In 2009, David Beckham shocked both Los Angeles Galaxy and MLS fans by signing a short-term loan deal with AC Milan. The deal created a lot of speculation, concern, and criticism. Fans asked questions like: “Does Beckham not want to play in the MLS anymore?” “Did he leave the Galaxy for good?” “Is the level play… [Read more…]
September 6, 2011 by jesusajimenez
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The North Texas soccer community and the FC Dallas organization suffered a tremendous loss Monday night. Bobby Rhine, FC Dallas play-by-play announcer and former player, died of a heart attack while vacationing with his family in Florida. Rhine had been enjoying some time away from the television booth, his first weekend without a telecast since… [Read more…]
June 24, 2011 by jesusajimenez
It was a beautiful sight and sound under the lights of JELD-WEN Field as together, 18,627 people sang the National Anthem led by the Timbers Army followed by fireworks, preceding the Portland Timbers home opener and their first match in the MLS on April 14th, 2011. As the Timbers closed out a 4-2 victory over… [Read more…]
May 20, 2011 by jesusajimenez
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In 2004, ground was broken for two new soccer-specific stadiums: Pizza Hut Park, new home of FC Dallas, and Estadio Omnilife, new home of Mexico’s Chivas of Guadalajara. Pizza Hut Park opened August 5th, 2005, and Estadio Omnilife opened July 30th, 2010 (The Omnilife’s completion was delayed several years due to financial issues and other… [Read more…]
April 10, 2011 by jesusajimenez
Finally, after three-matches into the MLS regular season, FC Dallas got a solid three-points with a 3-0 win in a 2010 MLS Cup re-match against the Colorado Rapids, Friday, April 8th under the lights of Pizza Hut Park. FC Dallas now accumulates four-points in four-matches and find themselves fifth place in the Western Conference. The… [Read more…]
April 1, 2011 by jesusajimenez
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There is no day like Opening Day, in any sport. A fighter jet flyover, a recognized artist singing the National Anthem, a standing ovation for the home team, some figurehead throwing out the first pitch, kicking the first kick, flipping the ceremonial coin flip, and so on. But there is no Opening Day like MLB… [Read more…]
January 12, 2012 by jesusajimenez
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