Sam Hale
@samhale.bsky.social
Executive Producer: FC Dallas Radio Network
Writing: Toros Talk
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so don’t go looking for a reason to be sad
cause it's already looking for you
Writing: Toros Talk
https://torostalk.com/
so don’t go looking for a reason to be sad
cause it's already looking for you
The GOAT
November 16, 2025 at 10:15 PM
The GOAT
The offseason continues at Toros Talk with our breakdown of CSO Andre Zanotta’s 2025. There’s a lot of good on his ledger, but that’s not all. Give it a read while we wait for roster decisions to come out.
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Grading Andre Zanotta's 2025
After a busy 2025 for FC Dallas' Chief Soccer Office, Sam reviews the good and the bad for Andre Zanotta before grading him on his performance during the season.
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November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
The offseason continues at Toros Talk with our breakdown of CSO Andre Zanotta’s 2025. There’s a lot of good on his ledger, but that’s not all. Give it a read while we wait for roster decisions to come out.
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With Sebastian Lletget announcing on IG he’s moving on from FC Dallas, a reminder that over on the Toros Talk podcast we foresaw that one. It was even our free preview part of the pod, linked below. Subscribe at the 3$ or above tier to hear the other players discussed.
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Toros Talk Podcast Episode 1 Free Preview
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As promised, the Toros Talk podcast is now here!
Here's how it'll work: If you're not a subscriber or you're a free/$1 subscriber we'll be ...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
With Sebastian Lletget announcing on IG he’s moving on from FC Dallas, a reminder that over on the Toros Talk podcast we foresaw that one. It was even our free preview part of the pod, linked below. Subscribe at the 3$ or above tier to hear the other players discussed.
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Love seeing my friend get publicity for the work that he does. If you want more info on his non profit or to donate: www.goalpleasantgrove.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Love seeing my friend get publicity for the work that he does. If you want more info on his non profit or to donate: www.goalpleasantgrove.com
Nolan Norris heading to the U21s. The legend grows.
November 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Nolan Norris heading to the U21s. The legend grows.
Toros Talk is in off season mode, and we’re starting off with our 2025 FC Dallas Awards! Not only do we hand out awards, but we compare our February predictions to our November realities. There are…some differences to say the least:
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The 2025 Toros' Talk FC Dallas Awards
With the 2025 season at its end, it's time to hand out some season long awards while re-visiting some preseason predictions from back in February.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Toros Talk is in off season mode, and we’re starting off with our 2025 FC Dallas Awards! Not only do we hand out awards, but we compare our February predictions to our November realities. There are…some differences to say the least:
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Fellow bitter southerners,
North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia all elected Democratic Governors. Georgia in 2020 wasn’t a fluke. South Carolina, Florida, Texas, All y’all of the y’allternative persuasion. Keep being loud. Keep getting into good trouble. Protect black folks and trans people. Vote
North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia all elected Democratic Governors. Georgia in 2020 wasn’t a fluke. South Carolina, Florida, Texas, All y’all of the y’allternative persuasion. Keep being loud. Keep getting into good trouble. Protect black folks and trans people. Vote
November 5, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Fellow bitter southerners,
North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia all elected Democratic Governors. Georgia in 2020 wasn’t a fluke. South Carolina, Florida, Texas, All y’all of the y’allternative persuasion. Keep being loud. Keep getting into good trouble. Protect black folks and trans people. Vote
North Carolina, Kentucky, and Virginia all elected Democratic Governors. Georgia in 2020 wasn’t a fluke. South Carolina, Florida, Texas, All y’all of the y’allternative persuasion. Keep being loud. Keep getting into good trouble. Protect black folks and trans people. Vote
Interesting…
BREAKING: The New England Revolution will name Marko Mitrovic their next head coach.
Mitrovic is the United States U-20 head coach. Also led the USMNT at the Olympics last year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Mitrovic is the United States U-20 head coach. Also led the USMNT at the Olympics last year.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Sources: Revolution to name U.S. U-20 coach Marko Mitrovic next manager
www.nytimes.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Interesting…
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Texas I know there’s a lot on all of us right now but these sweet girls need a hero — forward to anybody you know who might be able to take them in, even on a temporary basis? ABTCR pays for foster hounds’ vet bills, and we’ll even deliver the dogs to you!
www.coonhoundrescue.com/FOSTER.html
www.coonhoundrescue.com/FOSTER.html
November 4, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Texas I know there’s a lot on all of us right now but these sweet girls need a hero — forward to anybody you know who might be able to take them in, even on a temporary basis? ABTCR pays for foster hounds’ vet bills, and we’ll even deliver the dogs to you!
www.coonhoundrescue.com/FOSTER.html
www.coonhoundrescue.com/FOSTER.html
Nico Gordon announced as USL-C defender of the year with Monterey Bay FC. I’d be real curious to see if Quill and co would have interest in bringing him back to the club. One that got away IMO.
November 3, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Nico Gordon announced as USL-C defender of the year with Monterey Bay FC. I’d be real curious to see if Quill and co would have interest in bringing him back to the club. One that got away IMO.
Even though FC Dallas' season is over, Toros Talk is here to keep you warm throughout the off-season. Things already in the pipeline:
-2025 FC Dallas awards
-In depth reviews of both Eric Quill and Andre Zanotta's 2025
-Potential new DPs to sign
-2025 FC Dallas awards
-In depth reviews of both Eric Quill and Andre Zanotta's 2025
-Potential new DPs to sign
November 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Even though FC Dallas' season is over, Toros Talk is here to keep you warm throughout the off-season. Things already in the pipeline:
-2025 FC Dallas awards
-In depth reviews of both Eric Quill and Andre Zanotta's 2025
-Potential new DPs to sign
-2025 FC Dallas awards
-In depth reviews of both Eric Quill and Andre Zanotta's 2025
-Potential new DPs to sign
Rotund chest and hot dog based motivational tactics?
Friends I fear I have become a prime candidate for the Auburn job.
Friends I fear I have become a prime candidate for the Auburn job.
November 3, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Rotund chest and hot dog based motivational tactics?
Friends I fear I have become a prime candidate for the Auburn job.
Friends I fear I have become a prime candidate for the Auburn job.
Ahead of kickoff tonight if you need a boost, check out my open letter to the FCD squad before their win or stay home game against Vancouver.
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An Open Letter To FC Dallas' Squad Ahead of Game 2
Ahead of Saturday's do or die playoff game, Sam writes a letter to the FC Dallas squad.
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November 2, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Ahead of kickoff tonight if you need a boost, check out my open letter to the FCD squad before their win or stay home game against Vancouver.
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Friends, I had something on my heart ahead of tomorrow’s FC Dallas game. A soccer testimonial if you will. So I put it in a letter for you all.
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An Open Letter To FC Dallas' Squad Ahead of Game 2
Ahead of Saturday's do or die playoff game, Sam writes a letter to the FC Dallas squad.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Friends, I had something on my heart ahead of tomorrow’s FC Dallas game. A soccer testimonial if you will. So I put it in a letter for you all.
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Make sure you do this if you’re a MLS and or FCD fan. Doesn’t take long and it’ll be informative for folks in the media space.
We've partnered with @sixonefivesoccer.com and a slew of other #MLS blogs to put together this survey about #FCDallas and #MLS. It would be a huge help if you'd fill it out today!
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2025 end of season fan survey
We’ve partnered up with SixOneFiveSoccer.com to get more insight on MLS fans this season.
www.bigdsoccer.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Make sure you do this if you’re a MLS and or FCD fan. Doesn’t take long and it’ll be informative for folks in the media space.
As promised, episode 1 of the Toros Talk podcast is now live. If you’re a subscriber at the $3 or above level, you’ve got the full episode available. If you want to sample it, I’ve got a free preview available for all which I’ll link to here.
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Toros Talk Podcast Episode 1 Free Preview
Toros Talk Podcast Episode 1 Free Preview0:00/444.5584121×
As promised, the Toros Talk podcast is now here!
Here's how it'll work: If you're not a subscriber or you're a free/$1 subscriber we'll be ...
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October 30, 2025 at 4:36 PM
As promised, episode 1 of the Toros Talk podcast is now live. If you’re a subscriber at the $3 or above level, you’ve got the full episode available. If you want to sample it, I’ve got a free preview available for all which I’ll link to here.
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Heads up: First episode of the Toros Talk podcast goes live tomorrow. Full episode for $3 and up subscribers, free preview for everyone else. If you don’t want to miss it, head to the site and subscribe so it’ll be in your inbox tomorrow morning.
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Covering all things FC Dallas
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October 29, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Heads up: First episode of the Toros Talk podcast goes live tomorrow. Full episode for $3 and up subscribers, free preview for everyone else. If you don’t want to miss it, head to the site and subscribe so it’ll be in your inbox tomorrow morning.
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Every club in America should be doing this. As more traditional media outlets turn to AI/lay off soccer coverage, telling your own story has become essential. The audience is out there.
Of note:
“We’re going to have a production studio in there,” Angie said. “Think ‘Good Morning America’ meets ‘College Game Day’ . . . telling the stories of our players. It’s just that a place for that doesn’t exist right now. So we’re going to create it.”
“We’re going to have a production studio in there,” Angie said. “Think ‘Good Morning America’ meets ‘College Game Day’ . . . telling the stories of our players. It’s just that a place for that doesn’t exist right now. So we’re going to create it.”
October 27, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Every club in America should be doing this. As more traditional media outlets turn to AI/lay off soccer coverage, telling your own story has become essential. The audience is out there.
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I feel no need to go any further on this particular grid, perfect as is
October 27, 2025 at 1:23 PM
I feel no need to go any further on this particular grid, perfect as is
Well not all things are bad tonight
LSU has announced the firing of Brian Kelly. Terms of the separation are still being negotiated.
October 27, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Well not all things are bad tonight
Indiana should be #1 tomorrow.
October 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Indiana should be #1 tomorrow.
ICYMI I wrote out the path for FCD to get to MLS Cup and all that entails. If you’re one of the many people not at Miami-Nashville, now is a great time to read!
FC Dallas starts their postseason journey on Sunday. What does the climb to MLS Cup potentially look like? I’m glad you asked.
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Charting FC Dallas' Path to MLS Cup
Let's start here: I don't expect FC Dallas to win or even make MLS Cup.
The playoff system in MLS isn't set up for teams like Dallas to overcome, it's meant for good teams to advance. Finishing seven...
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October 25, 2025 at 12:51 AM
ICYMI I wrote out the path for FCD to get to MLS Cup and all that entails. If you’re one of the many people not at Miami-Nashville, now is a great time to read!
FC Dallas starts their postseason journey on Sunday. What does the climb to MLS Cup potentially look like? I’m glad you asked.
torostalk.com/charting-fc-...
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Charting FC Dallas' Path to MLS Cup
Let's start here: I don't expect FC Dallas to win or even make MLS Cup.
The playoff system in MLS isn't set up for teams like Dallas to overcome, it's meant for good teams to advance. Finishing seven...
torostalk.com
October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
FC Dallas starts their postseason journey on Sunday. What does the climb to MLS Cup potentially look like? I’m glad you asked.
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Great work here by Drew. If you’re looking for the analytical on FCDs upcoming playoffs join up and read here. It’ll also be linked in tomorrow’s Toros Talk preview.
#FCDallas has the fight in them to make a run in these playoffs, so let’s dive into that along with a couple of reasons why this playoff run could be short.
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Reasons to believe FC Dallas can make an MLS Cup run
It isn't unheard of for a team in 7th place to make a run.
www.bigdsoccer.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Great work here by Drew. If you’re looking for the analytical on FCDs upcoming playoffs join up and read here. It’ll also be linked in tomorrow’s Toros Talk preview.
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According to multiple sources, #NTSC roster purged today. All signed to 2nd team guys had options declined except Essel and *he* declined.
So Gall, DuBois, Sangare, Cisset, Harms, Essel, Bulkeley, Cangiano, and Orejarena out.
Kaakoush, injured, is apparently in talks.
So Gall, DuBois, Sangare, Cisset, Harms, Essel, Bulkeley, Cangiano, and Orejarena out.
Kaakoush, injured, is apparently in talks.
October 23, 2025 at 8:03 PM
According to multiple sources, #NTSC roster purged today. All signed to 2nd team guys had options declined except Essel and *he* declined.
So Gall, DuBois, Sangare, Cisset, Harms, Essel, Bulkeley, Cangiano, and Orejarena out.
Kaakoush, injured, is apparently in talks.
So Gall, DuBois, Sangare, Cisset, Harms, Essel, Bulkeley, Cangiano, and Orejarena out.
Kaakoush, injured, is apparently in talks.