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Tag: Nico Estevez
The FC Dallas “poor roster construction” problem explained
We’ve been saying all year, mostly on 3rd Degree the Podcast, that the FC Dallas roster is poorly constructed. That’s easy for us to say from the outside without bothering to explain it.
Talking tactics – the Peter Luccin system
When Peter Luccin was named interim manager of FC Dallas he didn’t really have all that much time to work with the team on tactics and concepts.
Nico Estevez out at FC Dallas
FC Dallas has today announced the departure of Nico Estevez as Head Coach. “It is always a difficult decision to part ways with your head…
FC Dallas vs San Jose Earthquakes – lineup prediction and game info
Here we go!! Season 29 of MLS (and season 27 of 3rd Degree’s coverage) kicks off for FC Dallas on Saturday night (7:30 pm) at Toyota Stadium against Luchi Gonzalez and the Earthquakes.
Six factors that will determine FC Dallas’ fate in 2024
As usual around these parts, questions abound as the season approaches. But some questions are more important than others.
Early January 2024 FC Dallas roster check-up
The 2023 FC Dallas season ended with the Game 3 loss to Seattle back on November 10th. The 2024 season begins on February 24th.
A plan for improving FC Dallas for 2024
The powers that be at FC Dallas have indicated that the club roster is pretty set for 2024.
FC Dallas and the Four Four Two
Coach Nico Estevez has been rolling with a 4-4-2 base formation of late for several reasons.
FC Dallas and the 24-man roster
If you’ve been reading or listening to 3rd Degree over the last year you will have heard me talk about Coach Nico Estevez’s stated desire to have a shorter FC Dallas roster.