3rd Degree


Dear FCD Brass

January 14th, 2010 . By: John Carlton

Please trade up.

January 14th, 2010
Categories: Blog . Author: John Carlton . Comments: 5 Comments

Goals First 29

October 21st, 2009 . By: John Carlton

To get you ready for this weekend’s big match, here are some highlights of the first 29 games.

October 21st, 2009
Categories: Blog . Author: John Carlton . Comments: 3 Comments

Commentary: Why the Hoops Nickname Will Never Go Away

October 3rd, 2009 . By: John Carlton

On Friday, Steve Davis at his excellent blog, Daily Soccer Fix, wants to atone for the ripping he delivered to the FC Dallas organization for their adventure in re-branding the Dallas MLS franchise circa 2004. In the original post he was discussing the name change from Dallas Burn to FC Dallas, and he made a number of interesting points regarding the fate of the franchise since that decision was made.

October 3rd, 2009
Categories: News . Author: John Carlton . Comments: 25 Comments

MLS Offseason Report Card

March 20th, 2009 . By: John Carlton

Welcome to the 3rd annual MLS Offseason Report Card.  You can see the past two years’ report cards here and here, just in case you were wondering if my grades are anything close to reality.  Because of the length of the season and the nature of the transfer market in soccer, some grades look good [...]

March 20th, 2009
Categories: Features . Author: John Carlton . Comments: Comments Off

On the Brink

Match Report: Toronto FC vs FC Dallas

October 13th, 2008 . By: John Carlton

An Ear Full (John Rivera, Captured View)

FC Dallas got help from the referee in the dying moments for the second straight game to salvage a home draw against Toronto FC. After referee Mark Geiger’s dubious call in the penalty area during stoppage time, Kenny Cooper converted the kick to give FC Dallas a crucial point and a chance to still make the playoffs.

October 13th, 2008
Categories: Match Report . Author: John Carlton . Comments: 11 Comments

Bailout Plan

Match Report: San Jose Earthquakes vs FC Dallas

October 4th, 2008 . By: John Carlton

Davino Returns (Rags Gardner, RII)

Needing a win to maintain position for a playoff berth, FC Dallas instead managed only a 1-1 draw at home against the expansion San Jose Earthquakes. The Hoops came back from a goal deficit to salvage a point on a Kenny Cooper penalty kick in the 89th minute. The result means that FC Dallas need to win their remaining games and hope for help to get into the post-season tournament.

October 4th, 2008
Categories: Match Report . Author: John Carlton . Comments: 15 Comments

The Surge is Working

Match Report: DC United vs FC Dallas

September 29th, 2008 . By: John Carlton

Cunningham Takes DC (Rags Gardner, RII)

In Week 27 of Major League Soccer, FC Dallas’ wild season continued Sunday with a 3-0 win against visiting DC United. Goals from Andre Rocha, Jeff Cunningham and Kenny Cooper gave Dallas one of its more complete victories of the year. With the playoffs looming, the Hoops are finding their form at the perfect time and resurging as a force to be reckoned with in Major League Soccer.

September 29th, 2008
Categories: Match Report . Author: John Carlton . Comments: 6 Comments

Counter Punch

Match Report: FC Dallas at DC United

September 14th, 2008 . By: John Carlton

So many of the league-high nine draws that FC Dallas has amassed during the course of an up-and-down 2008 MLS campaign have felt more like losses when the final whistle was blown. To the relief of the Hoops, last night’s 2-2 draw against DC United at RFK Stadium in Washington felt more like a win.

September 14th, 2008
Categories: Match Report . Author: John Carlton . Comments: 15 Comments

Sinking Ship

Match Report: Colorado Rapids vs FC Dallas

September 5th, 2008 . By: John Carlton

Facing a must-win home game Thursday evening against the Colorado Rapids, FC Dallas turned in an uninspired performance. A goal by Colorado’s Mike Petke was all the Rapids needed to get all three points on the road and leapfrog Dallas in the standings. The loss puts any playoff aspirations in serious jeopardy as the Hoops head down the home stretch.

September 5th, 2008
Categories: Match Report . Author: John Carlton . Comments: 13 Comments

Speed Bump

Match Report: Columbus Crew vs FC Dallas

September 2nd, 2008 . By: John Carlton

FCD Can't Handle Crew (Rags Gardner, RII)

At the beginning of August, which seems like a lifetime ago, a new hope and vigor infused the clubhouse at FC Dallas. New signings and a bit of a win streak seemed to give the team the lift it needed heading into the home stretch of regular season play. But when the epitaph is written for this season’s campaign, it may tell the sad story of two August matches against the Columbus Crew.

September 2nd, 2008
Categories: Match Report . Author: John Carlton . Comments: 1 Comment

<< Previous page
Next Page »
© Copyright 1996-2009 A. Buzz Carrick, All Rights Reserved. This website is an unofficial and independently-operated source of soccer news and information and is not directly affiliated with or endorsed by any team, league or their owners. Logos and other promotional materials are property of their respective owners. For FC Dallas' official team site, visit www.fcdallas.net. Interested in contributing to our effort? Then contact us at buzz@3rddegree.net