Episodes Archive

FC Dallas topples Atlanta, 2-1

Tristan is back to discuss FC Dallas’ 2-1 victory over defending champions Atlanta United!

He and Dustin discuss Atlanta’s current problems, both Jesus Ferreira and Bryan Acosta’s goals, Jesse Gonzalez’ Man-of-the-Match performance, and what might happen with this summer’s international competitions.

They then give a preview of the upcoming San Jose Quakes match.

ExtraTime Reactions – FC Dallas 2-1 Portland

Dustin is joined by Jon Arnold of Goal.com and the Dallas Morning News to give instant reactions on a chilly, soggy night in Frisco.

Jon also gives his thoughts on the handball controversy at the end of the game.

Plus, fresh off of his interview with Dallas Soccer Show, Jacori Hayes gives some post-game thoughts to Arman Kafai.

See the video of this episode at https://youtu.be/WbkZyLNCdTk

Coffee with Jacori Hayes

Dustin met up with FC Dallas midfielder Jacori Hayes for coffee and a chat.

They talked about the loss to Philly, his hamstring injury and recovery, Oscar’s tactics vs Luchi’s Triple-Pivot, college ball at Wake Forest, getting drafted by FC Dallas, going on loan to Tulsa Roughnecks, ~that~ game against NYRB, plus a look at what its like to be a pro-soccer player in Dallas off the field!

Note: Dustin references a specific quote from a Men In Blazers interview with Kellyn Acosta. Jacori questions the quote, so to prove this podcast isn’t fake news, here’s the audio of that quote

Tactics! with Jason Poon

Jason Poon of BigDSoccer.com joins Dustin to chat about Luchi Gonzalez’ new tactics. They talk formation, “Triple Pivot”, and the 4 P’s -possession, passing, pressing, and Pomykal.

Jason is on Twitter at @jasonpoonFC

ExtraTime Reactions – FCD 2-1 Colorado

Instant match reactions from Dustin and Tyler Kern of ESPNSoccerToday on 103.3FM ESPN Radio as FC Dallas get a late winner over Colorado Rapids on a rainy night in Frisco, Tx

PLUS! Stay tuned afterwards for postgame video from Ryan Hollingshead and Thomas Roberts!

Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/l4Qipgy-xoY

Jamie Lovegrove’s Journey: A Sidekicks Story

Earlier in the year Dustin covered a Sidekick’s match. And while the squad has a ton of interesting stories and personalities, Dustin was struck by one in particular. Jamie Lovegrove.

Born in England and pro at 16, he now finds himself in Texas playing for both the Sidekicks and the Ft Worth Vaqueros and even scored the 2018 NPSL goal of the year.

Dustin sat down with Jamie to talk about growing up in England, differences in the youth systems, his decision to move to the US for college, life in the MASL, and much more!

Don’t forget to stick around to the end for instructions on how to win 4 tickets to the Sidekicks game on Sunday March 24th and some autographed Sidekicks player graphics!

ExtraTime Reactions: FCD 2-0 LAG

Dustin and Arman Kafai from ProSoccerUSA.com give their instant takes on Luchi Gonzalez’ first win as FC Dallas defeat the Zlatan-less LA Galaxy.

PLUS! Stay tuned afterwards for postgame audio from Paxton Pomykal, Marquinhos Pedroso, and Edwin Cerrillo

Also available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/nKMfG-PtrTE

2019 Season Preview with Buzz Carrick and Kevin Lindstrom of 3rd Degree

Its the start of a new season!

Buzz Carrick of 3rdDegree.net joins Dustin to run the rule over FC Dallas’ offseason, Luchi Gonzalez, and North Texas SC. Buzz also goes through a “rapid-fire” list of predictions.

Then! Kevin Lindstrom, also of 3rdDegree.net and author of “The Original” MLS Power Rankings phones in to help set the stage for teams around the league. Plus, he gives his takes on the new coach and tells some fun stories from FC Dallas past.

ExtraTime Reactions: FCD 1-1 NE

Dustin and Tristan give their instant reactions from FC Dallas’ 1-1 draw with New England Revolution on a cold, rainy night in Frisco.

See the video at https://youtu.be/t7ZkdrGhMTU

FC Dallas Pre-Season and Dallas Sidekicks with Dan Crooke

Dan Crooke dropped by to chat with Dustin about all the pre-season goings on. They compared Luchi and Oscar’s pre-seasons, talked about the new signings, the airport arrivals, Eric Quill joining North Texas SC, and Dustin’s recent trip to the Dallas Sidekick’s match.

They also played interviews with Paxton Pomykal, Zdenek Ondrasek, Eric Quill, and Michel (you’ll wanna hear this one!)

Dan Crooke is a writer for 3rd Degree, the Dallas Morning News, and mlssoccer.com.

Dan’s article on the Saturday scrimmages: https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/soccer/soccer/2019/01/27/fc-dallas-scrimmage-produces-initiallook-store