FC Dallas Radio

Something a little different this week as we work through an unexpected technical issue with the Post Game Show recording. On this Halftime show Sam Hale, Garrett Melcer, and FC Dallas legend Mark Dodd break down a wonder goal from Illara and get a visit from another FC Dallas legend in Jason Kreis. This originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on May 25th, 2024.

This winning thing is real fun. After advancing to the US Open Cup quarterfinals for the first time since 2017 Sam Hale, Owen Newkirk, and Steve Davis break down a big win in Florida. We hear from man of the match Maarten Paes, discuss how important it was to win without some key pieces, and update the status of Jesus Ferreira after his early exit. This originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on May 22, 2024.

Oh hey, a draw in the Texas Derby. That's only happened about 20 or so times. After a 1-1 affair in Houston for FC Dallas Sam Hale, Owen Newkirk, and Steve Davis break down what went right and wrong at Shell Energy Stadium. There's a discussion about FCD's tendency for slow first halves, how both goals came in similar fashions, and potential lineup looks for the upcoming US Open Cup Round of 16 game Wednesday against Tampa Bay. This originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on May 18th, 2024.

"...it's called a 'winning streak'... It has happened before!" After Saturday's 2-1 win in Copa Tejas action vs Austin FC, FC Dallas officially has a home winning streak. Sam Hale, Ryan Figert, and Steve Davis break down how the match was won by several strong individual performances, hear from goal scorer Petar Musa, and discuss how different the vibes are right now as opposed to the last time FCD was getting ready to play Houston. This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on May 11th, 2024.

Another win at home! It wasn't in league play but FC Dallas tastes victory at Toyota Stadium in the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Round of 32. Sam Hale, Ryan Figert, and Steve Davis break down the heroics of Logan Farrington while pondering an expanded role in his future, how Dallas looked with more of their playmakers on the field, and how stabilizing the presence of Marco Farfan has been since his return from injury. This originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on May 7th, 2024.

Another road game, another loss for FC Dallas this time against Toronto FC. Sam Hale, Owen Newkirk, and Steve Davis break down the Toros' no good very bad time north of the border. There's a weird penalty call, an all time performance from a former Italian national team member, discussions on what is next for Dallas, and just for fun an impromptu Messi Minute. This originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on May 4th, 2024.

FC Dallas won! The first victory since February 24th came at Toyota Stadium Saturday night. Sam Hale, Ryan Figert, Steve Davis, and club legend Mark Dodd break down FCD's second win of the season. They talk about the lineup changes that sparked the victory, hear from FC Dallas wing back Marco Farfan, and postulate on how tonight's win could spark upcoming decisions for Nico Estevez. This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on April 27th, 2024.

FC Dallas insider Garrett Melcer talks with FC Dallas swiss army knife Sam Junqua ahead of the Texas Derby against the Houston Dynamo. Garrett and Sam talk about Sam's time with Houston, the morale of the team during the early season slump, and what famous player in Italy Sam models his game after. This originally aired on the FC Dallas Pregame Show on April 27th, 2024 on the FC Dallas Radio Network.

After another road loss in Commerce City for FC Dallas Sam Hale, Owen Newkirk, and Steve Davis broke down the 2-1 loss to the Colorado Rapids. They talked about the positives the substitutes brought while pondering what that could foreshadow for future lineup changes. They also discussed Petar Musa's second goal in FCD colors, and what Nkosi Tafari's return to the pitch could mean for his immediate and long term future. This program originally aired on April 20th, 2024 on the FC Dallas Radio Network.

FC Dallas insider Garrett Melcer chatted with goalkeeper Maarten Paes ahead of the club's away trip to the Colorado Rapids. Paes discussed the team rediscovering its defensive identity, his interest in soccer analytics and, of course, his love for Dallas' other sports team. This interview was originally aired on April 20th, 2024 as a part of the FC Dallas Pregame Show on the FC Dallas Radio Network.

FC Dallas insider Garrett Melcer chatted with record signing striker Petar Musa ahead of the game against Seattle at home. Musa discussed adapting to Major League Soccer, his connection with teammates, and what he enjoys about living in Texas. This interview was originally aired on April 13th, 2024 as a part of the FC Dallas Pregame Show on the FC Dallas Radio Network.

The FC Dallas Post Game Show went live after a second consecutive draw, this one nil-nil at home against the Seattle Sounders. Owen Newkirk, Steve Davis, Mark Dodd, and Sam Hale discussed a second straight strong defensive effort from Dallas while diving into where the offense didn't match up. They break down the tough position manager Nico Estevez is in and look ahead to a road matchup against the Colorado Rapids next Saturday.

The losing streak is over, huzzah! FC Dallas gets a hard fought point against last year's regular season Western Conference kings St. Louis City 0-0 at CityPark. Sam Hale, Owen Newkirk, and Steve Davis break down a highly entertaining road match played by both sides. They discuss what could be the best goalkeeping match of the year in Major League Soccer between Maarten Paes and Roman Burki, and look ahead to what could emerge from this gutsy draw earned. This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network via the FC Dallas app and TalkRadio 1190AM in Dallas.

FC Dallas insider Garrett Melcer talked with attacker Eugene Ansah for the FC Dallas Pregame Show. Eugene discussed the team's status going into the road match with St. Louis City, his adaption from Major Leaue Soccer after playing in Israel for a half decade, and what players he looked up to from his native Ghana. This interview originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network, heard on the FC Dallas app and TalkRadio 1190AM.

Sam Hale, Ryan Figert, and Steve Davis break down FC Dallas' fourth straight loss, this one 2-1 against Western Conference rival Austin FC. They discuss the current state of the team, what could be done to help get them out of the funk, and what this loss means for the season in general. This program originally aired on March 30, 2024 on the FC Dallas app and TalkRadio 1190 as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network.

FC Dallas digital content manager Garrett Melcer talks with fullback Ema Twumasi for the FC Dallas Pregame Show. Ema talks about his various position changes, his willingness to be flexible for the squad, and what players he looked up to as a young player. This originally aired on March 30, 2024 on the FC Dallas app and TalkRadio 1190 as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network.