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3rd Degree the Podcast

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The Podcast of 3rd Degree, Independent coverage of pro soccer in DFW & North Texas with a focus on FC Dallas, founded in 1997.

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3rd_Degree

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Sports

Podcast website

www.3rddegree.net

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

3rd Degree the Podcast #94 15.01.2021

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Dan and Buzz kick off the show with the big Barrios news and the smaller Kalil ElMedkhar news. But then it's a rip-roaring romp through speculation land as they try to answer some really absurd questions and prognosticate the future. Goals, starters, finishes, Homegrowns, NTX signings, CBAs, and even jersey numbers. Get your Magic Eight Balls ready! 3rd Degree...

3rd Degree the Podcast #93 08.01.2021

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Dan returns to join Buzz for an offseason catch-up. The guys discuss Bryan Reynolds, the latest Bayern Munich training stints, US camps, and look forward to Saturday's Roja League Invierno final in Denton. All brought to you by [Soccer90](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol).

3rd Degree the Podcast #92 31.12.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Buzz Carrick is flying solo on a special New Year's Eve Q&A edition. Buzz Answers questions from patrons and readers about FC Dallas, North Texas SC, the FCD Academy, and US Soccer. Topics include homegrowns, new signings, tactics, marketing, the Bayern deal, Reynolds money, and more. All brought to you by [Soccer90](https://soccer90.com/#3RDDEGREE). Music...

3rd Degree the Podcast #91 25.12.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosting duo of Buzz Carrick and Dan Crooke - Peter Weltpon is on assignment with The Ticket - bring you all things FC Dallas. The show kicks off with the latest on Bryan Reynolds, then it's a breakdown of Paxton Pomykal's interview on The Kickaround (Thanks Peter and Andy!), followed by some early analysis of the two news FC Dallas players - Jader Obrian a...

3rd Degree the Podcast #90 18.12.2020

It's the MLS silly season, so your 3rd Degree the Podcast hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - have lots to talk about. It's the latest on the battle for Bryan - including a Huntsmen Dump by Buzz - and a dive into the Fafa Picault trade. Your trio has the answers to so many questions… Did Phelipe sign or not? Santi to Pachuca, really? Two attackers linked to FCD? What's with these...

3rd Degree the Podcast #89 11.12.2020

This week on the on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - begin the dive into the off-season content with a big picture look at the FC Dallas franchise. This includes an evaluation of Coach Luchi Gonzalez and an attempt to reconcile what seems to be the two driving forces in the club; play the kids and win an MLS Cup. Your hosts talk roster needs, impro...

3rd Degree the Podcast #88 04.12.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast your intrepid trio of Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick breakdown the playoff loss to the Seattle Sounders. They take apart the game and dissect the FC Dallas performance including the good and the bad. Plus a little extra spice with the North Texas SC roster purge, Tanner Tessmann's link to Europe, an update on Bryan Reynolds, and the Hope Hodzo story...

3rd Degree the Podcast #87 26.11.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick start with the big news regarding Bryan Reynolds and a pending offer from Juventus. Then it's on to the big win in Portland and a preview of the Western Conference Semifinal against Seattle next Tuesday. Then we top it all off with some quick hits on Pablo Aranguiz, Thomas Roberts, and the Roja League Invie...

3rd Degree the Podcast #86 20.11.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your beloved trio of Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick give you a final Portland Timbers match up preview including lineup prediction and identifying the key to an FCD win. Then they give out FC Dallas awards, make fun of the new Dynamo crest, dissect the new Austin FC jerseys, tell you why the North Fort Worth soccer complex probably isn't much to wo...

3rd Degree the Podcast #85 13.11.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast… The Trio is back together to celebrate Buzz's 50th birthday! Ok, not really. They're back together to talk all things FC Dallas. Although we couldn't do a pod without discussing the US Men's performance versus Wales. Then it's a dive into the Minnesota United debacle and a preview of the FC Dallas playoff match against the Portland Timbers. There are, in fact,...

3rd Degree the Podcast #84 06.11.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the podcast, special guest Tyler Kern (@tylerakern) - the radio host of FC Dallas - fills in for the missing Dan Crooke and helps dig into all things DTID with Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick. Topics include the trigger for FCD's resurgent form, getting over the hump against Nashville, the way forward in midfield, Reto Ziegler's benching, Thomas Roberts' big trip (including...

3rd Degree the Podcast #83 30.10.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast we, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - argue about the positives (or lack thereof) from the RSL game, discuss the (maybe?) much better Inter Miami game, explain why Andres Ricaurte isn't the player you thought he was, try and dissect why the FC Dallas offense doesn't work, dig into the points per game, and put a bow on the North Texas SC...

3rd Degree the Podcast #82 23.10.2020

On Episode 82 of 3rd Degree the Podcast, your 3rd Degree trio digs into the debacle that was FC Dallas at Nashville SC. We answer the important questions like: "What went wrong" - "Why the fan heat on Luchi now?" - "What happens next between Coach and Jara?" - "How many E's were in the show?" Important stuff! We also dig into the Beer Garden closure, the Supporters Shield controversy, and pass on...

3rd Degree the Podcast #81 16.10.2020

Our usual trio unpacks the Reggie Cannon and Dan Hunt quotes that have seen the pair at loggerheads - with the raw audio of both for you to judge for yourself. We take a look back on FC Dallas' 1-0 win over that Dastardly Peter Vermes and his Sporting Kansas City. Buzz explains the new MLS reserve league and whether FC Dallas will participate or jettison USL League One. The guys even unbox a prese...

3rd Degree the Podcast #80 09.10.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, the trio is back as Dan Crooke recovered from his birthday celebrations to rejoin Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick. Your hosts dig into the big question... **What is wrong with FC Dallas?** They have some answers. Maybe not good answers, or enjoyable answers, but answers, none the less. Plus some North Texas SC talk and a little Luchi fashion check in.

3rd Degree the Podcast #79 02.10.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick - missing the great Dan Crooke - break down the terrific FC Dallas matchup with Orlando City. The fellas talk Papi's return, discuss just how good FCD is, talk up the defense, dissect the offense, look ahead to the Crew, and drop some thoughts on the season outlook. Plus there's a small Huntsmen Dump at the end.

3rd Degree the Podcast #78 24.09.2020

3rd Degree the Podcast Episode 78 is brought to you by Pappy Check. You can check out his latest album DirkDirkDirk on [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/album/4yoaeTXU3IidvGFEkbvvK1?si=ccs-Cs3KROC3HP9udJaT5w), [Tidal](https://tidal.com/browse/album/155185200), or [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/album/dirkdirkdirk/1531662092). This week Peter, Dan, and Buzz break down the two FC Dallas ma...

3rd Degree the Podcast #77 18.09.2020

It's a British free episode of 3rd Degree the Podcast as Dan Crooke's evening engagement ran long. WAY long. So Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick are left to the own devices and decide to talk FC Dallas and North Texas SC. Topics include the Kobra sale, two wins over Dynamo and the Rapids, Ricaurte's amazing arrival, Mosquera's Jekyll and Hyde act, Tessmann's career-best night, Barrios' form, and the...

3rd Degree the Podcast #76 11.09.2020

Our terrific trio return to find out where Kobra went, discuss Reggie Cannon's move to Portugal, and Buzz drops a couple of big steamy Huntsmen Dumps. Maybe time pending they'll pick apart the 3-2 defeat in Minnesota and look ahead to the Texas Derby.

3rd Degree the Podcast #75 04.09.2020

Your friendly neighborhood trio of Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick break down the state of FC Dallas after the hometown club took on Minnesota United and Sporting KC this week. The talk centers on the ascendancy of Bryan Acosta, what's wrong with the FCD midfield, Fafa Picault's big - then missing - contribution, and Los Toros' defensive defense. Plus they weigh in on a big one - shoul...

3rd Degree the Podcast #74 28.08.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Buzz Carrick and Dan Crooke bring you all the latest scuttlebutt from the FC Dallas world. First, it's a breakdown of the game last Friday at Houston Dynamo, then it's discussion of the communications failure that was the canceled game against Colorado Rapids, next it's a dig into the announced Wednesday FCD lineup, and finally some expectations for this weeken...

3rd Degree the Podcast #73 20.08.2020

The three guys pick up the pieces of FC Dallas' not so promising re-start. Discussions of a shift in philosophy, is Luchi the right guy, what's the deal with Pax and what to expect going forward.

3rd Degree the Podcast #72 14.08.2020

The trio are back just in time to discuss FC Dallas' return to playing actual soccer - with a 1-0 loss - to expansion Nashville. Lots of talk about Luchi's tactics, the reasoning behind them, the performances and what's next. Plus who's this new Colombian midfielder they're signing, and why. And yes, a discussion about the National Anthem incident.

3rd Degree the Podcast #71 31.07.2020

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Dan and Buzz talk about the potential (hypothetical?) game next Friday against Nashville SC in Frisco. The duo preview NSC, dig into the FCD roster, talk tactical shape, discuss the FCD/NTX training bubbles, what it means that Avilez is with North Texas, and multiple aspects of the upcoming transfer window including Reggie Cannon's situation. All that and more...

3rd Degree the Podcast #70 23.07.2020

Buzz is flying solo this week on 3rd Degree the Podcast with a special guest. North Texas Soccer Club kicks off its 2020 season on Saturday so none other than Head Coach Eric Quill drops in with some knowledge. The NTX gaffer talks new players, filling holes, Academy and FCD joiners, new USL-1 teams, and this weekend's big opening match against Forward Madison. Enjoy.

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