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Creating A FC Dallas Lineup For Decision Day

Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 6h

That one call up top is….bold. Very bold.

Sam Hale @samhale.bsky.social · 6h

With three key players out for Decision Day, FC Dallas is in a bit of a lineup crisis. Here’s my take on what the Burn could roll out on Saturday. Accuracy not guaranteed.

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FC Dallas had a simple path to the MLS Cup Playoffs: Defeat the bottom dwelling LA Galaxy in Los Angeles last Saturday and their ticket was punched. Considering the team did just that one week prior i...

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FC Dallas expects a fight on Decision Day in Vancouver

Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 8h

With a playoff spot on the line, #FCDallas looks to rebound in Vancouver on Decision Day.

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A win in Vancouver will help clinch a playoff spot.

Independent Review Panel Denies FC Dallas' Appeal of Logan Farrington's Red Card

Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 1d

Wow…Otis Earle…what a waste of a pick right before Roldan.

Adam Whittaker Snavely @snaves.bsky.social · 1d

@ Pablo Torre I need you to look into this

A screenshot of the 2015 MLS SuperDraft featuring Cristian Roldan at 16

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 2d

Well, that sucks.

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Farrington will be unavailable on Decision Day for FC Dallas.

A reporter's letter to Major League Soccer | Laurel Pfahler

Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 2d

A well thought out letter from Laurel here. Her experience isn't too different from mine in Dallas.

I may discuss what covering #FCDallas has been like this offseason, maybe as a way to 'peak behind the curtain'.

Laurel Pfahler @laurelpfahler.bsky.social · 2d

Wrote something a little different during the break that I hope MLS PR considers, as national outlets keep decreasing coverage and now AI content is replacing writers. Someone had to say something before media access just gets worse. (Free post) www.patreon.com/posts/141166...

Get more from Laurel Pfahler on Patreon

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 3d

Last week, #FCDallas had a simple playoff clinching scenario. This week, those scenarios are a little more complicated.

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How FC Dallas can clinch a playoff spot on Decision Day

After failing to make it happen in LA, the scenarios get a little muddier.

Short-handed FC Dallas stumbles 2-1 at LA Galaxy

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MLS Analytics @mlsstat.bsky.social · 3d

LA Galaxy: 2 (1.33 xG)
vs
FC Dallas: 1 (0.67 xG)

#LAGvFCD | #LAGalaxy | #DTID | #MLS | 🤖⚽

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Nicholas Murray @njemurray.bsky.social · 4d

#USMNT U-20s lineup for its #U20WC Quarterfinal against Morocco, which kicks off at 4 p.m. ET.

Tune in on Universo, Peacock or FS2.

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 4d

What strange bedfellows for that stat.

Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 4d

Miami’s win means they’re just the second team in MLS history to post back-to-back 60+ point seasons (FC Dallas, 2015 & 2016).

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 4d

Definitely not the result #FCDallas was looking for in LA. A 2-1 loss, plus cards to Farrington, Musa, and Ramiro that will keep them out of Decision Day.

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An early red card to Logan Farrington put FC Dallas in a hole.

FC Dallas vs LA Galaxy: Lineup notes 📝

Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 4d

#FCDallas looks to secure a playoff spot tonight as they take on the Galaxy (again). Let’s discuss Eric Quill’s starting XI, who is on the bench and more.

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FC Dallas looks to extend its unbeaten run to nine games tonight.

Injury Report: Who is out for FC Dallas against the LA Galaxy

Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 6d

The #FCDallas injury report is pretty light again for another week, with just one player listed as ‘questionable’. The team does have a few players out on international duty. Let’s discuss all of that here.

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The injury report continues to look pretty good for FC Dallas.

Rating the US U-20 prospects through 4 games

Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 6d

Pretty fair assessment of Nolan Norris there…gotta think we’ll see more of him in 2026 in this new 3-4-3 (or 5-3-2) look that Quill is running. #FCDallas

Matthew Doyle @mattdoyle.bsky.social · 6d

Free Newsletter: Ok yeah I had to write a few words on the US U20s making the World Cup quarterfinals again, and on my thoughts about the potential of the guys on this roster.

tl;dr: No huge stars (yet), lots of good pros.
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The US are into the quarters of the U-20 World Cup... again

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 7d

Whoa…that looks amazing.

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 7d

Funny thing, we didn’t actually make a prediction on last week’s game against LA (we rarely do score predictions in our previews). Still, gotta say this is interesting to see how AI is collecting data.

The Gambler's Ruin Project @gamblersruin72.bsky.social · 7d

SmartBet vs the Field: LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas Prediction Showdown | AI vs Dimers vs Big D Soccer. Our Old SmartBet AI goes head-to-head against two major prediction systems — Dimers and Big D Soccer — youtu.be/kxoeItQs-sk

SmartBet vs the Field: LA Galaxy vs FC Dallas Prediction Showdown | AI vs Dimers vs Big D Soccer

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 8d

No real shocker here, but for the second straight year, there are no #FCDallas players on the annual 22 Under 22 list.

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 9d

I’d still put money on Sali getting a buyout if they’re unable to secure another loan for him for the entire season.

What we learned in FC Dallas’ win over the LA Galaxy

Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 10d

Oh, love a simple playoff clinching scenario. #FCDallas

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 10d

Time to dive into a few things that we learned from #FCDallas’ win over the LA Galaxy.

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The dogs continue to fight for wins.

Matt Hedges returns home, where he belongs

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 11d

#FCDallas did the right thing by honoring Matt Hedges on Saturday…but the question may be…who is next?

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We will ignore the season in Austin, won’t we?

FC Dallas battles back to down the LA Galaxy 2-1

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MLS Analytics @mlsstat.bsky.social · 11d

FC Dallas: 2 (1.42 xG)
vs
LA Galaxy: 1 (0.44 xG)

#FCDvLAG | #DTID | #LAGalaxy | #MLS | 🤖⚽

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 11d

Quill: I’ll say it again, from San Jose to today, I saw what this team can truly look like. Our training environment is just different. There is a purpose that they all believe in. We make mistakes but the recovery is fast. They’re trying to be a winner for each other. #FCDallas

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Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 11d

#FCDallas is now unbeaten in eight after coming from behind to defeat the LA Galaxy 2-1.

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Petar Musa tied the club’s all-time regular season scoring mark.

Big D Soccer @bigdsoccer.com · 12d

The weird thing about an afternoon game this time of the year…you can’t scoreboard watch to see how everyone else is doing across the league. #FCDallas