FCD lost 2-3 to LAFC on Wednesday and drew 2-2 with LA Galaxy on Saturday in two matches that were like déjà vu all over again. Dustin, Jonathan, and Nico discuss the similarities between the two matches, some trends emerging with Jader Obrian, and answer the question “What’s up with Paxton lately?”
Plus Nico gives an extended look at North Texas SC’s latest match and their playoff picture going into the final match of the season.
Programming Note: This will be the only episode prior to the LAFC match. We’ll be back in your podcast app on the regular schedule following the LA Galaxy match.
Dustin and Jonathan talk about the latest Pepi transfer rumors and the upcoming matches against both LA teams.
Plus, Dustin shares audio from training interviews with Ryan Hollingshead, Paxton Pomykal, and Marco Ferruzzi!
The Marco Ferruzzi era continues with 2 FC Dallas home matches against SKC and Minnesota. Your full DSS crew breaks down what they saw in these two matches, player performances, and what adjustments the new coach is starting to make.
Tristan, Nico, Dustin and Jonathan go thru performances for the club including a MOTM performance from Phelipe, Servania’s growth, and WTH is happening with Twamasi.
With 1 point in 3 matches the DSS crew contemplates whether this has any impact on how others are seeing Luchi, and where they think he will wind up.
Nico then wraps up with a little NTSC update as they continue to jockey for playoff positioning.
FC Dallas kicks off the post-Luchi era with a must win match against Vancouver and comes away with no points after a last minute penalty save against Franco Jara. Dustin and Jonathan break down what changes they saw Marco Ferruzzi make in his first match as the FC Dallas interim coach.
Before getting into the match Jonathan catches us up on the changes to CCL and Nations League announced for 2023 and asks Dustin his thoughts on whether Pepi should make a move prior to the 2022 World Cup.
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FC Dallas announced the immediate removal of Luchi Gonzalez as head coach on Sunday, with Marco Ferruzzi stepping in as the interim coach thru the remainder of the season. Your DSS crew talks about the final matches for Luchi and breakdown the comments from Dan Hunt and Andre Zanotta at the press conference on Monday. Dustin, Jonathan, and Nico get into what this means for the club, the impact to homegrowns, and answer the question on whether or not this was the right move for FC Dallas.
Dustin also shares a story of when the club was potentially looking to replace Luchi earlier this season and whether this timing really makes sense at this point.
Nico returns to help Dustin and Jonathan break down the 1-1 draw with San Jose. They debate the Matt Hedges penalty call, discuss the defensive performances, as well as some bright spots in the performance.
Dustin asks the crew what they would do with the Andres Ricaurte loan that is set to expire on December 31st, but is rumored to have an option to buy. Then the crew previews Tuesday’s match at NYCFC before Nico catches us up on North Texas’ weekend.
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FC Dallas couldn’t keep up its unbeaten away streak as they fell 3-2 at Real Salt Lake. Dustin and Jonathan discuss the themes from that match that carried over from the Austin match, the depleted squad due to international players, and what caused RSL’s goals.
Then Jonathan breaks down what it will likely take, mathematically speaking, for FC Dallas to sneak into the playoffs before looking ahead to the match against San Jose.
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FC Dallas put up 5 goals in their 5-3 win over the new boys down I-35. Dustin and Jonathan caught up with Landon and Jeremiah of Moontower Soccer to talk about the match from both sides.
They talked about the goals, the atmosphere, the rivalry, and more!
Then the DSS crew mulled over what the RSL game will look like with so many players out on International duty.
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Tristan rejoins Dustin, Jonathan, and Nico as they discuss the midweek 0-1 loss to Seattle at home and the 2-2 draw in Houston. They assess the performances of several players, including Franco Jara’s wide open miss against Seattle, Freddy Vargas’ mixed results, and Jader Obrian’s substitution at halftime against Houston.
Plus, Nico brings everyone up to speed on NTSC and the crew look ahead to the continuation of FC Dallas’ road trip.
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FC Dallas saw their home unbeaten streak end, but the DSS crew still feels positive about the overall performance of the team. After a brief discussion on the Austin game atmosphere from last week the guys launch into discussions about an actual rivalry match against SKC.
Dustin, Nico and Jonathan talk about barely-missed opportunities, the return of captain Hedges, and the continued growth of the back line. They also discuss Luchi Gonzalez’ options for the upcoming matches with Paxton Pomykal potentially out, Justin Che returning, and Matt Hedges coming off 100 minutes.
Also, Nico catches the group up on the latest with NTSC as they rise to just one point below the playoff line, and the DSS crew discusses the upcoming matches for FC Dallas against Seattle on Wednesday and Houston on Saturday.
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