Afterburn Soccer Show

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With the second leg on the way this coming weekend, Jose, Chris, and Nathan take time to break down the disappointing loss for FC Dallas against Vancouver. It was truly a one-sided match, as the Burn could never really get anything going. Luckily, they have a chance to redeem themselves on Saturday.

We jump right into that as well as a few positives (Michael Collodi!), take a look at recent North Texas SC rumors, and then close out with some predictions.

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Hey, we had a lighter show this week, with a few technical difficulties.

But we catch up on FC Dallas’ massive win over Vancouver, big performances from guys like Sarver, Collodi, and Urhoghide, and what it means for Quill’s leadership.

And we talk about North Texas SC crashing out of the playoffs. They missed Sarver for sure.

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This was not the weekend wanted, but FC Dallas still have pathways into the postseason if they win or if others falter. What do you hope for?

We hit the possibilities but talk about what lies ahead.

Plus some preview of North Texas SC taking on the Town FC.

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Here’s a quick reaction to a disappointing night.

Eric Quill was dismayed at a critical call by the ref that put Dallas in a hole. Lots to ponder.

All hope is not lost, of course. FC Dallas have not been eliminated.

We want to thank Luis for jumping on the show with us on short notice.

We had a full house on this one with Colin, Jose, Chris, and myself back in the action to break down FC Dallas’ come from behind win and North Texas SC doing the same. Both teams can take away so many positives for performances that give us hope.

Of course, FC Dallas will be on the road this weekend to play at Los Angeles Galaxy. If they win, they are in the postseason. So much riding on this one.

Listen in as we break it down, have some video from Eric Quill’s postgame press conference, hear from John Gall on his turnaround for NTSC, and more.

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I’m off to another soccer game, so here’s a quick video reaction to a massive win for FC Dallas.

Enjoy the night. The playoffs are still a possibility.

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Chris Winters joins us, and we start off by talking about North Texas SC’s disappointing home loss against Real Monarchs. This was not what they needed. While they are still above the playoff line, the margins are thin going into the final week of the MLS Next Pro regular season. Everything comes down to the LAFC2 match on Sunday. Afterburn Soccer will be there!

We then broke down the big result up in Portland, as hard a place to play as any. FC Dallas came back twice to grab a vital road point that keeps them in contention, even if other results did not go their way. With three games left, they control their own destiny. Can they get it done? How are we loving the newfound team vibes?

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There is no bigger story to FC Dallas’ transfer signings than… Christian Cappis.

No, Lucho Acosta, as heralded as his arrival was, did not have the same impact as Cappis this season.

In fact, Acosta is gone, and Cappis is now anchoring a resurgent midfield.

But Christian Cappis, who at one point in his young career wanted to sign for FC Dallas but was slotted somehow into Houston Dynamo’s territory (bizarre, I know), returned to Frisco at the right time after a solid number of years with various Scandinavian teams. That experience abroad no doubt seasoned him and helped him grow as a professional.

His leadership was needed.

I asked head coach Eric Quill after FC Dallas’ win over Austin FC about the midfielder and the qualities he possesses that has helped turn this ship around. Quill was more than happy to oblige, speaking especially about the leadership of the midfielder. Cappis has helped some of the younger guys, including Kaick, organize the midfield, find space, and develop. In fact, as we have mentioned on the pod, when Cappis is subbed off, FC Dallas suffers.

Listen to Quill and his glowing report on what Christian has brought to the Burn.

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A great show on Monday night, as we felt lifted by big performances from both FC Dallas and North Texas SC over the weekend.

Yes, FC Dallas is back in the playoff hunt on a six-game unbeaten streak led by Petar Musa and a resurgent side.

It’s fun to hear head coach Eric Quill’s enthusiasm and appreciation for the hard work of this team.

Their 3-1 win over the Rapids dominated a good chunk of our conversation.

North Texas SC traveled to Minnesota and found a big win of their own, 2-1. The win pushed them back into playoff contention.

We close out the show with predictions for what promises to be another fun weekend ahead.

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The big question - how will FC Dallas fare against Colorado next week? We close out the show with some predictions, but we’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. Will fans be disappointed? Is FC Dallas going to find another confident win?