This episode of the FC Dallas Agenda is dedicated to Elizabeth Angle, her family, and loved ones. 

Two matches, two wins for FC Dallas in Portugal as they took care of (sorta) Brondby 5-2 on Monday. Ryan, Garrett, and Steve convene to discuss the second preseason outing in Portugal including a new tactical wrinkle, who impressed, and more. 

Our interview this week features our first ever three time guest, and it's manager Eric Quill. Ryan sits down with the second year bench boss to talk the difference a year makes in preseason, the benefits of doing training camp half a world away, and more.

Then the lads finish up with a recap of FC Dallas academy products around the world including one Champions League scorer staying put and another rumored on the move.

2:12 FC Dallas-Brondby Review

39:59 Eric Quill Interview

54:20 FC Dallas Academy Products Abroad

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday during the regular season as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale. 

In the face of impending Artic doom and a six hour time difference across the Atlantic, the FC Dallas Agenda remains unphased as the lads reconvene for their second episode of the new season. Ryan, Garrett, and Steve spend a lot of time breaking down the club's first preseason game, a 4-nil victory against Portimonense. They talk through who played, who didn't, and who performed well in the sixty minute preseason debut. They also break down who succeeded at karaoke after the victory.

Speaking of debuts Ryan spoke with one of Dallas' new signings this winter Herman Johansson. They talk about the Swede's journey to Dallas and his impressions of his new team among other things.

The lads then finish up with a bit of roster and league news including a familiar loan for a Dallas player and some transfer window changes made by the league. 

1:36 Ryan's Karaoke Night Report

6:00 FC Dallas-Portimonense Preseason Breakdown

34:43 Herman Johansson Interview

44:02 Enes Sali Loaned; MLS GAM/Transfer Window Updates

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday during the regular season as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale. 

After a shorter winter than last, the FC Dallas Agenda is back for its second season covering all things FC Dallas soccer. Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis spend the first segment getting you back up to speed on everything you might have missed the Burn doing during this off-season. Signings, departures, the Superdraft, all that and more are covered.

Then the first guest of the year is a big one, as FC Dallas Chief Soccer Officer Andre Zanotta joins the Agenda for a long ranging interview. He talks the new signings from this off-season, the status of Dallas' open Designated Player Spot, the process behind Dallas' current player acquisition strategy, and what he's looking forward to most as the team heads to Portugal later this week.

To close out the season 2 debut the lads talk about the one big thing they each want to see from the club as they go through their initial workouts ahead of the February 21st opener against Toronto FC at Toyota Stadium.

2:05 Off-season review

15:18 Andre Zanotta interview

51:22 Preseason predictions

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale. 

The FC Dallas off-season is in full swing, and the next major date on the calendar is the 2026 MLS SuperDraft set for December 18th. In anticipation of that event Ryan and Garrett got together for a quick primer about what to expect from the event and Dallas' recent history of finding gems.

Then we get to a pair of interviews starting with FC Dallas' Director of Scouting Leo Baldo making his return to the Agenda. He discusses the process of finding players for the draft, what the club is looking for both in style and outcome, and much much more.

That's followed up with a chat from one of Dallas' best recent draft picks in striker Logan Farrington. The former #3 overall selection talks the draft process from a player perspective, what his draft day looked like before being picked by the Burn, and his ramp up period going from major college soccer to MLS in a matter of months. 

2:06 MLS SuperDraft primer

11:04 Leo Baldo interview

39:20 Logan Farrington interview

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.    

This afternoon the world found out all 16 groups for the 2026 FIFA World Cup happening across North America. After the teams discovered their fate, Garrett and Ryan got the first blush reaction from a trio of players connected to FC Dallas who are strong contenders to play for their nations next year for the biggest prize of them all.

Garrett starts us off talking to Crystal Palace defender Chris Richards and Olympique Lyon midfielder Tanner Tessman who hope to represent the US against Paraguay, Australia, and a mystery UEFA playoff winner.

Ryan then steps in to speak live from Croatia with current FC Dallas striker Petar Musa. They talk about his goal which sent Croatia to the World Cup as well as his thoughts on potentially facing England, Ghana, and Panama next year. 

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.    

With FC Dallas in full off-season mode, so too are the Agenda lads as they're back to begin the winter work of breaking down the Burn. They start with today's news of Dallas announcing their roster decisions for the winter. They talk through what if anything surprised them while also paying tribute to a long serving player moving on.

Then it's all about the Agenda worldwide, as FC Dallas made big impacts on World Cup qualifying around the globe. They break down how the Toros helped not one but two nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup and showed out in recent USMNT action. 

A special treat for Dallas fans as Garrett Melcer chatted with the Moose himself Petar Musa via the miracle of the telephone. Musa talks getting the call to join the Croatian national team, what it was like scoring the clinching goal, and much more about playing for his home nation.

The lads close out the pod by discussing the biggest MLS story in years: The coming MLS calendar shift in 2027. They break down what it means for the league, FC Dallas, and how a newly formed division might look for the Burn when the shift happens in two years.

3:36 FC Dallas roster decisions

20:50 FC Dallas' international impact

26:10 Petar Musa interview

46:10 MLS calendar change talk

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.    

The season might be over, but the fun never stops on the FC Dallas Agenda. Ryan, Garrett, and Steve do their first post-2025 season episode reviewing a strong showing by the Burn in their final playoff loss against the Whitecaps at Toyota Stadium. They talk about the lasting feeling the team gave supporters after the final whistle, who showed out when it mattered, and what to take into 2026 from it.

With the game behind them, it's time to start reviewing the season as a whole. The Agenda lads went through a few different takeaways and superlatives from the season, including team MVP, breakout star, and many more. 

3:22 Game two review

20:00 10 Takeaways from the 2025 FC Dallas Season

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.    

The 2025 FC Dallas season came to an end Saturday night, as the squad lost in penalties to the Vancouver Whitecaps in Game 2 of their MLS Cup Playoffs first round series. Sam, Ryan, and Steve talk through a brave performance on the pitch by Dallas despite the outcome, who did a lot with the time they had on the pitch, and what Saturday's match showed supporters about the club's future under Eric Quill.

This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on November 1st, 2025. 

After a not at all Sunday Funday for FC Dallas, losing 3-nil to the Vancouver Whitecaps in Game 1 of their first round playoff series it's all or nothing in Game 2 at Toyota Stadium. Ryan, Steve, and Garrett break down what happened up at BC Place last weekend soup to nuts, including the specific tactic that had the Burn in turmoil.

The first of two interviews is up after that, with Dallas starting goalkeeper Michael Collodi joining the pod. He talks with Ryan about the game, his mentality during tough moments, and how the team can rebound as the series shifts to Frisco.

The lads then discuss the MLS Playoffs at large so far including of all people Steve taking a side against officiating.

Interview #2 comes as the preview of Game 2 begins, as Ryan sat down with Whitecaps play by play man Asa Rehman to discuss what the opposition might expect in the serie's second game as well as talking through the record breaking atmosphere from Game 1.

Closing it down are the Agenda lads adding their own expectations for what's almost certainly the final game at Toyota Stadium in 2025. Lineup expectations, what they want to see from whoever plays, and much more.

0:46 Game 1 Review

19:55 Michael Collodi Interview

25:38 MLS Playoffs So Far

39:57 Asa Rehman Interview

44:46 Game 2 Preview

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.    

A no good very bad night in Vancouver for FC Dallas, as they fall 3-nil to the Whitecaps in Game 1 of their 2025 MLS Cup Playoff First Round series. Sam, Ryan, and Steve break down what was not an all around great performance from the Burn at BC Place, what needs to change ahead of Game 2 in Frisco next Saturday, and how this loss could affect the mentality of the team going forward. 

This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on October 26th, 2025.