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FC Dallas Lose 1-0 To Portland and Transfer News

July 3, 2019 Dustin Nation 48:24

Dustin and Arman discuss FC Dallas’ 1-0 loss to Portland, including FCD’s performance, the Chara-Pomykal battle, and the officiating.

They also discuss transfer window news, including new loanee, Edwin Gyasi, and what he might bring to the side, as well as the selling of Carlos Gruezo to FC Augsburg.

Arman’s journalistic work can be found at prosoccerusa.com

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Lineup Prediction – FC Dallas at Portland Timbers

June 30, 2019 Dustin Nation 17:26

FC Dallas travels to Portland on Sunday night June 30th, and Dustin is joined by Jonathan Roz to try and predict Luchi Gonzalez’ starting lineup.

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Lineup Prediction – FC Dallas v Toronto FC

June 22, 2019 Dustin Nation 17:20

FC Dallas face Toronto FC on Saturday night June 22nd, and Dustin is joined by Jonathan Roz to try and predict Luchi Gonzalez’ starting lineup choice.

Also available on our Youtube channel

FC Dallas v New Mexico Utd Preview – with David Carl

June 18, 2019 Dustin Nation 32:32

Ahead of FC Dallas’ US Open Cup match against New Mexico Utd, The Curse Cast’s David Carl joins Dustin to preview the match.

They talked about New Mexico Utd’s first season, their form of late, their win over Colorado Rapids in the last round of the Open Cup, and what FC Dallas fans can expect on Wednesday’s match on the field and in the stands.

David also asks Dustin about FC Dallas, its season, and how seriously FC Dallas will be taking this match.

Stick around until the end to hear Dustin and David’s score predictions!

ExtraTime Reactions – FCD 2-1 SEA

June 2, 2019 Dustin Nation 13:25

On a rainy, weather-delayed night, Dustin is joined by Arman Kafai of ProSoccerUSA.com to discuss FC Dallas’ 2-1 victory over Seattle Sounders.

They talked about Thomas Roberts in the 10 spot, Reggie dropping to the bench, a sloppy 2nd half from both teams, as well as why Arman is wearing a Lei in this video!

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ExtraTime Reactions – FCD 1-1 LAFC

May 20, 2019 Dustin Nation 11:48

Dustin is joined by Nico from FC Dallas Nation to talk about FC Dallas’ 1-1 draw with top of the league LAFC.

It was a butt-clincher for FC Dallas fans from the moment Matt Hedges got sent off, but the night saw a much improved performance from 3 days prior.

Plus! Audio from John Nelson on his experience and expectations in his young career.

Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Mubl02HDphE

Mother’s Day Special: Kanikah Perry-Acosta

May 16, 2019 Dustin Nation 28:18

Closing out our Mother’s Day specials, Dustin spoke with Kanikah Perry-Acosta, the mom of Colorado Rapids midfielder and former FC Dallas homegrown, Kellyn Acosta.

Kanikah talked about the controlled chaos that comes with having a kid in the FC Dallas academy, cooking for Kellyn and his friends, how she felt when Kellyn moved to Colorado, and much more!

Mother’s Day Special: Carrie Richards

May 9, 2019 Dustin Nation 27:11

Continuing our Mother’s Day specials, Dustin caught up Carrie Richards, the mom of Bayern Munich and former FC Dallas homegrown player, Chris Richards.

Carrie shared stories of carting Chris around for practices, making tough decisions in tough financial times, sending 16 year old Chris to another state to live with a family she’d never met, what its like to have a kid playing on another continent, plus much more!

Mother’s Day Special: Tracy Cannon-Smith

May 7, 2019 Dustin Nation 29:59

Since Mother’s Day is this weekend, we wanted to take a bit of time to shine some light on the mom’s behind the players we love watch. Raising a professional athlete is no easy task, but these women were up for the challenge!

Dustin caught up with Reggie Cannon’s mom, Tracy Cannon-Smith, to talk about what it was like to raise a pro. They talked about her family, her career, traveling for Reggie’s soccer, balancing all 4 of her kids with the demands of elite soccer, and much more!

Building Denton Diablos with Chad Rakestraw

May 2, 2019 Dustin Nation 21:40

If you’ve been following along on Twitter, you’ve seen a rash of player signings coming from upstart NPSL team Denton Diablos FC as they prepare for their inaugural season. Watching those player-signing announcements roll across his feed got Dustin curious about the process of filling out a roster from scratch and all that that entails.

He caught up with Diablos head coach Chad Rakestraw to ask him those questions, what success looks like in the first year of the club, what fans can expect on game days in Denton, and more!

Links:

Dustin’s interview with Diablos owner Damon Gochneaur: http://fcnationpod.com/002-damon-gochneaur/