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The best thing about this vintage of the crest is that the ball is getting launched

Someone just hit a proper ping, probably in the general direction of a #9
February 7, 2026 at 2:21 AM
Dallas Trinity FC at Fort Lauderdale United FC – matchweek 18 preview
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Dallas Trinity FC at Fort Lauderdale United FC - matchweek 18 preview - 3rd Degree
Dallas Trinity FC (6-5-3, 21 points) makes its first road trip of the spring schedule Saturday night, traveling to South Florida to face Fort Lauderdale United
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February 6, 2026 at 9:48 PM
Looks like local DFW talent Jett Harrison (from DKSC) has moved to Philly Union. Good for him, great Academy. We'll be following along.

He was with FCD way back at like U10, but according to the sources I have, he wasn't tagged by FCD.
February 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
I mean, come on!
February 6, 2026 at 7:27 PM
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🇺🇾 Sources: FC Dallas in advanced talks to sign Uruguayan attacking midfielder Joaquín Valiente from Defensor SC.

Wouldn't be a DP if deal is reached. Still working.

Valiente, 24, spent last year on loan at Ecuadorian club Barcelona SC. Had 5g/5a there. Had 2g/11a season prior
February 5, 2026 at 3:38 PM
19 DFW players invited to February 2012 US Soccer ID Camp
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19 DFW players invited to February 2012 US Soccer ID Camp - 3rd Degree
US Soccer continues its series of ID Camps with a camp on February 4th in Frisco, Texas. Ninteen players from DFW were selected. 6 from FC Dallas, 3 from Solar
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February 4, 2026 at 11:54 PM
In 2012 US ID camp from FCD is Angello Pastran, Mateo Arriaga, Lorenzo Hernandez, Lincoln Clark, Evan Boyette, Dilan Almonacid, Stephen Shevkunov
There's some youth US ID camps today ('11s & '12s), but I haven't gotten the whole camp list for any ages.

I only have '11s for FCD: Miguel Coriano Alvarez, Jonathan Jimenez, Jackson Pea, and David Jaimes Martinez.
February 4, 2026 at 9:42 PM
There's some youth US ID camps today ('11s & '12s), but I haven't gotten the whole camp list for any ages.

I only have '11s for FCD: Miguel Coriano Alvarez, Jonathan Jimenez, Jackson Pea, and David Jaimes Martinez.
February 4, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day!
February 4, 2026 at 6:37 PM
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February 3, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Dallas Trinity Sign Bethany Bos (Balcer), One of the NWSL’s Top Strikers
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Dallas Trinity Sign Bethany Bos (Balcer) One of the NWSL's Top Strikers - 3rd Degree
Dallas Trinity FC announced Tuesday the signing of striker Bethany Bos , formerly known professionally as Bethany Balcer , adding one of the most accomplished a
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February 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM
3rd Degree the Podcast Episode #348 now available

Buzz has an announcement
#FCDallas vs RSL.
How's it shaping up? A 10 or no?
Paes out, Sirois in.

#DTFC gets restarted w/ new pieces
USL Premier official. With pro/rel?

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February 3, 2026 at 3:13 PM
#FCDallas sells Maarten Paes to Ajax

Fantastic player. But good move for him. He'll be missed around here on and off the field.
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FC Dallas sells Maarten Paes to Ajax - 3rd Degree
FC Dallas has sold goalkeeper Maarten Paes to Ajax of Amsterdam. Paes started 114 matches, tied with Matt Jordan for the most starts by a goalkeeper in franchis
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February 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
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There's a new "top-tier, Div 1" league coming, and while the hard cores are all over it, for those unfamiliar, but curious I've parsed my overview, observations and questions into 5 parts - free2read peterwelpton.substack.com/p/usl-premier-…
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February 1, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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Good report on a match involving a leading club in USL Super Lg (who already use fall-spring 'Euro' calendar MLS et al will adopt) & how they (in a non-'cold weather locale') had to manage extreme winter wx not just on gameday but in training.

Attendance was < half their average. Challenges galore.
February 1, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Texas Health Resources lands naming rights for Mansfield Stadium
#NTSC
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Texas Health Resources lands naming rights for Mansfield Stadium - 3rd Degree
Texas Health Mansfield Stadium  is the official name of the new venue that will host North Texas SC games starting in 2026. The 10-year agreement includes brand
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January 31, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Three Roads to Fair Park: Tyler McCamey

Part 2 of our #DTFC new player series. By Dennis McGowan @_Swift23
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Three Roads to Fair Park: Tyler McCamey - 3rd Degree
This is Part 2 of a three-part series sitting down with Dallas Trinity FC's newest arrivals ahead of Saturday's match against Brooklyn FC at the Cotton Bowl. [R
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January 30, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Three Roads to Fair Park: Lauren Flynn

First of three parts on new Trinity signings. #DTFC
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Three Roads to Fair Park: Lauren Flynn - 3rd Degree
This is Part 1 of a three-part series sitting down with Dallas Trinity FC's newest arrivals ahead of Saturday's match against Brooklyn FC at the Cotton Bowl. Pa
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January 29, 2026 at 7:37 PM