dallas Burn |
| 5/14/01 |
DALLAS BURN SETS TEAM SPONSORSHIP SALES RECORD. The Dallas Burn sponsorship department has broken the team’s sales record set in 1997, it was announced today by Burn President and General Manager Andy Swift. With more than a month left in the traditional sponsorship-selling season, the department is already 10% above the previous record. The Burn also announced earlier this year that they had established a franchise record for season ticket sales. The average per-season attendance at Burn home games has increased 38% since 1997. Currently this season, the Burn is averaging 13,375 per game. from Dallas burn
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| 5/14/01 |
ZARCO TO MISS TWO GAMES FOLLOWING LOS ANGELES MATCH. Burn midfielder/defender Jorge “Zarco” Rodriguez will miss the two games following the Los Angeles match (5/23 vs. San Jose and 6/2 vs. Miami) to play with the El Salvador National Team in Gold Cup qualifying matches in Honduras. Rodriguez leads the Burn in goals with four, equaling his high for goals in a season set in 1997, ‘98 and 2000, and is tied for the team lead in scoring with eight points. from Dallas Burn |
| 5/10/01 |
BURN TRADES LAZO ALAVANJA TO MIAMI. Dallas Gains 2nd Round Picks in 2002 and 2003 Draft. Dallas Burn President and General Manager Andy Swift announced today that the team has traded midfielder Lazo Alavanja to the Miami Fusion. In return, the Burn received Miami’s second-round selection in both the 2002 and 2003 MLS SuperDrafts. “It’s tough to let go of a player with Lazo’s talents, but we felt that we had depth in the central midfield,” said Burn Head Coach Mike Jeffries. “This move creates some cap and roster space which we can use to try to fill some needs that we have.” Alavanja was a first round selection by the Burn in the 1999 MLS College Draft. In his two years with Dallas, he played a total of 25 games, scoring two goals while dishing for five assists. He had not seen any action in the first five games of this season. from Dallas Burn
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| 5/7/01 |
NORM’S NIGHT OUT AT THE BURN THIS SATURDAY. Sports Radio 1310 The Ticket’s Norm Hitzges will be hosting “Norm’s Night Out at the Burn” for this Saturday’s match vs. Columbus. For the event, Norm will give out 20 pairs of tickets throughout the week on his show, which can be heard from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on 1310 AM. Norm and his 40 guests will receive the VIP treatment at Saturday’s game. From 5:45-6:30, they will attend a private “Chalk Talk” session hosted by Burn Assistant Coach Brian Haynes, hearing the tactics the Burn will employ for the game. from Dallas Burn |
| 5/4/01 |
BURN GAME MAY 26 @ DC UNITED CHANGED TO SEPTEMBER 12. Major League Soccer announced yesterday that, due to a stadium conflict at RFK Stadium, the Burn’s game that was scheduled for Saturday, May 26 @ DC United has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. (CT). from Dallas Burn |
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