FC Dallas

The Football Club Dallas 1996 is an American football franchise of the Major League Soccer from Frisco, Texas, a suburb of Dallas. The franchise was founded in 1996 as Dallas Burn SC and took in the MLS inaugural season in 1996 on the game mode.

The only title was won in 1997 when the crew of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup won. Since 2005, the team plays at Toyota Stadium. Owner of the franchise since 2003, Clark Hunt, which the Columbus Crew and the NFL team Kansas City Chiefs belongs.

  • 4.1 fan groups
  • 4.2 rivalries
  • 5.1 Organization
  • 5.2 sponsors
  • 7.1 Current Senior Squad
  • 7.2 Existing Players
  • 7.3 Coaching staff
  • 7.4 Existing trainer

History

Dallas Burn SC: 1996-2005

On June 6, 1995, Dallas part of the Major League Soccer. From this, the team Dallas Burn SC, that presented to the public for the first time on 17 October 1995 was born.

On 14 April 1996, the team made ​​its debut in Major League Soccer. They defeated San Jose Clash in the former home of Cotton Bowl. 27 779 saw this game. The former football goalkeeper and one of the pioneers of the MLS, Dave you, First coach of Dallas was. The team reached the second place in the Western Conference. In the play-offs Burns could reach the Conference finals, had to be there but Los Angeles Galaxy defeated.

1997 won the franchise the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. They defeated DC United 5-3 on penalties. In the league, the team reached the 3rd place in the Western Conference and met in the play- offs again at Los Angeles Galaxy, but that could be defeated this time. In the semifinals, however, it was over. The Colorado Rapids won with a total of 3:1.

Dallas Burn made ​​it to the seasons 2003 and 2004 to qualify again for the play- offs.

In 2002, the team moved into the Dragon Stadium in Southlake around since the Cotton Bowl has been renovated. This change came with the fans is not good, because the Dragon Stadium has artificial turf with permanent lines for American football. Upon completion of the renovations, the franchise returned in 2004 in the Cotton Bowl back.

FC Dallas: 2006 -present

Finally, in 2005 Pizza Hut was opened Park ( current name Toyota Stadium ). This is to soccer -specific stadium, which the club shares with local high school football teams. To celebrate the move itself was the franchise with FC Dallas soccer a typical name.

In the following three seasons, the team always reached the quarter-finals of the play-offs. 2006 Dallas reached the first place in the Western Conference, but could the title of MLS Supporters' Shield not reach as point- best team in the regular season. 2005 and 2007, the team was also the final of the U.S. Open Cup.

The seasons of 2008 and 2009 were less successful. The play-offs could not be reached and in response, the former coach Steve Morrow was released at the end of the 2008 season. Schellas Hyndman was obliged beginning of the 2009 season and led the team in 2010 in the final of the play-offs. This season has been the most successful.

At the end of the 2013 season Schellas Hyndman tratt back as a coach. This was due to the continued failure of the team that failed to reach the play-offs in 2012 and 2013.

Colours and Coat of Arms

The colors from the Dallas Burn SC were red and black. The coat of arms consisted of a horse that spits fire and the lettering BURN wears underneath. 2006, the team name and colors have been changed. FC Dallas plays now in the colors red, blue, silver and white. The logo was redesigned. It now includes the new colors and a bull is found in the middle.

Logo FC Dallas ( 2005 -)

Stadium

  • Cotton Bowl; Dallas, Texas (1996-2002, 2004-2005)
  • Old Panther Field; Duncanville, Texas (1999, 2001, 2004 ) 3 games in U.S. Open Cup
  • Dragon Stadium; Southlake, Texas ( 2003)
  • Toyota Stadium; Frisco, Texas ( 2005 -)

From 1996 to 2002 the team played in the 92,100 -seat Cotton Bowl in Dallas. To save money moved Dallas in 2003 in the Dragon Stadium to South Lake. In the High School Stadium every home game for the 2003 season was held. After Fanprotesten the team moved again to the Cotton Bowl. A further reason for this was also the Alcoholic ban, which applies in a public high school.

Since August 2005, the FC Dallas plays at Toyota Stadium, which is located in Frisco.

Fans and rivals

Fan groups

The largest Fangruppierung is the " Hoops Nation" or " FCD Nation" ( since 2009). This association was founded during the MLS play-offs in 2006. The nation is the only officially recognized fan club of franchises. The members are entitled to cheaper tickets and other services. Another Fangruppierung is the resulting 1996 " Inferno". This has a cooperation with the FCD Nation and its members also benefit from the services of the FC Dallas towards his fans.

Other active fan groups are the " La Raza Latina " and "El Matador".

Rivalries

The most important rival of FC Dallas is the Chicago Fire SC. Since 2001, the Brimstone Cup will be played between these teams. This competition was launched by fans of both teams. The winner is the team that wins the direct comparison during the regular season. Since the 2006 season with Houston Dynamo exists another MLS team in the state of Texas.

Organisation and sponsors

Organization

Owner of FC Dallas Clark Hunt, Lamar Hunt 's father had in 2003 bought the rights to the franchise Dallas Burn. Before Dallas was managed by the Major League Soccer directly. President and Chief Executive Officer Doug Quinn. This is supported by the Vice - President Kelly Weller (Marketing, Communications & Strategic Planning), Jimmy Smith (Finance) and supports Matt McInnis (Business Development & Partnership Marketing).

Sponsors

Jersey sponsor of FC Dallas is AdvoCare, an American food manufacturers. Other sponsors include Budweiser, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and The Dallas Morning News.

Media

All matches of FC Dallas are transmitted through the television stations FSN Southwest and KFWD. Here are the Games of the two former Dallas players Bobby Rhine and Steve Jolley be commented.

On the radio, the games at the stations WBAP, in English, and at 1540 ESPN Deportes (Spanish) to be transferred.

Players and staff

Current Senior Squad

As of November 6, 2013

Existing players

Coaching staff

As of November 13, 2013

  • United States Marco Ferruzzi (assistant coach )
  • Ireland Drew Keeshan (assistant coach )
  • Brent Erwin (assistant coach )
  • Skylar Richards ( Fitness Trainer)

Previous coach

  • United States Dave you (1996-2000)
  • United States Mike Jeffries (2001-2003)
  • Northern Ireland Colin Clarke (2003-2006)
  • Northern Ireland Steve Morrow (2006-2008)
  • United States Marco Ferruzzi ( 2008) ( interim)
  • United States Schellas Hyndman (2008-2013)
  • Major League Soccer (1996-2002)
  • Hunt Sports Group (2003 -)

Achievements

  • Winner (play- off) (1 ): 2010
  • Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Winner ( 1): 1997
  • Finale ( 2): 2005, 2007
  • Further success Brimstone Cup ( 7): 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010
  • Texas Derby ( 2): 2008, 2010
  • Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup ( 1 ): 2010

Statistics

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