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Inaugural Dallas Soccer Tribute Match to be played at Pizza Hut Park on June 13

May 28, 2009 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
FC Dallas News Release


FRISCO, TX (Thursday, May 28, 2009) - FC Dallas today announced that the team will hold its inaugural Dallas Soccer Tribute Match at Pizza Hut Park on Saturday, June 13, prior to the FC Dallas versus Houston Dynamo game (7:30 p.m. CT live on Fox Soccer Channel). The game will honor all past Dallas professional soccer players including those that played for the Dallas Tornado (North American Soccer League), Dallas Sidekicks (Major Indoor Soccer League), and Dallas Burn / FC Dallas (Major League Soccer).

The Dallas Soccer Tribute Match will kick off at 5:15 p.m. and will be played in 25-minute halves. Among those scheduled to play include Zequinha and Bobby Moffat (Dallas Tornado); David Doyle and Terry Woodberry (Dallas Sidekicks); Oscar Pareja, Jorge "Zarco" Rodriguez, Chad Deering and Bobby Rhine (Dallas Burn / FC Dallas).

Information on participating players can be found below, with additional players to be announced on FCDallas.com. All alumni in attendance will be recognized at halftime of the FC Dallas versus Houston Dynamo game that night.

The players will wear special edition jerseys featuring all past Dallas professional soccer team logos, and a limited quantity of the tribute match jerseys will be sold in the FC Dallas team shop located on the northeast corner of the stadium.

To purchase tickets to the Dallas Soccer Tribute Match and FC Dallas game, visit FCDallas.com, Ticketmaster.com, or call 888.FCD.GOAL (888.323.4625) for more information. Parking is free for all FC Dallas games at Pizza Hut Park.

Zequinha

Brazilian forward who played with Dallas Tornado from 1979-1981. Totaled 18 goals and 23 assists during his time with the Tornado. Was a member of Brazil's 1974 World Cup team.

Bobby Moffat

Joined the Dallas Tornado in 1971 after spending the first 10 years of his professional career with England's Portsmouth FC. Would go on to play nine seasons with the Tornado. Scored the winning goal in the third and decisive game of the NASL Championship series versus Atlanta in 1971 to give the Tornado its first NASL Championship trophy. Member of the 2008 Texans Credit Union Walk of Fame induction class.

David Doyle

Spent 13 seasons with the Dallas Sidekicks from 1991-2004. Finished his career with 221 goals and 170 assists.

Terry Woodberry

London native who spent seven seasons with the Dallas Sidekicks from 1989-91, 1996, and 1999-2001. Notched 79 goals and 42 assists in 178 games with the Sidekicks. Uncle of London Woodberry, who currently plays for the FC Dallas Juniors U-18 team.

Oscar Pareja

Played eight seasons as a midfielder for then-Dallas Burn from 1998-2005. Recorded 13 goals and 47 assists as a Dallas player. Ranks second all-time in club history in starts (144) and assists (47). Was selected team MVP in 2001 and 2002 and was also voted to the MLS Best XI Team in 2001. Currently serves as the FC Dallas Youth Director of Player Development, Head Coach of the FCD Juniors U-18, and Co-Head Coach of the FCD Juniors U-16.

Jorge "Zarco" Rodriguez

Played six seasons for then-Dallas Burn from 1997-2002. Second all-time in Dallas history with 12,972 minutes played. Converted more penalty kicks (seven) than any other Dallas player (Kenny Cooper currently has 6). His 25 career goals rank fifth in Dallas history. Was selected the team's Defender of the Year in 1998, 2000, and 2001.

Chad Deering

Spent his entire six-year MLS career with the Dallas Burn from 1998-2003. Was an MLS All-Star selection as a midfielder in 2001 and 2002.

Bobby Rhine

Spent entire 10-year Major League Soccer career with Dallas from 1999-2008. Second all-time in Dallas history with 212 career games played. Scored 23 goals during his career and is one of only three Dallas players to record a hat trick in the regular season (Jason Kreis, Dante Washington). His 34 assists rank fourth all-time in Dallas history. After retiring in 2008, Rhine joined the FC Dallas front office as Manager of Community Development.

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