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Something we’ve been predicting all offseason long has hit this morning… #FCDallas has signed HGP defender Nolan Norris to a new contract through the 2028-29 season.
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FC Dallas Signs Homegrown Nolan Norris to Contract Extension
Norris is now signed with FC Dallas through the 2028-29 season.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Something we’ve been predicting all offseason long has hit this morning… #FCDallas has signed HGP defender Nolan Norris to a new contract through the 2028-29 season.
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Multiple sources tell ESPN that the MLSPA hasn't yet approved MLS's proposed switch to a summer/spring calendar. Talks between the MLSPA and #MLS are "ongoing" I'm told.
January 14, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Multiple sources tell ESPN that the MLSPA hasn't yet approved MLS's proposed switch to a summer/spring calendar. Talks between the MLSPA and #MLS are "ongoing" I'm told.
In any preseason camp, there are roster battles that always heat up. Let’s dive into the three big ones for #FCDallas this year.
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Three Roster Battles to Watch During FC Dallas’ Preseason Camp
Three roster battles to keep an eye on during FC Dallas’ preseason camp, with jobs, minutes, and roles up for grabs ahead of 2026.
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January 14, 2026 at 3:32 PM
In any preseason camp, there are roster battles that always heat up. Let’s dive into the three big ones for #FCDallas this year.
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Preseason camp is now here for #FCDallas. Let's dive into the top players who need a strong showing this month ahead of the 2026 season.
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Five FC Dallas Players Who Need a Strong Preseason
Five FC Dallas players who need a strong preseason, with roster spots, roles, and minutes on the line heading into the 2026 season.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Preseason camp is now here for #FCDallas. Let's dive into the top players who need a strong showing this month ahead of the 2026 season.
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Not that #FCDallas needs Acosta right now, but I would like to see him return home at some point before he retires.
🇺🇸 Sources: Kellyn Acosta is nearing an exit from Chicago Fire. Final details now. Likely mutual contract termination but TBD.
Acosta is finalizing a deal to sign with Polish club Pogoń Szczecin.
Acosta, 30, heading abroad. Made 300+ MLS regular season apps.
Acosta is finalizing a deal to sign with Polish club Pogoń Szczecin.
Acosta, 30, heading abroad. Made 300+ MLS regular season apps.
January 13, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Not that #FCDallas needs Acosta right now, but I would like to see him return home at some point before he retires.
#FCDallas' preseason camp is underway. Hear from Eric Quill on the start of his second season in charge.
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FC Dallas Opens Preseason as Eric Quill Sets the Tone
As FC Dallas begins preseason, Eric Quill and Logan Farrington discuss goals, preparation, and expectations for the 2026 season.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:16 PM
#FCDallas' preseason camp is underway. Hear from Eric Quill on the start of his second season in charge.
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Preseason camp is now here for #FCDallas. Let's dive into the top players who need a strong showing this month ahead of the 2026 season.
www.bigdsoccer.com/five-fc-dall...
www.bigdsoccer.com/five-fc-dall...
Five FC Dallas Players Who Need a Strong Preseason
Five FC Dallas players who need a strong preseason, with roster spots, roles, and minutes on the line heading into the 2026 season.
www.bigdsoccer.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:34 PM
Preseason camp is now here for #FCDallas. Let's dive into the top players who need a strong showing this month ahead of the 2026 season.
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Don Garber said MLS is reviewing "our entire roster strategy”.
Maybe that review should suggest a huge change to the Designated Player rule, which is a drag on MLS’s improvement rather than a driver.
Fascinating read from @boomstyx.bsky.social for @backheeled.com ⤵️
Maybe that review should suggest a huge change to the Designated Player rule, which is a drag on MLS’s improvement rather than a driver.
Fascinating read from @boomstyx.bsky.social for @backheeled.com ⤵️
MLS’s Designated Player rule is broken. Here’s why, and how to fix it
As MLS owners review possible changes to the league’s roster rules in hopes of accelerating growth, here’s how the league should adapt.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Don Garber said MLS is reviewing "our entire roster strategy”.
Maybe that review should suggest a huge change to the Designated Player rule, which is a drag on MLS’s improvement rather than a driver.
Fascinating read from @boomstyx.bsky.social for @backheeled.com ⤵️
Maybe that review should suggest a huge change to the Designated Player rule, which is a drag on MLS’s improvement rather than a driver.
Fascinating read from @boomstyx.bsky.social for @backheeled.com ⤵️
Toronto is going to Toronto…am I right?
🚨🇨🇦 EXCL: Toronto FC send official bid to Norwich for Josh Sargent worth $18m fee. Negotiations underway as #NCFC are in talks over deal details. Sargent could head to the MLS soon.
January 11, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Toronto is going to Toronto…am I right?
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BREAKING: Mark Briggs, head coach of the Birmingham Legion, is departing the club, sources tell me and @joeclowery.bsky.social.
Briggs is expected to join the staff at FC Dallas, where he’ll serve under former New Mexico United manager Eric Quill.
Briggs is expected to join the staff at FC Dallas, where he’ll serve under former New Mexico United manager Eric Quill.
January 11, 2026 at 8:09 PM
BREAKING: Mark Briggs, head coach of the Birmingham Legion, is departing the club, sources tell me and @joeclowery.bsky.social.
Briggs is expected to join the staff at FC Dallas, where he’ll serve under former New Mexico United manager Eric Quill.
Briggs is expected to join the staff at FC Dallas, where he’ll serve under former New Mexico United manager Eric Quill.
Hmm…would #FCDallas be so bold? Or would this be Lucho Acosta part 2?
🇲🇽 BREAKING: San Diego FC sporting director Tyler Heaps says club-record signing Chucky Lozano is not in the clubs plans for 2026.
Heaps told media today that decision is sporting + playing time.
Lozano one of highest paid players in MLS.
Heaps told media today that decision is sporting + playing time.
Lozano one of highest paid players in MLS.
January 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Hmm…would #FCDallas be so bold? Or would this be Lucho Acosta part 2?
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The city of Dallas is planning to give $200,000 to Atlético Dallas to lure the new men’s pro soccer team to move its headquarters from Richardson to near Fair Park before its first season in 2027.
Dallas offering $200,000 grant to lure Atlético Dallas headquarters near Fair Park
Atlético Dallas, the new men’s pro soccer team in Dallas, will move its headquarters from Richardson to near Fair Park before its first season in 2027. The...
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January 9, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The city of Dallas is planning to give $200,000 to Atlético Dallas to lure the new men’s pro soccer team to move its headquarters from Richardson to near Fair Park before its first season in 2027.
Could this be the DP that #FCDallas was searching for this winter? A new report out of France suggests the club is linked to a FC Metz attacking midfielder.
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Report: FC Dallas Linked to French Attacking Midfielder Gauthier Hein
Could this be the Designated Player that Andre Zanotta was hinting at recently?
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January 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Could this be the DP that #FCDallas was searching for this winter? A new report out of France suggests the club is linked to a FC Metz attacking midfielder.
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Happy Birthday, Pepi!
January 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Happy Birthday, Pepi!
For anyone worried about North Texas SC’s goalkeeper situation for 2026, I think they got that sorted out pretty well today by signing Thomas Burchfield.
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North Texas SC Signs Goalkeeper Thomas Burchfield
The 16-year-old goalkeeper joins NTSC from the Austin FC Academy.
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January 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
For anyone worried about North Texas SC’s goalkeeper situation for 2026, I think they got that sorted out pretty well today by signing Thomas Burchfield.
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Good lord, Nashville. Hell of a move there.
🟡 Cristian Espinoza joins a star-studded attack with Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge.
Mukhtar and Surridge combined for 40 of Nashville's 58 regular season goals.
Now, another key attacker here to take some of that burden.
Mukhtar and Surridge combined for 40 of Nashville's 58 regular season goals.
Now, another key attacker here to take some of that burden.
💣🇦🇷 BREAKING: Nashville SC has signed free agent winger Cristian Espinoza, sources tell @theathleticfc.bsky.social.
Espinoza was the marquee free agent this winter. He will be a DP in Nashville.
The 30-year-old is San Jose's all-time assists leader. www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Espinoza was the marquee free agent this winter. He will be a DP in Nashville.
The 30-year-old is San Jose's all-time assists leader. www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
January 7, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Good lord, Nashville. Hell of a move there.
After last offseason being a wild roller coaster for #FCDallas, this one has been fairly bland. I discuss that and more in my three thoughts from this offseason so far.
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Three thoughts on FC Dallas’ offseason so far
Three early thoughts on FC Dallas’ offseason so far, including an aggressive SuperDraft, international signings, and a quiet MLS trade market.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:35 PM
After last offseason being a wild roller coaster for #FCDallas, this one has been fairly bland. I discuss that and more in my three thoughts from this offseason so far.
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And here is the full preseason schedule for #FCDallas. Lots of games...more at home than we were expecting.
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FC Dallas Announces 2026 Preseason Schedule
Dallas will begin their preseason in the Atlantic Cup in Portugal and the play in Torneo de Tejas.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:32 PM
And here is the full preseason schedule for #FCDallas. Lots of games...more at home than we were expecting.
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January 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The preseason camp will begin soon for #FCDallas, but there are still plenty of lingering questions surrounding this group going into 2026. Let's discuss those today.
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Big Questions Facing FC Dallas Heading Into the 2026 Season
FC Dallas faces major roster, tactical, and leadership questions heading into 2026 — from Petar Musa’s future and DP decisions to U22 spots, defense, injuries, and whether this team is truly ready to ...
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January 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
The preseason camp will begin soon for #FCDallas, but there are still plenty of lingering questions surrounding this group going into 2026. Let's discuss those today.
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#FCDallas signed four new HGPs today: Jaidyn Contreras, Kaka Scabin, Slade Starnes and Caleb Swann.
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FC Dallas Signs Four Homegrown Players
FC Dallas has signed four academy products to Homegrown contracts, adding Jaidyn Contreras, Kaka Scabin, Slade Starnes and Caleb Swann to the roster.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:05 PM
#FCDallas signed four new HGPs today: Jaidyn Contreras, Kaka Scabin, Slade Starnes and Caleb Swann.
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Awesome, got this one queued up to listen to here next.
NOW FOR WHAT YOU ALL HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR… 🥁🥁🥁
“Soccerwiser” with @empiregass.bsky.social, @mattdoyle.bsky.social and Bobby Warshaw is available now 🚨
“Soccerwiser” with @empiregass.bsky.social, @mattdoyle.bsky.social and Bobby Warshaw is available now 🚨
January 5, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Awesome, got this one queued up to listen to here next.
Gotta love @backheeled.com trying to make a Petar Musa cash trade a thing this year.
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10 MLS Predictions for 2026: Inter Miami’s dynasty, Wooden Spoon & more
Here’s what you should expect from MLS in 2026.
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January 5, 2026 at 4:11 PM
Gotta love @backheeled.com trying to make a Petar Musa cash trade a thing this year.
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Well...that was fast.
BREAKING: Celtic has sacked Wilfried Nancy after about a month in charge.
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Well...that was fast.