Dallas started strong in the first 10 minutes, earning four corner kicks and dominating possession. The Dallas side faded when they failed to score and never controlled the match earning their first loss of 2025 falling to Spokane Zephyr FC 1-0 in front of 1,662 at the Cotton Bowl. In the 6th minute, Chioma Ubogagu…
And so another season begins, the 30th for FC Dallas and the 28th for us here at 3rd Degree. Come along for the ride, won’t you?
Somehow this is year number eight of our whimsical little power rankings. If you’re new to this, the premise is very simple – power rankings are fun, so we look at all 48 contracted professionals for FC Dallas and North Texas SC.
It’s great that MLS is featuring two expansion teams opening against one another this weekend. Oh wait, the Galaxy aren’t an expansion team?
It’s time to set the table for the 2025 season with our usual look into the factors that will most directly impact the success and failure of the year for FC Dallas.
FCD acquired a 2026 international slot from the Galaxy – giving Los Toros 10 int. slots for next season after getting one in the Nksoi Tafari trade – in exchange for $200k GAM.
North Texas SC has signed holding midfielder Favour Aroyameh to an MLS NEXT Pro contract through the 2026 season, with a club option for 2027.
Following college, Benamna played in NISA (Stumptown Athletic, Maryland Bobcats), USL League One (Northern Colorado Hailstorm FC), and USL League 2 (Charlotte Eagles).
Once again into the breach, dear friends. This is our 30th MLS season, and almost as many runs at Power Rankings.
The United Soccer League has announced the 2025 schedules for USL-2 including the McKinney Chupacabras. McKinney is playing in the Mid South Division of USL-2.
