Dan Crooke
@crooke86.bsky.social
FC Dallas is down to the last 459 tickets available through AXS for Saturday's playoff game with avancouver
October 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
FC Dallas is down to the last 459 tickets available through AXS for Saturday's playoff game with avancouver
I had the chance to talk to Dax McCarty about MLS Decision Day and get some insight into FC Dallas' playoff series with the Vancouver Whitecaps
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Ex-FCD midfielder Dax McCarty looks back on a dramatic Decision Day, key playoff points - 3rd Degree
If you want to talk final day drama and playoff success in Dallas soccer, few are better equipped for the discussion than Dax McCarty. The 2006 draftee went the
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October 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
I had the chance to talk to Dax McCarty about MLS Decision Day and get some insight into FC Dallas' playoff series with the Vancouver Whitecaps
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Dallas Trinity FC in numbers so far:
22,838 - announced attendance
114 - crab and mozzarella arancini balls consumed by Joey Chestnut
12 - another goal for Sealy Strawn
22,838 - announced attendance
114 - crab and mozzarella arancini balls consumed by Joey Chestnut
12 - another goal for Sealy Strawn
October 18, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Dallas Trinity FC in numbers so far:
22,838 - announced attendance
114 - crab and mozzarella arancini balls consumed by Joey Chestnut
12 - another goal for Sealy Strawn
22,838 - announced attendance
114 - crab and mozzarella arancini balls consumed by Joey Chestnut
12 - another goal for Sealy Strawn
That's a basic pitch inspection. Does anything impede the roll or bounce of the ball to make it unplayable.
Paging @sickoscommittee.org to Blackburn vs Ipswich being abandoned due to water on the field. This is how they tested it. #SickosFC
September 20, 2025 at 7:24 PM
That's a basic pitch inspection. Does anything impede the roll or bounce of the ball to make it unplayable.
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Designing a legacy – A look at the adidas Archive Collection
@crooke86.bsky.social with a deep dive into the design process that led to the new #FCDallas third kit.
#DTID #SomosFCD
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@crooke86.bsky.social with a deep dive into the design process that led to the new #FCDallas third kit.
#DTID #SomosFCD
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Designing a legacy - A look at the adidas Archive Collection - 3rd Degree
On Wednesday morning, the adidas Archive Collection was unveiled. The stunning Dallas Burn jersey with its black base immediately invokes the 2002 black third k
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July 17, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Designing a legacy – A look at the adidas Archive Collection
@crooke86.bsky.social with a deep dive into the design process that led to the new #FCDallas third kit.
#DTID #SomosFCD
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@crooke86.bsky.social with a deep dive into the design process that led to the new #FCDallas third kit.
#DTID #SomosFCD
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I sat down with FCD VP of Merchandising Tim Henning last week to learn what went into producing the absolutely stunning Legacy Kit as part of the adidas Archive Collection.
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Designing a legacy - A look at the adidas Archive Collection - 3rd Degree
On Wednesday morning, the adidas Archive Collection was unveiled. The stunning Dallas Burn jersey with its black base immediately invokes the 2002 black third k
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July 17, 2025 at 9:17 PM
I sat down with FCD VP of Merchandising Tim Henning last week to learn what went into producing the absolutely stunning Legacy Kit as part of the adidas Archive Collection.
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Let's go, the best FC Dallas jersey of all time goes on sale in less than an hour!
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FC Dallas unveils the Legacy Kit as part of the adidas Archive Collection - 3rd Degree
FC Dallas has today unveiled its third jersey for the 2025 season. The Legacy Kit forms part of the Archive Collection, produced by adidas in conjunction with M
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July 16, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Let's go, the best FC Dallas jersey of all time goes on sale in less than an hour!
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A change from my usual beat, and a run up 75 to see Texoma FC. Adrian Forbes has worked wonders on an expansion franchise, and I cannot stress enough to the other Lutonians in DFW that they need to get up to Sherman.
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Texoma sees off Forward Madison to extend unbeaten run - 3rd Degree
Texoma FC kept up their run as North Texas' in-form team with a 2-0 win over Forward Madison FC. Madison, now bottom of USL League One, was the team Texoma clai
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July 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A change from my usual beat, and a run up 75 to see Texoma FC. Adrian Forbes has worked wonders on an expansion franchise, and I cannot stress enough to the other Lutonians in DFW that they need to get up to Sherman.
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Eric Quill felt the game was lost well before the two red cards, but also felt they could have been a couple of goals ahead in the opening half hour.
"We didn't come out and have the game locked in, and that's where the game was lost. The first 10 minutes of the second half."
"We didn't come out and have the game locked in, and that's where the game was lost. The first 10 minutes of the second half."
June 26, 2025 at 5:51 AM
Eric Quill felt the game was lost well before the two red cards, but also felt they could have been a couple of goals ahead in the opening half hour.
"We didn't come out and have the game locked in, and that's where the game was lost. The first 10 minutes of the second half."
"We didn't come out and have the game locked in, and that's where the game was lost. The first 10 minutes of the second half."
Referee Tim Ford confirmed that Kaick 'made contact with the back of the head of his opponent using his head.'
The broadcast angles all showed him move his head towards Chicho Arango but nothing side-on that showed contact. Ford was directly next to the red card incident.
The broadcast angles all showed him move his head towards Chicho Arango but nothing side-on that showed contact. Ford was directly next to the red card incident.
June 26, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Referee Tim Ford confirmed that Kaick 'made contact with the back of the head of his opponent using his head.'
The broadcast angles all showed him move his head towards Chicho Arango but nothing side-on that showed contact. Ford was directly next to the red card incident.
The broadcast angles all showed him move his head towards Chicho Arango but nothing side-on that showed contact. Ford was directly next to the red card incident.
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More people stuck around (or arrived) than I figured.
Told @crooke86.bsky.social I should stay and give out a free month of the newsletter to anyone who makes it to 90’
“Everyone who does that is already a premium subscriber,” he said. 😅😅
Told @crooke86.bsky.social I should stay and give out a free month of the newsletter to anyone who makes it to 90’
“Everyone who does that is already a premium subscriber,” he said. 😅😅
June 23, 2025 at 2:19 AM
More people stuck around (or arrived) than I figured.
Told @crooke86.bsky.social I should stay and give out a free month of the newsletter to anyone who makes it to 90’
“Everyone who does that is already a premium subscriber,” he said. 😅😅
Told @crooke86.bsky.social I should stay and give out a free month of the newsletter to anyone who makes it to 90’
“Everyone who does that is already a premium subscriber,” he said. 😅😅
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Burning it up! Predicting the 2025 #FCDallas third jersey
#DTID #SomosFCD
Once again, amazing work by our own @crooke86.bsky.social . Let's hope the real thing is this good.
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#DTID #SomosFCD
Once again, amazing work by our own @crooke86.bsky.social . Let's hope the real thing is this good.
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June 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Burning it up! Predicting the 2025 #FCDallas third jersey
#DTID #SomosFCD
Once again, amazing work by our own @crooke86.bsky.social . Let's hope the real thing is this good.
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#DTID #SomosFCD
Once again, amazing work by our own @crooke86.bsky.social . Let's hope the real thing is this good.
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FC Dallas Assistant Coach Rodrigo Rios will take charge of Wednesday's game at FC Cincinnati. Eric Quill is serving a suspension for accumulation of yellow cards.
Rios previously served as assistant at Atlanta and Austin.
Rios previously served as assistant at Atlanta and Austin.
May 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
FC Dallas Assistant Coach Rodrigo Rios will take charge of Wednesday's game at FC Cincinnati. Eric Quill is serving a suspension for accumulation of yellow cards.
Rios previously served as assistant at Atlanta and Austin.
Rios previously served as assistant at Atlanta and Austin.
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We're back with
@battista.bsky.social
to break down a dreary Hudson Derby and chat with
@crooke86.bsky.social of @3rddegree.net
to preview FCD's visit to Harrison in the #USOpenCup! #RBNY
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@battista.bsky.social
to break down a dreary Hudson Derby and chat with
@crooke86.bsky.social of @3rddegree.net
to preview FCD's visit to Harrison in the #USOpenCup! #RBNY
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Episode 614: RBNY Comes Up Empty in the Derby, FCD/Open Cup Preview with Dan Crooke of 3rd Degree
YouTube video by Seeing Red: The New York Soccer Roundup
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May 20, 2025 at 1:19 AM
We're back with
@battista.bsky.social
to break down a dreary Hudson Derby and chat with
@crooke86.bsky.social of @3rddegree.net
to preview FCD's visit to Harrison in the #USOpenCup! #RBNY
youtu.be/7k0GZ6BkDD4
@battista.bsky.social
to break down a dreary Hudson Derby and chat with
@crooke86.bsky.social of @3rddegree.net
to preview FCD's visit to Harrison in the #USOpenCup! #RBNY
youtu.be/7k0GZ6BkDD4
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The playoff race tightens as Dallas Trinity battles through adversity
#DTFC
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#DTFC
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The playoff race tightens as Dallas Trinity battles through adversity - 3rd Degree
Dallas Trinity FC continues to chase Carolina Ascent at the top of the USL Super League, but both teams are feeling the strain of a long, injury-hit campaign. I
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April 30, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The playoff race tightens as Dallas Trinity battles through adversity
#DTFC
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#DTFC
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I had a chance to cheer on the third team at Dallas Cup, and see how NPSL is helping young officials develop.
www.npsl.com/24044
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The NPSL’s Commitment to Referee Development Continues with 2025 Dallas Cup
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April 28, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I had a chance to cheer on the third team at Dallas Cup, and see how NPSL is helping young officials develop.
www.npsl.com/24044
www.npsl.com/24044
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Misery in the Metroplex: A week to forget in DFW soccer
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Misery in the Metroplex: A week to forget in DFW soccer - 3rd Degree
Wow, what a week to forget for the beautiful game in North Texas. Just in case you were lucky enough to miss it, let's go back over a few terrible days. Diego P
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April 15, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Misery in the Metroplex: A week to forget in DFW soccer
By @crooke86.bsky.social
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By @crooke86.bsky.social
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Eric Quill said Petar Musa's injury is an ankle sprain.
"We don't think it's a terrible one, but we'll have to evaluate him."
"We don't think it's a terrible one, but we'll have to evaluate him."
April 13, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Eric Quill said Petar Musa's injury is an ankle sprain.
"We don't think it's a terrible one, but we'll have to evaluate him."
"We don't think it's a terrible one, but we'll have to evaluate him."
Dallas Trinity HC Pauline MacDonald said Lexi Missimo will be out for 'three weeks or so' with a left foot injury
April 3, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Dallas Trinity HC Pauline MacDonald said Lexi Missimo will be out for 'three weeks or so' with a left foot injury
I managed to miss the news of Hank Steinbrecher's passing. I had the chance to talk to him a few years ago about the US Open Cup and recovering the Dewar Trophy that sits in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. I wish I could find the recording of that.
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Remembering National Soccer Hall of Famer Hank Steinbrecher | National Soccer Hall of Fame
The former Secretary General of the USSF led the staging of the 1994 FIFA World Cup, the 1996 Summer Olympics Soccer Tournament and the 1999 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
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March 31, 2025 at 7:07 PM
I managed to miss the news of Hank Steinbrecher's passing. I had the chance to talk to him a few years ago about the US Open Cup and recovering the Dewar Trophy that sits in the National Soccer Hall of Fame. I wish I could find the recording of that.
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How did I not see this Maarten Paes Home Depot advert before?
March 31, 2025 at 3:26 PM
How did I not see this Maarten Paes Home Depot advert before?
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Accountability is key after first #FCDallas loss under Eric Quill
Excellent stuff from Dan Crooke here
#DTID #SomosFCD
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Excellent stuff from Dan Crooke here
#DTID #SomosFCD
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Accountability is key after first FCD loss under Eric Quill - 3rd Degree
With 80 minutes on the clock, FC Dallas had one hand on the Brimstone Cup. Seventeen minutes later, Sergii Demianchuk blew his whistle, signaling Gregg Berhalte
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March 12, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Accountability is key after first #FCDallas loss under Eric Quill
Excellent stuff from Dan Crooke here
#DTID #SomosFCD
3rddegree.net/accountabili...
Excellent stuff from Dan Crooke here
#DTID #SomosFCD
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Andre Zanotta formally announced Lucho Acosta to FC Dallas and mentioned another unnamed signing that will be announced in due course.
Lucho is currently due to touch down at DFW around 6:40pm on a delayed flight.
Lucho is currently due to touch down at DFW around 6:40pm on a delayed flight.
February 12, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Andre Zanotta formally announced Lucho Acosta to FC Dallas and mentioned another unnamed signing that will be announced in due course.
Lucho is currently due to touch down at DFW around 6:40pm on a delayed flight.
Lucho is currently due to touch down at DFW around 6:40pm on a delayed flight.