Afterburn Soccer Show

Special shout out to Hoch for all the questions and commentary.

Some FC Dallas intern is running around with an El Matador scarf.

A few highlights from today’s show:

Montreal defeats FC Dallas at home

* Petar Musa gets his first goal in his debut.

* Overall, a poor performance from Dallas.

* What can we take away from it?

Is Montreal’s game plan one that other teams can use to exploit Dallas?

Will the wingbacks remain a problem for Dallas going forward?

How do we rate the debut of Omar Gonzalez and Patrickson Delgado?

Plus a bonus of an upcoming conversation with new North Texas SC head coach John Gall.

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

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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 predictions too, though keep in mind we did not know how big the injury list would be going into tonight’s game.

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 improve to make a splash in the coming year.

We do plan to be back in 2024.

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.

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!

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 development.

Quick unedited six minutes of soccer talk.

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.

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.