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2011 Disney Showcase Champions

Thu, 5 Jan 2012 12:17:00 GMT

FC Dallas 95B Premier defeated NEFC from Massachusetts4-1 in the final. They also defeated Beachside of Connecticut 4-1 and Madison FC Gold 1-0 from Wisconsinin group play.

2012 FC Dallas College Showcase

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:17:00 GMT

We are excited to announce that Registration is now open for the 2012 FC Dallas College Showcase(March 9-11, 2012).

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3rd Annual FCD East Golf Tournament

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:35:00 GMT

Friday, November 4, 2011
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Make plans now to join us for the 3rd Annual FC Dallas East Fundraising Golf Tournament at the beautiful Waterview Golf Club in Rowlett. The tournament will benefit players and teams who play for FC Dallas Youth Soccer in the East Satellite. Cost per player is $80.00

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Texas Fire Soccer Club becomes FC Dallas El Paso as newest affiliate

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 16:14:00 GMT

Texas Fire Soccer Club of El Paso is now FC Dallas El Paso, becoming the third FC Dallas affiliation made this year, the club announced today.

FC Dallas El Paso joins FC Dallas Emerald Coast in Florida and FC Dallas West in Midland, Texas. The El Paso alliance marks the first Tier 1 affiliation for the club under the framework of Major League Soccers player development guidelines. Players from Tier 1 affiliates qualify as Home Grown players for the parent MLS Club.

Our goal is to be the best youth development system in Major League Soccer and North America, said club President and CEO, Doug Quinn. The principal function of our affiliate program is to further support that goal, and to identify and develop the most talented athletes from not only within the DFW Metroplex, but also across the entire southwest region. El Paso has a wealth of talented soccer players and Texas Fire has a long and distinguished tradition of producing capable athletes. We are confident that this partnership will help strengthen both of our programs and we are proud to welcome them into our FC Dallas family.

The 10-year old El Paso club currently includes 22 teams with more than 400 players thanks in part to its recent merger with Mexicas Soccer Club. The club and its dedicated staff in El Paso have produced many notable players, including 2011 first round MLS draft pick Omar Salgado (Vancouver), FCD U18 Academy Captain and U.S. Youth National Team veteran Michael Ambrose. Recently five youth athletes from the El Paso program joined the development program in Frisco for the 2011-12 Academy season: Alonso Gallegos (U18), Aaron Guillen (U18), Cesar Murillo (U15), James Olmos (U15), and Jose Livano Salas (U15).

The opportunities and exposure that FC Dallas will provide for the city of El Paso and the soccer community are going to be extraordinary said FC Dallas El Paso Director of Coaching Ralph Sifuentes. We welcome FC Dallas to El Paso with open arms and with great pride. Our alliance with FC Dallas will allow us to provide an even higher level of coaching and development of our players for their potential collegiate, professional, and national team careers. We will work diligently to properly implement the FCD Way.

Through its affiliate program FC Dallas is sharing its trademark FCD Way age-specific curriculum with existing youth clubs that model the style of soccer and philosophies that have made the FCD Way so successful.

FC Dallas affiliate clubs follow the FCD Way curriculum and wear FC Dallas uniforms and training gear. The clubs will also have access to almost all of the same benefits as members of the existing youth club based at Pizza Hut Park, including School of Excellence camps and college combines, the FCD college preparation program, affiliate coaches continuing education, discounted admission to FC Dallas MLS games and support to help strengthen the clubs competitive level. Players on FC Dallas affiliate teams will be able to train or play with the FC Dallas Academy, Pre-Academy, Elite Clubs National League and Womens Premier Soccer League teams.

The affiliation is centered around the players, said Academy Director Oscar Pareja. It is about providing them with the best soccer environment and reaching their optimal potential. Their players are talented, and we are happy to have them as members of our program. This is something we have been working on for over a year now and it is great that the result offers such a promising future for player development.

FC Dallas Pre Academy teams win big in preseason Labor Day friendlies

Wed, 7 Sep 2011 16:26:00 GMT

Several MLS Youth Development systems were on display over the weekend as the FC Dallas Pre Academy continues to prepare for its upcoming inaugural season. The FC Dallas 99 Premier Boys, the 98 Pre Academy and the 97 Pre Academy traveled to Chicago, Illinois over Labor Day weekend to play a series of friendly matches against their counterparts from the host Chicago Fire, as well as Sporting Kansas City and the Columbus Crew.

Senior Director of FC Dallas Youth Chris Hayden said the chance to play against other MLS sides is one that needs to be taken advantage of whenever possible.

We will continue to look for opportunities to play against our MLS rivals as often as possible, said Hayden. It is not only a measuring stick for our program but it also helps our players understand the path that we are trying to create for them to play someday for our first team.

The games were played over three days on the training fields at Toyota Park, last Friday through Sunday. On Friday, after a long, uneventful bus ride, all three FC Dallas teams got off on the right foot with victories in all three games against the Chicago Fire. The FC Dallas 99 Premier team won 2-0, the 98 Pre Academy won 1-0, and the 97 Pre Academy pulled off a convincing 4-0 victory on day one.

On Saturday, FC Dallas continued its run of good play as games were played at a fast pace, with the 99 Premier team winning by a 2-1 margin over a very talented 00 Chicago Fire team, the 98 Pre Academy beating Sporting KC 5-1, and the 97 Pre Academy winning 3-1 against a strong SKC group.

In Sundays action, the FC Dallas 99 Premier team pummeled the Columbus Crew 7-1 in the opening match and the FC Dallas 98 Pre Academy followed that up with a 2-0 win over Columbus. In the final match of the weekend, the 97 Pre Academy team won a tight match versus the Crew 97s by a 1-0 margin. FC Dallas won all nine games played over the holiday weekend, outscoring all opponents by a 27-4 margin.

The weekend was a success for our program on many levels said Hayden. Not only were we able to play against MLS opponents whose systems attract many of their markets best players, but we had success on the field and our teams played attractive soccer.

We will take a lot of positives from this trip as we are preparing for our upcoming Pre Academy season and we now have a better understanding of our strengths and weaknesses and can identify some short and long term areas for improvement.

Congratulations to the 96 Boys Premier team on placing third in the nation at the USYS National Championships

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:57:00 GMT

This week FC Dallas 96 Boys Premier team player Antonio Aguilar was honored by US Youth Soccer when he was named to the Under-15 Boys National Championships Best 11. The Best 11 recognizes the best eleven players in each gender age group, irrespective of their position on the field, as voted by coaches of the participating teams in that age group.

Aguilar and his teammates on the 96 Premier squad finished third in the nation at the 2011 US Youth Soccer National Championships in Phoenix, Arizona last month.

The Premier team, coached by FC Dallas College Director Scott Dymond, opened the tournament against the Michigan Jaguars. Dallas put six shots on goal while Michigan only managed three, but two of the three shots resulted in goals and the Jaguars won 2-1. The Premier teams lone goal came from Grant Norris in the 41st minute.

Dallas next played the Chicago Fire Juniors to a 0-0 tie. The Fire kept the Premier team to three shots on goal, but none of Chicagos 11 shots on goal found the back of the Dallas net. The Fire went on to win the National Championship at the U-15 level.

The Premier team wrapped up their week at Nationals against the San Diego Surf, winning 2-1 to clinch third place in the tournament.

The Surf scored early off a goal from Brian Iloski in the fourth minute, but the Premier team responded when Paulo Sanchez scored in the 17th minute. Dallas Aguilar scored the game winner in the 80th minute to seal the victory and his teams spot as third in the nation.

The third-place finish added to the teams accolades in 2011. Earlier this year the Premier team won the Dallas Cup U-15 Championship in April by defeating Solar SC 2-0, with both goals coming from Aguilar.

96 ECNL team finishes strong at Elite Clubs National Championships

Mon, 1 Aug 2011 10:35:00 GMT

The FC Dallas 96 ECNL Team finished the year strong with two wins and a tie at the National Championship in Aurora, Colorado. Their performance promoted them to the upper Flight A for the upcoming season.

The first day 5-2 win against Real Colorado was a huge motivator that helped FC Dallas blank San Juan 2-0 on day two. The two wins secured FCDs promotion to Flight A. On the final day, Dallas came out strong against the Atlanta Fire, who needed a tie or win to be promoted. FCD led 2-0 going into the last 10 minutes of the game, but Atlanta came back to score twice to end the game in a 2-2 draw.

Natalie Schmutz (5), Belicia Mendiola (2) and Sarah King (2) all scored for FC Dallas U-15 team in Colorado. Goalkeepers Meg Smith and Kelsey Dombrowski also both contributed timely saves to boost the teams performance at the tournament.

The FC Dallas U-15s finished the ECNL season with a record of 10-3-2. The team scored 34 goals while giving up 12 to earn the second highest goal differential in the league. The 2011-2012 season begins in August with a trip to Milwaukee, Wisc. to play SLSG and FC Milwaukee. Then its on to Phoenix in October for the first ECNL National event of the season.

Recap: FC Dallas WPSL win final game of 2011

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:38:00 GMT

by Paul Bottoni:

The battle for second place in the Big-Sky South division was waged Tuesday night at Dr. Pink Field between FC Dallas WPSL and the Fort Worth Panthers, ending with a 2-1 Dallas victory.

FCD dodged an early hole when the Panthers appeared to notch the games first goal in the first minute, but the play was called offside.

The first halfs only goal came in the 17th minute from Dallas midfielder Teresa Eamma, who chipped in the ball from about eight yards out.

Fort Worth had a chance to knot the score in the 35th minute. A Panthers midfielder got Dallas goalkeeper Magen Ross to come far enough off her goal line to get a shot past her, but the ball rolled along the goal line and out of play for a goal kick.

The Panthers managed to keep the score close in the second half. And in the 55th minute, Fort Worth tied the match when forward Maddie Hamm sent a well-struck ball from outside the box into the Dallas goal.

But throughout the second half, FCD forward Michelle Young continually caused problems for Fort Worth.

The speedy Young made run after run by the Panthers defenders, but couldnt put the ball past goalkeeper Lauren Wysoski. In the 48th minute Young missed low to the far post by inches and in the 71st minute she shot a ball that was blocked by Wysoski.

It wasnt until the 87th minute, with the game tied 1-1, that Youngs efforts were rewarded.

Eamma threaded the ball between multiple Panthers defenders and found Young, who made one last gallop to the Fort Worth goal. Despite having a defender matching her stride for stride, Young released an arching shot high to the near post and scored the game-winning goal.

With the win, FCD closed its inaugural season with a record of 8-3 and leapfrogged Fort Worth to finish second behind division-winner Oklahoma City Alliance in the Big-Sky South. Dallas finished the season with a 5-1 home record at Dr. Pink Field.

Scoring Summary:
FCD Eamma 17
FWP Hamm 55
FCD Young 87

Misconduct Summary:
None

FC Dallas WPSL Starters: Magen Ross, Laura Flanagan, Krissy Stoner, Dayna Davenport, Katelyn Ross, Myka Demarco, Teresa Eamma, Rachel Shipley, Rebecca Mendoza, Leslie Briggs, Michelle Young

Recap: FC Dallas WPSL suffer first home loss

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:02:00 GMT

by Paul Bottoni:

Top Big Sky-South division teams clashed at Dr. Pink Field on Sunday morning, as second-place FC Dallas WPSL hosted the first-place Oklahoma Alliance on Dallas home pitch where the team was previously 4-0-0 on the season. The game went back and forth for the most of the match, but by the time the final whistle blew Oklahoma had defeated Dallas 6-3.

Both teams had early chances, but the first goal didnt come until the 16th minute when Oklahoma sent the ball past Dallas goalkeeper Courtney Webb low to the near post.

Dallas responded quickly when midfielder Teresa Eamma scored off a free kick from 40 yards out in the 18th minute.

Dallas scored again shortly after. In the 24th minute, FCD forward Myka Demarco sent a shot a shot on frame. The Alliance goalkeeper made the initial catch, but bobbled the ball and let it dribble into the Oklahoma goal.

The Alliance stepped up their attack and netted its second goal in the 33rd minute. Webb made a number of saves after Oklahoma's equalizer, including a leaping stop to keep the score knotted at two at halftime.

FCD forward Leslie Briggs earned several scoring chances early in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Briggs and teammate Michelle Young got a two on one with the Alliance goalkeeper. Briggs crossed the ball to Young for a scoring chance, but the shot went directly into the goalkeepers arms.

Briggs shortly after slipped past the Oklahoma defense in the 57th minute and sent a cross towards Demarco. An Alliance defender tried to intercept the pass, but deflected Briggs cross into her own net.

After several minutes of possession changes, Oklahoma tied the game in the 72nd minute at three goals apiece.

Both teams battled the heat throughout the match, but the edge went to the Alliance, who had six reserves available compared to FCDs two.

A late push earned Oklahoma the victory. The Alliance scored the go-ahead goal in the 80th minute and added two more in the final 10 minutes to seal the win.

The match was the final game for Oklahoma before competing in the 2011 WSPL Playoffs. Dallas will close out its inaugural season on Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. against the Fort Worth Panthers at Dr. Pink Field.

Scoring Summary:
OKA 16
FCD Eamma 18
FCD Demarco 24
OKA 33
FCD OKA own goal 57'
OKA - 72'
OKA 80
OKA 84
OKA 89

Misconduct Summary:
None

FC Dallas WPSL Starters: Courtney Webb, Kaitlyn Ross, Kaitlyn Eidson, Krissy Stoner, Dayna Davenport, Rebecca Mendoza, Teresa Eamma, Rachel Shipley, Michelle Young, Myka Demarco, Leslie Briggs

Recap: FC Dallas WPSL shuts out American Eagles SC

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 10:43:00 GMT

by Paul Bottoni:

After falling to the Fort Worth Panthers 4-2 the night before to end any WPSL playoff hopes, FC Dallas returned to the friendly confines of Dr. Pink Field on Wednesday to host American Eagles SC from Waxahachie.

Before the game, the home team found a surprise waiting in the locker room each players jersey was hanging in her locker with the players name freshly strewn across the back.

The team dressed in red, white and blue in honor of the U.S. Womens National Team which earned a ticket to the 2011 World Cup Final earlier in the day. And like the USWNT, FC Dallas left the pitch with a victory after shutting out the Eagles 4-0.

Dallas earned its first tally in the 12th minute when defender Brittney Thomas headed in the ball off a corner kick.

The rest of the first half was a game of possession, though FCD nearly scored when the Eagles goalkeeper had trouble gaining a hold of the ball following a save. However, Dallas finished the half with momentum after midfielder Rebecca Mendoza sent a volley over the Eagles keeper.

The game slowed down in the second half, with chances coming few and far between. FCD lengthened the lead in the 59th minute when Krissy Stoner volleyed into the net from the top of the box.

Forward Michelle Young capped the night off by slipping the ball under the Eagles goalkeeper in the 86th minute for the final score of the match.

The win extended FCDs home unbeaten streak to 4-0. Dallas will next play on Sunday at Dr. Pink Field against Big Sky-South division leader Oklahoma City Alliance.

Scoring Summary:
FCD Thomas 12
FCD Mendoza 42
FCD Stoner 58
FCD Young 86

Misconduct Summary:
None

FC Dallas WPSL Starting Lineup: Andrea Meyer, Laura Flanagan, Ashley Vega, Taylor Robinson, Brittney Thomas, Rebecca Mendoza, Rachel Shipley, Teresa Eamma, Dayna Davenport, Leslie Briggs, Michelle Young