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Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports The record trade is now complete as Arriola has been added to the roster. One big move is in the books here. FC Dallas has acquired U.S. Men’s National Team winger Paul Arriola from D.C. United in exchange for $1.5 million in General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2022 and $500,000 in GAM in 2023, the club announced today. D.C. United will also … [Read more...] about FC Dallas acquires Paul Arriola in trade with D.C. United

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports One big move done, now let’s see if FC Dallas can push the Alan Velasco deal across the finish line. So far the preseason has been rather exciting in terms of the trades and transfers that FC Dallas has been associated with. Now the question remains, will FC Dallas be able to get one more big deal across the finish line before the start of … [Read more...] about Thursday Links: FC Dallas completes record trade for Paul Arriola

Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports While the GAM involved is a lot for FC Dallas, the move should boost the attack in the long run. FC Dallas recently bought Paul Arriola from DC United for $2 million in allocation. The deal was the largest trade involving allocation money in league history. Arriola mostly plays on the right, often as a right midfielder or right winger … [Read more...] about How Paul Arriola could improve FC Dallas’ attack

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Coming Thursday, comments will look different. Hey everyone. I’m Jeremiah, and I oversee all the soccer communities on SB Nation. This Thursday will be a big day for our community: we’re moving our comments to a new platform, developed especially for SB Nation. The remainder of our soccer communities will be moving to the new platform, and … [Read more...] about Announcement: A new commenting system is coming to Big D Soccer

Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Will today be the day that FC Dallas announces some big roster upgrades? So far, the preseason appears to be moving along nicely for FC Dallas under new manager Nico Estevez. But everyone is waiting on two deals that appear to be crossing the finish line for Alan Velasco and Paul Arriola. Time will tell if today is the day that we hear … [Read more...] about Wednesday Links: FC Dallas plays the waiting game on Arriola & Velasco

PODCAST – What’s up Internet? This week on Last Word SC Radio, it’s Concacaf World Cup Qualification time. We recap some big trades and transfer news in MLS. We hear from Justin Brunken of American Outlaws about what’s going on with AO in 2022. Elias Laradi, our CF Montreal beat writer makes his podcast debut to for a full USA Canada preview. The cohosts then go through the … [Read more...] about Last Word SC Radio: USA Canada Preview, Concacaf World Cup Qualifiers

Forward Jesus Ferreira inked a couple of records when he signed a four-year contract with FC Dallas recently. That made him the first Homegrown Designated player for the club. Additionally, at age 21, he qualifies as Young Designated Player. His father, David, was the second-ever Designated Player for FC Dallas. That makes Jesus and David […] FC Dallas: Checking off firsts by … [Read more...] about FC Dallas: Checking off firsts by signing Jesus Ferreira

A new week in the preseason is here and if it is like last week, we’re in for a fun ride. The second week of the preseason is here folks. Last week saw FC Dallas return to the pitch for the first time in 2022, and the first time under new manager Nico Estevez. While there is still a lot of work to do with the roster, it appears there are some more moves on the horizon that … [Read more...] about Monday Links: How Paul Arriola and Alan Velasco could improve FC Dallas

Photo by Angelo Blankespoor/Soccrates/Getty Images The short-term loan is a gamble but his numbers may help keep him here if he can earn that starting job quickly. FC Dallas recently signed goalkeeper Maarten Paes on a six-month loan from FC Utrecht with an option to buy following the loan spell. Just 23-years old, Paes joins FC Dallas after four seasons with FC … [Read more...] about Why FC Dallas is gambling on Maarten Paes