FC Dallas returns home from San Jose with a loss and the DSS crew dives into what went wrong, formation challenges, and answers the question “Is it time to Panic?”

Dustin, Jonathan, and Nico also discuss the newly purchased international roster spot and how it might best be used.  They also discuss a unique statistic about the FC Dallas roster.

But it’s not all bad. They wrap it up on a high note with some North Texas SC talk!

• FCD News
• San Jose 3 – FC Dallas 1
• Portland Preview
• North Texas Season Opener recap

FC Dallas kicked off the season with a 0-0 draw, and the DSS crew walks through thoughts on the game, the formation, key players performances, and the surprise appearance of Paxton Pomykal.  

Before getting into the FC Dallas match they address the announced Super League in Europe, and the cancellation of the Open Cup Tournament

The crew wraps things up with a preview of FC Dallas at San Jose and the start of the North Texas Soccer Club season.

• Super League and US Open Cup
• FC Dallas vs Colorado Rapids Chat
• San Jose and North Texas SC Preview

Steve Davis, FC Dallas TV/radio broadcast analyst, helps the Dallas Soccer Show crew with a mega preseason review.  First they catch up on the La Copita preseason tournament win, some big local TV news, and the Beni Redžić signing.

Jonathan, Dustin, Steve, Tristan and Nico get into Luchi’s 3^rd year, the influx of new players, and even a little “play the kids” talk.  They end the show with some predictions and a preview of the opening day match against the Colorado Rapids.

Links: ASA Colorado Season Preview by Mark Asher Goodman

This week’s episode jumps straight into the Santos transfer announcement, what it means for the team, and if it was a good move.   After a little jersey and sponsor talk, Dustin, Nico and Jonathan get into the latest FCD preseason match including key takeaways about some new and old players.

Your podcast trio break down the latest MLS news related to the CONCACAF Champions League and the new concussion substitute rules introduced by FIFA.

The show ends with a Supporter’s Group roundtable with Steven Goold and Luis Dollar, the presidents of the Dallas Beer Guardians and El Matador to get you ready for the season kickoff.

Key Topics:

• 2:10 – Thiago Santos leaves the club
• 16:50 – Away Kit and Sponsor Talk
• 23:30 – FCD Preseason Update
• 31:55 – MLS News Update on CCL and Concussion Protocol
• 39:13 – FC Dallas Supporter’s Group Round Table