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Afterburn Soccer Show - November 10, 2026

Nathan J. Hill — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:33:30 GMT

Afterburn Soccer Show - November 10, 2026

Tue, 10 Nov 2026 15:33:30 GMT

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Wow! What a regular season finale, as FC Dallas overcome a 1-0 deficit to trounce the Colorado Rapids out of the playoffs with a 3-1 win.

No, Musa didn’t score — in fact, we talk about that and whether we should be worried.

We aren’t. You shouldn’t be either.

Stay for the update on our next opponent in the Timbers, the best XI, and our expectations for the playoffs. Western Conference Final or bust!

3rd Degree the Podcast #382

3rd_Degree — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:12:00 GMT

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dennis McGowan, and Buzz Carrick - marvel at what a great season it's been for FC Dallas as they all look forward to a playoff challenge. Buzz misremembers his predictions from last February (he'll eat crow next week) before the team analyzes the Colorado win. FCD has a crowded calendar next year with all the extra Cups. A few Dallas players will miss some training time with call-ups.

Dallas Trinity tied Sporting JAX 1-1 but fielded a pretty strong XI now that Lee Nguyen has come around to 3rd Degree's way of thinking. Lancaster, Hamid, Cheesman, and Boeckman all stood out again. Three games remain; a trip to Tampa is up next.

Atlético Dallas has a player announcement on Tuesday; your hosts speculate on who it is.

Foro SC learns their Open Cup opponent, and Dallas College Mountain View is hosting the 2026 NJCAA D3 Men’s Championships. Support Local Soccer.

Music by Pappy Check!

LIVE: FC Dallas Secures the No. 2 Seed and Crushes the Rapids’ Dreams

Mon, 09 Nov 2026 23:40:27 GMT

On Saturday evening, FC Dallas were DAWGS once again, battling back from a 1 goal deficit to take down the Colorado Rapids at home, 3-1.

Yes, this was another game where we had doubts.

Another game when we wondered - hey, what is going on with our squad from Frisco?

And then, well, the collective did its thing, overcoming a vibrant start punctuated by plenty of close-calls and near misses on goal to enjoy a dominant performance from the young and brilliant Kaick. His assist and goal got the postseason party started. Valiente and Moreno added to the misery for a Rapids team who will now need to turn the page on 2026.

Overall, despite a few missteps, this was vintage FC Dallas. Their defense, their midfield, their strikers, and their substitutes ultimately just overpowered the visitors. It’s, in my opinion, what makes Dallas such a challenging opponent for most teams in Major League Soccer. No lead is safe.

We will spend the majority of the show at 7 PM CST looking ahead, setting our expectations.

How do you feel about playing the Portland Timbers?

I much preferred the team taking on the lowly Los Angeles Galaxy, but we now face the Timbers who are coming off of a 2-0 win at Austin FC. Traveling to the Pacific Northwest has never been easy for FC Dallas, but I still feel confident about this team’s chances to clean up the mistakes and start their playoff campaign strong. How are you feeling about the opponent?

Portland and Dallas played twice this year, ending in a 2-2 draw up in Portland and a 2-1 win victory at home. Could we see a report of those performances? Or are these different teams?

Should we be worried about Petar Musa?

Musa was snake bit again against a hapless Colorado Rapids side.

There are two ways to think about his performance, when the team as a whole was unlucky not to score like 5 goals.

First, Hansen, Colorado’s GK, played out of his mind, thwarting Musa every step of the way. Credit to that performance, but Musa was in the right place at the right time. His goals were inches away, just a bit unlucky on the night. Don’t sweat it — the goals will come.

Second, you can legitimately worry. Is he snatching at them a little too hard? Is he feeling the pressure? How does Quill ease the pressure off Musa with a nice break before their opening round match?

What are your expectations for FC Dallas’ postseason run?

Is it MLS Cup or bust?

Do you expect the team to at least make the second round?

In short, what will you be content with after this historic season for FC Dallas?

I’ll be curious what Colin and Jose think, but for me, it’s Cup or bust. This team is too good not to make a run to the Western Conference final, and, as good as Vancouver has been, I will take Dallas over them right now. It’s going to be a tough one though, but with the way the parts around Musa are developing, there can be no excuses.

See you at 7 PM CST as we go live over on YouTube!

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3rd Degree the Podcast Dallas Trinity Leadership Special

3rd_Degree — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 19:48:21 GMT

Ahead of Sunday’s Dallas Trinity Salute to Service match vs Sporting JAX, 3rd Degree’s Dennis McGowan sat down with Trinity’s President Charlie Neil and US Army Veteran Gus Cabarcas.

The trio talked about Gus’ time as a leader in both the United States Army and the NYPD, and how the lessons he learned there translate to youth sports and development of young talent. Charlie Neil spoke about what it means for DTFC to hold events like this and to be able to welcome veterans & their families to The Cotton Bowl.

Music by Pappy Check!

Afterburn Soccer Show - November 2, 2026

Nathan J. Hill — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:38:31 GMT

Afterburn Soccer Show - November 2, 2026

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:38:31 GMT

Thanks for your support as we continue to break down the latest FC Dallas results, news, and rumors.

Jose and Nathan jump right into a strange week with just a single point to show for it between Columbus Crew and Sporting Kansas City. How disappointed are we in FC Dallas’ performances? Are we concerned? What is to blame?

The good news is that FC Dallas is sitting in the 2nd and can only drop as low as 3rd as they prepare to face Colorado. That’s a great position to be in.

Who would you rather see FC Dallas play in the first round of the playoffs?
Can FCD still get a shot at CONCACAF Champions League?

One more week of the regular season ahead!

3rd Degree the Podcast #381

3rd_Degree — Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:10:00 GMT

Playoff crunch time is almost upon us all, and this week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dennis McGowan, and Buzz Carrick - go deep on the rough FC Dallas outings and the current playoff prognosis. The loss against the Crew and the tie with Sporting KC have muddied the positivity despite the excellent season. Petar Musa is showing signs of a big funk, Job is a work in progress and doesn't quite fit the tactics, and Coach Quill overcooked the rotations. Still, your hosts are optimistic about a solid playoff run once FCD takes care of the Colorado Rapids.

Dallas Trinity enjoyed a 3-0 home win against Fort Lauderdale. With four games left, Trinity holds its playoff fate in its own hands. Kalea Eichenberger was the surprise of the week and is making a case to start. Sporting Jax is at the Cotton Bowl this Sunday.

And Foro SC advances in 2027 US Open Cup Qualifying at the expense of the Denton Diablos.

Music by Pappy Check!

LIVE at 7 PM CST: Why are FC Dallas dropping points ahead of the playoffs?

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:11:34 GMT

Watching Major League Soccer is a rollercoaster of emotions.

Last week, Colin, Jose, and myself were living in a state of euphoria, with our beloved FC Dallas dominating en route to 7 points from three games. They were flirting with the top seed in the Western Conference. The squad was full of energy, fight, and attitude. Could this be our year?

A week later, fans are grumbling. Some are panicking. FC Dallas were humbled at home by a very good Columbus Crew side and then struggled to a draw on the road against lowly Kansas City. Is this the same time? Are they gassed and tired? Is Quill tinkering too much?

How will the team face their final test against Colorado Rapids, especially knowing they are promised a top four spot regardless and home field advantage?

We talk about it tonight at 7 PM CST on the ol’ YouTube.

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Afterburn Soccer Show - October 27, 2026

Nathan J. Hill — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:22:02 GMT

Afterburn Soccer Show - October 27, 2026

Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:22:02 GMT

We are drawing ever so closer to the end of the season, folks, and it is a fun time to be an FC Dallas fan.

We start off the show by talking about the 3-0 domination over the San Jose Earthquakes, with a brace for Golden Boot contender Petar Musa. Santiago Moreno added some joy as well, some whipped cream on the pumpkin pie. Will FC Dallas rise as high as no. 1 in the West? Our schedule is favorable, and of course it begins on Wednesday against a tough Columbus Crew team.

Our other topics include debating whether Eric Quill should be in the mix for Coach of the Year and Petar Musa should be MVP.

In short, yes.

Thanks for your support through this long season and a few hiccups here and there.

3rd Degree the Podcast #380

3rd_Degree — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 09:01:00 GMT

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dennis McGowan, and Buzz Carrick - enjoy second place!! FCD even has a chance to move into first. Your hosts will let you know just how long ago it was the last time that happened. But there's lots of love about this team, and lots of credit to go around. Three games to go - how did they get there? What's the goal now? How should they navigate these last three games: Crew, Sporting, and Rapids? Can your hosts not jinx it?

Dallas Trinity, on the other hand, did not make a good showing on the road. Nor did their coach. Questions need to be asked about the personnel decisions, the tactics, and the lack of adjustments. There are 5 games left; can Coach Nguyen right this thing? What are they even doing?

Huge local game this weekend, Foro at Denton Diablos for the Open Cup spot.

Music by Pappy Check!

LIVE: Afterburn Soccer Show Is Back

Mon, 26 Oct 2026 23:42:52 GMT

Hey folks.

Jose “El Chico” Carmona celebrated a birthday last Monday, so we are back with a live show tonight to break down all of the results and celebrate our own good news — FC Dallas is second in the West.

Will they be in contention for first in the MLS West?
Can Petar Musa win the MLS MVP?
Is Eric Quill a coach of the year candidate?

We will make our case tonight at 7 PM CST on Youtube.

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What Is Next for North Texas SC

Fri, 23 Oct 2026 22:20:36 GMT

After missing the playoffs on the final day of the regular season in a disappointing loss to the Rapids 2, John Gall, head coach of North Texas Soccer Club since 2023, was dismissed from his role on September 24, 2026. The move was hardly a shocker. Sure, a front office could have found some silver lining to rally the longtime FC Dallas academy man, giving him more time, but the way the 2026 season ended exemplified the problem. When everything was on the line, Gall couldn’t get the most out of his young squad.

Of course, his time with North Texas SC was not all bad. Famously, he led the charge as North Texas SC built up steam to its eventual 2024 MLS Next Pro Championship, before he joined Peter Luccin’s interim staff with the senior team. Unfortunately, since then, he could not get the team back into gear to push into serious contention after that amazing 2024 season. Sam Sarver was the catalyst of a late playoff push, a heroic final regular season performance, that propelled his squad into undeserved territory. Gall has struggled to offer answers since.

What John Gall Brought to North Texas SC

I want to be clear that I think John Gall has a future in coaching. USL-C teams should be looking at him. In particular, Orange County Soccer Club should interview this guy.

Heck, the fact that Peter Luccin added him to his first team staff when he took over FC Dallas in 2024 signals that Gall may be a presence pretty soon with the new Atlético Dallas.

Back when I had an initial conversation and researched his role for North Texas, Gall was an FC Dallas-hire through and through. He, of course, can trace his roots to being a practice player for the Dallas Burn, when the squad and league had few spots for international players of any caliber. Gall took over the Marcus High School soccer team as a way to get by and led their boys to multiple state championships. That notoriety landed him a position in the FC Dallas academy for his ability to develop youngsters, and from then on, he had a reputation as a guy who could identify and shepherd potential stars.

Too, Gall kind of meshed generally with Eric Quill’s culture change. He is a pragmatic style coach. He wants results. He wants effort. He wants a certain intensity. For young players, that can be a challenge, but it was clear that Gall advocated for and believed in the potential of the players under him. Slade Starnes, in particular, noted how instrumental Gall was in scouting college players connected to FC Dallas, keeping tabs on them and encouraging the club to give them an opportunity. Slade owes his current contract to his most recent head coach.

His largest successes, beyond the MLS Next Pro Championship, is selecting Sam Sarver and Michael Collodi through the FC Dallas system, both rising with confidence through North Texas and into the first team picture. Really, it’s solid work, even as Sarver projects as a solid squad guy with FC Dallas and Collodi has fallen to third string. You need squad pieces to build a championship squad, so developing a pathway is a helpful feather in the cap of any lower-tier head coach.

From the actual results, his record is solid, even though it has trended downward most recently. North Texas SC finished the 2026 season 8-10-10. In 2025, the squad made a late surge into the playoffs with an 11-11-6 record. The dominant squad in 2024 was the highlight of his coaching career, 16-4-8, even though he joined the first team staff midway through the season.

Overall, during post-game calls and interviews, John Gall was a personable and passionate coach. I don’t think he parsed his words carefully to avoid anyone’s ire. He was blunt. He was direct. He made his expectations clear, even when the results did not go his way.

What Fell Short During Gall’s Tenure

Picking up where I left off, Gall, especially after a series of poor performances, could sound like a broken record with his blunt talk. Coaching a group of young guys who were bound to make mistakes, his message, at least in how it was framed to media, was to try harder — put in more effort. I imagine on some level that is what coaches ask of any young player, but Gall didn’t seem to employ many tactical tweaks. Was it simply a struggle to find a consistent group of guys? Was there a better formation to fit the talent he had?

Was Gall more introspective in private?

Did his young players start to tune out his pragmatism?

Over this past season in particular, it just felt like Gall had few tools to get this roster in a better position, hence results would yo-yo from excitement to disappointment.

Was he limited by the tactics of the senior team? Obviously, youth teams are charged to replicate the strategies of the senior squads. North Texas SC certainly followed suit, but it didn’t always work. Was there freedom to try something else?

Gall definitely had his favorites. He rotated a lot, but he often preferred to go with older players rather than turn to the homegrowns that he was tasked with developing. If, of course, this was just a case of guys beating out other guys, this can be a harsh critique, but when he started his own son at left back over much more talented academy kids, this was at best a poor look for the North Texas project.

I actually don’t mind pragmatism for a team with fewer resources. If you are a head coach, being paid to do your job and win games, you are going to go with players that help you win games. Young players often struggle with inconsistency. There is a difference between a 22 year old and a 17 year old. It’s real. Gall, unfortunately, couldn’t figure out the right balance between winning now and developing the youngsters.

The next head coach will need to answer that question from day one.

What Was Not Gall’s Fault

Even if you felt like Gall was a mistake or given too long a leash, the relationship between FC Dallas in relation to North Texas SC can seem confusing at times.

On one hand, you have an organization that prides its academy, and indeed, with guys like Chris Richards, Weston McKennie, and Ricardo Pepi coming through the ranks, they should have high expectations. They should focus on developing homegrowns. That means that sometimes you have homegrown players who are not ready for the limelight. Still, they need minutes to figure out who they are and if they have the ability to make a difference. Those minutes are valuable as part of a development pathway.

On the other hand, FC Dallas also goes out and participates heavily in the MLS SuperDraft. Sam Sarver is an example of a gem that just needed the opportunity. Great! However, are you selecting players who are going to come in and take minutes from homegrowns who need to develop? Are you filling a few spots where the depth is thin and a draft pick has some upside? Or are you just looking to find some more mature players to win now at the MLS Next Pro level?

This isn’t necessarily a binary kind of decision. FC Dallas is always looking for and dreaming of identifying that next Mauro Diaz. If you can find him in the SuperDraft, why not grab him and develop him? And yet, if you have that kid coming through the ranks, how do you put the right pieces and right coaching around him to succeed? Development is never linear. There are steps forward and back, but Dallas needs to find their way to follow through on the patience and commitment to these young players, even if it means their senior team suffers in the short term.

Finally, Gall regularly had to integrate guys from the first team who needed minutes. Look, this isn’t a bad thing. Reserve teams should serve a purpose to help first team guys get fit after recovering from injury or just not playing for a while. I’d rather Caleb Swann get some minutes in some action from time to time rather than just sitting on the bench for the senior team. But how do you build consistency when you have guys coming up and down, not getting to practice with the squad? Gall, or any coach in his position, also needs the power to say no. You can’t start guys who haven’t practiced with the squad all week and expect a solid result.

Some of these questions and strategies are big picture and need to be answered by the FC Dallas front office especially as they build a great environment and product in Mansfield.

Ultimately

The most clear path forward is for FC Dallas to focus on what purpose North Texas serves. The move to Mansfield, perhaps even rebranding as Mansfield FC someday, adds to the tricky balancing act. Are we about winning championships and dominating the league with guys who have experience and physical tools? Do we want to sell tickets above all else? If so, play the SuperDraft. Go for guys who have proven abilities. Bench the young talented players until they show they can offer something. Identify stars that can be marketed.

If not, then, build a club that is going to identify talent, especially local talent, and give those talented youngsters minutes. It may not always look pretty, but it will pay dividends down the line as some of those youngsters make the next step.

One cool thing about being an FCD fan is that I can say that I watched Ricard Pepi rise from his academy days to the national team stage. I hope I get to add a whole host of names to that list. I want FC Dallas to be that pathway for a lot of youngsters, for kids who eventually make their mark on the international stage.

But to get on that pathway, they need minutes. They need an outlet. North Texas SC is that outlet.

What are your thoughts? Can North Texas SC serve that pathway or does FC Dallas need to diversify its pathways to develop the next generation of stars?

3rd Degree the Podcast #379

3rd_Degree — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 09:17:00 GMT

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, it was almost a total win episode! Your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dennis McGowan, and Buzz Carrick - dissect the two FC Dallas results: a win vs. Seattle and a (rotated) tie at Houston. Kaick, Moore, Daniel, Cappis, Job... lots to talk about. Can FCD climb to second in the West? A big game this week against San Jose may be the key, good or bad.

Dallas Trinity won the State Fair Clásico over Chivas Femenil with some exciting play from several reserve players. They get back to league play against DC Power next, and Dennis says some players may have elevated themselves into the XI from the Clásico.

North Texas SC won a scrimmage against Foro SC 2-1 this weekend. Foro faces Denton Diablos in 2027 US Open Cup Qualifying on the 31st.

Music by Pappy Check!

FC Dallas Are Contenders After Gritty Result in Houston

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 03:25:47 GMT

Christian Cappis scores to open up the game. Credit to the FC Dallas media crew for their amazing work!

As Sam Sarver chucked a beer into the Houston stands, promptly earning himself a red card, fans of this FC Dallas team could hear, once again, those iconic words in how Eric Quill introduced himself on his return to Frisco:

“I want dawgs.”

Move over Oscar Pareja’s busca la forma — Quill wanted a team with an attitude, with grit, with fight and determination to not back down.

And despite some unfortunate results, especially dropped points at home, Quill and this gnarly collection of players have delivered, especially in some tough games when fans would have been fine with a close loss or a lucky draw. FC Dallas have found a way to win, to grind out results in a very deep and talented Western Conference. When the results weren’t coming at home, Dallas snatched them on the road.

The end game - FC Dallas has clinched a playoff spot with 51 points, third in the West.

And there is plenty of soccer left to play.

Looking back at this week, FC Dallas could have collapsed after the late goals given up against Charlotte. In what should have been at least a draw, if not all three points, the team returned to Frisco licking their wounds. In years past, this would have been a mental test that had some guys panicky.

Instead, Dallas welcomed Seattle Sounders to the Toyota and took them down in the kind of professional performance we have lacked. It wasn’t necessarily beautiful soccer, but buoyed by a bunch of saves by Daniel, the home side downed their Western conference rivals and bounced back strong from that East Coast trip. When your star striker doesn’t score, you need to find a way. And they did.

I mean, look at this from Kaick:

This team is doing special things. Everyone is contributing.

Against Houston, you didn’t need to be a master soccer statistician to know this was going to be a brutal and physical game. These teams both took the field and played like they don’t like each other. That’s how it should be in a Texas derby!

Christian Cappis got a clutch goal — again, everyone is contributing. Petar Musa had his PK saved after the first one was called back. And the defense looked shaky down the stretch, a problem that needs to be addressed in these final few games, but when the Moose was given the chance to bury a game tying score from the spot, he did what he does best.

The Copa Tejas is over. FC Dallas reign over Texas.

El Capitan is also back home where it belongs.

While we didn’t have a show on Monday (happy birthday, Jose), FC Dallas don’t have to settle for 51 points. Three of their next four are at home. All of them are ripe for wins. The squad is healthy, and newcomer Daniel Job appears excited to be suiting up for Dallas and showcasing what makes him so dangerous.

This team is a contender. This team can make a deep run. This team could even go all the way if they maintain this spirit, this edge, this fight.

Here’s what Quill said after the Houston match: “We have a championship mentality, and we’re going to keep fighting.”

I’ll be scoping out a few questions and threads over the next week or two:

Will Daniel Job get another start or force his way into the lineup? His early performances have highlighted his great physical skills, and it usually takes a newcomer some time to adjust to Major League Soccer. But why not? Job’s touch on the ball and his dangerous runs offer Quill another high octane resource off the bench… or from the gates to terrorize opponents.
Will the defense click? It’s too late in the season to make structural changes or try to find the best lineup. At this point, we know Shaq Moore, Osaze Urhoghide, Nolan Norris, Herman Johansson, Ibeagha, and Abubakar are all going to get minutes and play key roles. Bernard Kamungo is solid at left wing back, but he still can make mistakes. Nolan can too. Maybe the coaches just need to get this crew to keep working on their communication skills. I’d love to see a couple of clean sheets coming out of these final four games to have the group confident.
Quill’s problem with this roster is that he has a bunch of guys, all of whom can make a difference. It’s the challenge to figure out which set of guys to roll out each game. How many times have we seen Patrickson Delgado play brilliant then fall off the face of the earth? Which set of midfielders are healthy and work well together? At this point, Kaick and Valiente have done more than enough to be locks, but we learn a lot about what the optimum midfield trio is down the stretch.

Let’s end with more Sam Sarver.

This totally explains the red card. He could have hurt someone. But also, FC Dallas better sign this man to a contract extension. What a game.

Afterburn Soccer Show - October 12, 2026

Nathan J. Hill — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:21:03 GMT

Afterburn Soccer Show - October 12, 2026

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:21:03 GMT

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Jose Carmona and Nathan jump into things right away, looking back at an ultimately disappointing loss in Charlotte for FC Dallas. While Petar Musa got his 19th goal of the season, a record setting mark, the late collapse spoiled points on the road for our boys from Frisco.

We hit the game, we talk about North Texas SC changes, and we check out the schedule ahead.

Thanks for your support!

Live at 7 PM CST: FC Dallas Drops Points in Charlotte

Mon, 12 Oct 2026 21:22:13 GMT

Hey, folks, Afterburn is back this evening for a bit to break down the most recent result for FC Dallas in Charlotte.

We go live at 7 PM CST.

It was not the weekend any of us wanted or expected.

FC Dallas came out of international break without Musa starting, no doubt due to the busy travel schedule as he has been with the Croatian national team.

Overall, despite a strong start, FC Dallas collapsed deep in the second half.

The rainy weather also may have played a factor, as the conditions made for some nervy soccer.

For most of the match, though, FC Dallas, while far from perfect, looked to be in control. Logan Farrington smashed in a beautiful cross from Herman Johansson for the opening goal. Petar Musa, coming on in the second half, found another one, his 19th of the season. The squad looked strong.

When 2-0 up later into the second, you know your opponent is going to push, but surely FC Dallas would find the grit, as they have done before, to see out the result.

Sadly, no.

FC Dallas proceeded to wilt under the late game pressure and give up three goals in a defensive disaster class. It’s hard to point at just one performance on that back line or in goal, but you hoped the guys would have found some way to lock down things, even to preserve a point. Unfortunately, I think the goalkeeper battle may get re-ignited after this one. Someone has to step up and organize the back line. Somehow, someone in the midfield needs to find a way disrupt those quick counter attacks.

“We’re all upset. We played beautifully, had the game in hand, and then dropped our guard and got punished for the first goal. The momentum shifted to their side, and their belief grew. We let that momentum swallow us up and never regained control to build it back on our side,” head coach Eric Quill told media after the match. “We were sloppy with the ball, loose in transition, and our box defending went missing. This is a missed opportunity that we have to make right because we all know we should have won this game. But as we’ve done all year, we’re going to pick ourselves up. We’ll have the belief on Wednesday night to come back and rectify what just happened. All we can do is look at it, put it in the memory bank and make sure we never let it happen again.”

I know folks were fussing about Bernard Kamungo’s less than stellar defending, but especially on that final goal, every defender looked out of sorts.

The bright spot remains Petar Musa. He’s performing at a MVP level, and he deserves the plaudits coming his way. He also bought a house, so he is sticking around?

The schedule ahead is going to be a battle to the finish. FC Dallas still sit in 3rd place, which is a great place to be, but the Charlotte result reminds this team that there is little room for error going ahead. With six games ahead, two this week alone, everything is on the line.

See you in a few hours!

3rd Degree the Podcast #378

3rd_Degree — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:29:00 GMT

Surprise, it's a Monday podcast again!

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dennis McGowan, and Buzz Carrick - are all a little bummed as both FC Dallas and Dallas Trinity had stinker performances.

FC Dallas had a two-goal loss on the road and let it get away. Things were looking good, and it was some enjoyable soccer, then mistakes were made on the field and by the coach. Defensive frailties were exposed, and it all went sideways. But this team is still good, and it has three tough 6-point games coming up next, including this week against Seattle and Houston.

Dallas Trinity went to play Brooklyn on that tiny little bandbox, and it led to some horrible soccer. Trinity didn't have much of an answer except Jasmine Hamid and 1800 midfielders. Trinity could have taken the game, but Hamid hit the post on her PK. The State Fair of Texas Clásico against Chivas Femenil. Should be a lot of fun at the Fair.

And Buzz has a North Texas SC update.

Music by Pappy Check!

3rd Degree the Podcast #377

3rd_Degree — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:43:00 GMT

There were no games this last weekend to talk about on this episode of 3rd Degree the Podcast, but you don't know your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dennis McGowan, and Buzz Carrick - if you think that means they got nothing to talk about.

Starting with FC Dallas and what a fantastic stretch run there is to look forward to. Yes, Petar Musa is key, but so is Joaquín Valiente. Does this team have a first XI? What's more important in the playoffs: home field or a certain opponent? Charlotte is ahead this weekend, and Buzz has a small concern. The fellas on SoccerWise enjoyed Peter's Sack-Assist stat from last week.

Dallas Trinity also returns to action with a roady at Brooklyn (no sleep 'till). Is that the worst home field in US pro soccer? Coach Nguyen has some tough decisions to make in his XI each week, but he's also got some looming this winter, as the sprint season is already half over.

And with all the young talent coming into the USMNT, Peter asks the question, "Where has all the FC Dallas-to-the-US talent gone?"

Music by Pappy Check!

Afterburn Soccer Show - September 28, 2026

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:54:55 GMT

Thanks again for your support through this season.

The highlights of this episode:

FC Dallas win over LAFC 1-0.
FC Dallas are second in the west.
FC Dallas got a coach fired (sorry, LAFC).
John Gall out as North Texas HC.
No game next week.
While rumors abound, Musa bought a house.

Thanks for your support! We love our FC Dallas family!

Afterburn Soccer Show - September 28, 2026

Nathan J. Hill — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:54:55 GMT

3rd Degree the Podcast #376

3rd_Degree — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, you win some, you lose some. Your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dennis McGowan, and Buzz Carrick - break down the FC Dallas win over LAFC. A win so annoying to LA that they fired their coach! A win built on quality defense. A win that got FC Dallas into 2nd place in the West. Is it time to start worrying about Coach Eric Quill getting poached by someone with deep pockets? There was a new Job in town; how did he do? Plus, Petar Musa says he wants to get back to Europe! Is it time to panic? Good thing FCD is off this weekend.

On the losing end was Dallas Trinity, who got rolled by the defending champs, Lexington SC. Yes, some chances went missing, but Lexington had too much for the Golden Girls to handle. Perhaps Coach Nguyen could have gone at this one differently? Trinity is also off this weekend. They too will be missing some pieces soon.

Plus, in North Texas SC news, John Gall was not retained.

Music by Pappy Check!

LIVE Tonight at 7 PM CST: FC Dallas Win & LAFC fire their head coach.

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:54:22 GMT

Welcome back to the Afterburn Soccer Show.

It will just be Nathan and MrCoov tonight as we break down a busy weekend of action and news for FC Dallas and North Texas SC.

For starters, FC Dallas got the job done with a solid 1-0 win over Los Angeles FC at home. Both teams were missing key players, and while there is always a controversial call or two, Osaze Urhoghide’s towering header was enough to seal the win at home. The result pushes FC Dallas to 2nd place in the West, a huge result and climb.

Following the loss, Los Angeles FC fired their head coach. What an effect that this team has over their rivals.

North Texas SC also made the departure of John Gall official. We’ll have more about this later in the week, but the move made sense to provide a change at the club. Gall concludes a very solid tenure, and no doubt, he will find other places to land in the soccer landscape.

We will hit these topics and others.

See you in a bit!