MLS FC Dallas

FC Dallas Weekly Update

Published on July 25, 2005 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Dallas News Release


FC DALLAS DEPARTS FOR NEW YORK IN WEDNESDAY ROAD MATCH: FC Dallas will head out again on the road to take on the MetroStars at Giants Stadium in New Jersey this Wednesday evening (6:30 p.m. CST). The match against the MetroStars will be the third and final of three straight for the team on the road as they were defeated in New England on July 16 (3-2) and at Real Salt Lake last Saturday evening (3-0). This is the final road match for the team before the grand opening of Pizza Hut Park on August 6 versus the MetroStars.

The squad is currently tied for first place in the Western Conference with a 10-4-4 record for 34 points. Although San Jose also has 34 points, they have played two fewer matches. The 34 points after 18 matches is the best start for the club in team history.

The MetroStars match can be heard on English Radio (KFCD - 990 AM) and on Spanish Radio (Radio AYO - 1540 AM).

TRAINING SCHEDULE*:

Tuesday, July 26 9 a.m. @ Blue Sky in The Colony

Wednesday, July 27 MLS Match: FC Dallas (10-4-4) @ MetroStars (6-6-7) at 8:30 p.m. (CST)

Thursday, July 28 DAY OFF - ALL-STAR BREAK

Friday, July 29 DAY OFF - ALL-STAR BREAK

Saturday, July 30 2005 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game

MLS All-Stars vs. Fulham FC in Columbus (2:30 p.m. CST - ABC)

* Schedule is subject to change. Please call Mark Janko at (214) 777-0203 to confirm times.

LEAGUE-HIGH SIX FC DALLAS ALL-STARS READY FOR SATURDAY: With an MLS-high six All-Stars representing FC Dallas this year at the 2005 Sierra Mist MLS All-Star Game, FC Dallas fans will have a great opportunity to watch their favorite players this Saturday. The match will be televised live on ABC Sports beginning at 2:30 p.m. (Central Time). The MLS All-Stars will take on English Premier League club Fulham FC at Crew Stadium in Columbus. FC Dallas Head Coach Colin Clarke and his staff will be joined by six players from his team, including forwards Eddie Johnson (starter) and Carlos Ruiz (starter), midfielders Ronnie O'Brien (starter) and Simo Valakari, defender Greg Vanney (starter), and goalkeeper Scott Garlick.

FC DALLAS FINISHES LONG ROAD STRETCH: Wednesday night at the MetroStars will finish a stretch that has seen FC Dallas play 13 of their first 19 matches on the road. Beginning with the team's opening night on August 6, FC Dallas will finish the season with 10 of their final 13 matches at home. Thus far this season, they have been very successful in Dallas, going 5-0-1 at the Cotton Bowl.

FC DALLAS WEEKLY HEADS TO DAVE AND BUSTER'S IN FRISCO: Please join us this week for the weekly FC Dallas Radio Show with Ray Canevari on KFCD 990 AM. "FC Dallas Weekly" airs every Thursday from 6 - 7 p.m. on KFCD. Continuing this week, Canevari and KFCD will take the weekly show to Dave and Buster's at the Stonebriar Mall in Frisco. This week, Canevari is scheduled to have interviews with Head Coach Colin Clarke and an FC Dallas player to be announced later in the week.

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