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A few topics discussed in the show: * Come from behind opening season win for FC Dallas * Strong performances from Asier Illarramendi, Dante Sealy, Maarten Paes, and rookie Logan Farrington were key * Getting a win while missing three or four of your best players? Massive * A peak at the schedule ahead - an opportunity for Dallas to start the year strong Thanks for your support! Get full access to...

Thanks for subscribing. Afterburn Soccer Show is back for another season, and we got into preseason shape with a special Thursday episode. Jose and Nathan welcome Arman Kafai, a friend of the show and most recently with FC Dallas as a data analyst. Listen for our takes on what Petar Musa means for the team and for other players who are going to have an opportunity to step up. We give some predicti...

First, we appreciate all of our listeners and subscribers for 2023. This podcast is a labor of love, so your listening ears and participation make a huge difference. On this final episode of the year, we talk about the FC Dallas season. Were we satisfied with what the team did in tough circumstances? With roster decisions and new signings beginning, we talked about the areas Dallas needs to improv...

FC Dallas’ season came to an end. Did it end the way fans wanted? No. But, the team missed its two best players, so what can you expect? We ask a few questions about the run, what was disappointing, but also what the team has to build on going into 2024. Get full access to AFTERBURN SOCCER at www.afterburn.soccer/subscribe

What a wild week for FC Dallas! From disappointment in Seattle to a huge result at home, everything comes down to Friday's rematch against the Sounders. Can Dallas get it done? Regardless, we can acknowledge how huge Kamungo has been and the promise this roster has going forward. Thanks for subscribing and listening! Get full access to AFTERBURN SOCCER at www.afterburn.soccer/subscribe

After the victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy, I had a few minutes to chat with FC Dallas’ own Paul Arriola and Maarten Paes after the match. I asked them about the performance that evening, the pressure they felt, and how they look to prepare against Seattle. As a bonus question, I asked Paul about the news that his hometown of San Diego is getting an MLS team and if he has been following the dev...

We had a good show tonight with plenty of chatter, including a realization that the three game playoff format in this opening round is weird. Get full access to AFTERBURN SOCCER at www.afterburn.soccer/subscribe

Rinse and repeat. FC Dallas drew against the Colorado Rapids when a win would have put them over the line and into the playoffs. Is it the tactics? Personnel? Something else? Jose predicts a draw this weekend, so FC Dallas may need help to make it into the playoffs. Also a shoutout to new North Texas signing Victor Darub. Get full access to AFTERBURN SOCCER at www.afterburn.soccer/subscribe

FC Dallas may be unbeaten in the past ten games, but they are struggling to find multiple goals against opponents. On Saturday night, San Jose came away with a draw as Dallas could not get the ball in the back of the net after equalizing. We talk about their chances over the next couple of matches and even get into preferred playoff opponents. Plus, some North Texas talk, including the future of H...

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In this exclusive interview with Carl Sainté of North Texas SC, we talk about his start as a soccer player, his time in Haiti, and how he found his way to North Texas. Enjoy! Get full access to AFTERBURN SOCCER at www.afterburn.soccer/subscribe

A fun tight episode for your listening pleasure, Jose and Nathan hit a variety of topics. We start where we left off, with FC Dallas just getting 1 point from a week when we thought they would do better. In the game against St Louis, we discuss Maarten Paes’ red card, how the team rebounded, and the unfortunate set of results. Against Atlanta United, did the rotation and missing players doom the p...

This edition of the Afterburn Soccer Show starts with a deep dive into FC Dallas’ win over Austin FC and taking stock of how big a result it was for the rest of the season. Jose in particular looks at some individual player performances that bode well, even if there is much to improve. Illaramendi looked solid. Will the team miss Geovane Jesus? We also dove into North Texas’ away win and their sup...

In this episode, Ismael and Nathan break down where FC Dallas is coming from after a long break and preparing to face Austin FC at home. This game is crucial to Copa Tejas chances. Likewise, we talk about North Texas’ latest results and signings, including forward Diego Pepi. Recognize the name? You should. Finally, we smatter around about other league news, including Savarese’s departure from the...

There was a lot to get to on Monday, as we started with FC Dallas’ penalty kick shootout loss in the Leagues Cup to Inter Miami. Was it everything we dreamed of? Was it disappointing? All of the above? We talked about the players who stood out and the players who struggled to make an impact, the question marks around Coach Nico Estevez’s sub decisions, and what lies ahead for FC Dallas. New signin...

We hit three key topics in the pod on Monday - FC Dallas’ collapse against Charlotte FC, North Texas SC continuing to struggle, and trade rumors around Matt Hedges. You can test whether Jose’s scouting report about Necaxa rung true after FC Dallas clinches advancement in the Leages Cup. Get full access to AFTERBURN SOCCER at www.afterburn.soccer/subscribe

Welcome the Afterburn Soccer Show on a full day of news and rumors for FC Dallas. * FC Dallas gets a big road point in Seattle behind Bernard Kamungo’s third goal of the season. * Javier Cano is dismissed as North Texas head coach after another disappointing result in Houston, 2-1. * Is Bryan Reynolds coming back to Dallas? * Who is Lionel Messi? * All-Star stuff if time allows… Get full access to...

We hit so many topics in this show and had some great comments by our viewers that kept the conversation going. * FC Dallas loses to DC United at home and then to Colorado Rapids. Is this as bad as it is going to get? What needs to change? * North Texas SC completely falls apart against Tacoma Defiance. HC Javier Cano was unhappy. Reinforcements on the way. * The USMNT advance in the Gold Cup. Jes...

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A few show notes: * Hear FC Dallas head coach Nico Estévez after the game on Saturday. Doesn’t he sound tired? We would too in his shoes. * The lineup available is essentially the same as it was this weekend for the strange Wednesday rain makeup match. * Did Justin Che have a good enough tournament to open the door for an offer somewhere in Europe, or is he back in Dallas? * North Texas SC put a c...

We start by talking about FC Dallas’ away win against San Jose, and while there are points of frustration, Dallas continues to find a way to grind out results. Lots of injuries ahead for the team. How will they manage the load this week? North Texas SC is playing a super young squad right now, and so while they keep earning draws, there is a lot to be excited about for this team. Also, some rumor...

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Another solid show. * What can we take from FC Dallas’ away draw at Minnesota? * What player could improve this squad? * What did we learn in North Texas SC’s collapse against Colorado? * Is Hope Aveyavu for real? Answer: Yes. Thanks for subscribing! Get full access to AFTERBURN SOCCER at www.afterburn.soccer/subscribe

Shout out to North Texas SC Head Coach Javier Cano for being a fan of the show. Get full access to AFTERBURN SOCCER at www.afterburn.soccer/subscribe