Mansfield Stadium – or Texas Health Mansfield Stadium as it’s known outside of FIFA World Cup duty – opened its doors for the very first…
Author: Dan Crooke
Just an English gent scribbling things about the game I love.
I worked in various capacities in the sport from 2004 until moving to Texas in 2012. As soon as the jet lag wore off, I sought out my new local team and started writing about them before long.
Dallas Stadium unveils its grass surface for the World Cup
A pink glow welcomed visitors to AT&T Stadium on Thursday as the grass surface that will host nine matches during this summer’s FIFA World Cup…
FC Dallas & North Texas SC Roster Rankings – April 2026
Okay… That should be April and the first weekend of May, but that’s splitting hairs. Ed note: This ranking order was compiled before the Red…
Texas Health Mansfield stadium to host the USWNT in the Concacaf W Championship
Texas Health Mansfield Stadium has been selected as one of two venues for the 2026 Concacaf W Championship. The regional tournament, which will serve as…
FC Dallas & North Texas SC Roster Rankings – March 2026
We’re back with a new look! Tables are rather visual, and the last eight years of these roster rankings probably could do with jazzing up….
FC Dallas & North Texas SC Roster Rankings – February 2026
The 2026 Major League Soccer season is a week old, and MLS NEXT Pro gets started this week, so let’s take the time to do…
The Hoops are back with FCD’s DNA Kit
FC Dallas has unveiled its new primary jersey for the 2026 and 2027 campaigns. Dubbed the DNA Kit, the new red and blue jersey pays…
FC Dallas downs NYRB in Tourneo de Tejas opener
FC Dallas’ preseason preparations continued in the opening game of the Tourneo de Tejas. The first two 45-minute periods of three played would count towards…
Predicting the 2026 FC Dallas primary kit
‘Twas the night before kit nerd Christmas, and … we just really want to shake the box and know what we’re opening in the morning….
Atletico Dallas acquires UPSL team to be reserve side
Atletico Dallas has further expanded its organization with the acquisition of UPSL side FC Dallas Dynamo. A former three-time Metroplex Premier League champion, Dynamo recently…