FCD draw with Portland

by DFE

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BY MIKE DONOVAN

FC Dallas and the Portland Timbers both came into their matchup riding seven-match unbeaten streaks. And after a 90-minute tussle, both teams walked away with their streaks intact.

The clubs battled to a 1-1 draw Wednesday night at FC Dallas Stadium to bring each team’s unbeaten streak to eight games. A Kenny Cooper penalty kick goal tied up the match just seven minutes after Darlington Nagbe put the visitors ahead in the 70th minute.

Cooper’s penalty kick came after Andrew Jean-Baptiste was given a yellow card for fouling Blas Perez in the box. While the ball never came close to Jean-Baptiste and Perez, referee Juan Guzman didn’t hesitate and pointed to the spot. Cooper gave Timbers goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts little chance as he put the spot-kick in the side netting.

Timbers head coach Caleb Porter was clearly not happy with the call and felt it cost his team the win.

“It’s a real travesty the way that game played out. It’s hard to win a game when you’re playing against 12 men. For me, that’s just unfair, completely unfair. I’m not going to criticize anyone specifically, but that’s just unacceptable – an off-the-ball call where two guys get tangled. I mean, there were 20 other plays in the game that were just like that exact one that could have been called in both boxes,” Porter said. “Again, I think it’s just an absolute travesty.”

 

While Jean-Baptiste admitted that he might have tugged Perez, he also believed that Guzman shouldn’t have pointed to the spot.

“The referee felt I drug him down. I felt like he was tugging on me, I was tugging on him and it was really going both ways,” the second-year defender said. “I feel I let my team down with a lack of focus and the referee gave them a gift.”

The game was a back-and-fourth affair that one might expect from two top teams. Portland’s midifield pairing of Will Johnson and Diego Chara were all over the field while David Ferreira and Fabian Castillo were able to find pockets of space for FC Dallas. Chara’s track-back tackle on Ferreira after covering 50 yards of field was an example of not only Chara’s good work, but also evidence of spotty play from the Timbers  centerback combination of Futty Danso and Jean-Baptiste.

After Mikael Silvestre was lost for the season with a knee injury, Jean-Baptiste was forced back into the starting lineup. He was caught out on multiple plays and seemed to struggle in individual matchups with Ferreira and Perez. Unfortunately for Dallas, Ferreira was subbed out just after the second half restart with an apparent hamstring injury.

Dallas almost took the full three points, but Kenny Cooper’s blast in the 86th minute, was denied by a diving Ricketts. Ricketts delivered another standout performance for the club with the penalty kick being his only blemish.

Not to be outdone by his Jamaican counterpart, Raul Fernandez delivered numerous saves as well including a fingertip save that sent a Frederic Piquionne shot into the post. However, Fernandez was unable to stop Nagbe’s goal, which was set up the Timbers substitute Rodney Wallace.

Wallace, who had come on a sub just seven minutes earlier, worked his way around Je-Vaughn Watson and put a cross into the far post. Nagbe got a foot to it and beat the sprawling Fernandez.

Despite being unable to get the win, Porter was happy with his club’s effort.

“We’re a group that just refuses to lose. They roll their sleeves up every game and they don’t quit. They fight and they work for each other,” Porter said.

The draw combined with the Montreal Impact’s loss to the New York Red Bulls, leaves Dallas and Portland as the only MLS teams that have just one loss. It was, however, the first time in 2013 that FC Dallas was unable to win a home match. Portland remains as the only MLS team that hasn’t yet lost on the road.

Next up for Portland is a Mother’s Day matchup with Chivas USA at Jeld-Wen Field, while Dallas will be back at home Saturday night to take on DC United.

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July = Soccer

by DFE

DFE, 

This July is going to be one of the most exciting soccer months that we have had since the World Cup. With the World Cup 1 year away, this will be a great month to remind everyone that July = Soccer!

Below is a list of all the soccer matches and details for the Month of July. Do yourself a favor, do as much as you can with this schedule, and embrace the greatness that is soccer.

ARE YOU READY!? 

Sunday June 30th – Confederations Cup Final 

Sadly, the USA is not playing in this years Confederations cup. However there are still a lot of great countries that are playing in this World Cup ess warm up tournament in Brazil. The last tournament was played in South Africa in 2009. Brazil are the defending Confederations cup champions, with the United States as the runner up, when Brazil defeated the USA 3-2 in the Championship final. The Confed Cup will start on June 15th, and will be broadcasted on ESPN.

 

Wednesday July 4th – FC Dallas vs. Chivas USA 

The FC Dallas 4th of July match is always a huge selling match regardless of how the club is playing. In this case, you can expect our talented squad to be looking for revenge against the only club that has beaten them through their first 9 matches. Chivas is a contender this year and will come in looking to remain in the playoff hunt. Expect FC Dallas to be in the hunt for the supporters shield. This match comes complete with the best fire work show in town! You will want to attend this match!

For tickets in 103 aka the Snake Pit, contact Keith Uhles at kuhles@fcdallas.net

 

Sunday July 7th – FC Dallas vs. LA Galaxy AWAY 

Anytime we play the LA Galaxy it’s a big match. Last time we played LA, our Keeper Raul Fernandez blocked a Landon Donovan penalty, and then our very own George John scored the game winner in the 87th minute. This gave LA their only loss on the season thus far. LA will be looking for a little revenge in this match! Expect a battle between first and second place!

Join the DFE at the Frisco Londoner our home pub for your DFE Happy Hour prices, and your first class customer service! The Londoner is our home pub that embraces us! Our spot is the upstairs bar, but feel free to sit anywhere! http://www.londonerfrisco.com/

 

Sunday July 7th – CONCACAF GOLD CUP BEGINS

2013 CONCACAF GOLD CUP™
GROUP A: Mexico, Panama, Canada, Martinique
GROUP B: Honduras, El Salvador, Trinidad & Tobago, Haiti
GROUP C: USA, Costa Rica, Belize, Cuba

Make sure you are a registered AO Dallas member and ready to go!

AO Dallas: http://dfw.theamericanoutlaws.com/

Home watching pub: http://www.staggeringirishman.com/

 

Tuesday July 9th – United States v. Belize – 10 pm CT (Gold Cup) 

This is the first match for the United States in group C for the Gold Cup.

AO Dallas meets at the Staggering Irishman in Plano. Come out and support the USA with the greatest US Soccer supporters in the country!

 

Saturday July 13th – United States v. Cuba – 12:30 CT (Gold Cup) 

This will be the second match in group C for the USA. A definite crucial match for advancement out of the group stages.

AO Dallas meets at the Staggering Irishman in Plano. Come out and support the USA with the greatest US Soccer supporters in the country!

Later that Night! 

Saturday July 13th – FC Dallas v Real Salt Lake – 8 pm CT 

This will serve as FC Dallas’ third match in 10 days! Not to mention their second home match in this July Texas heat! Thankfully the kick off will be at 8 pm. There is a chance that FCD could be missing a few key players due to Gold Cup matches going on. However, RSL will bring a strong squad in and will be looking to get revenge after they lost earlier this season in Dallas.

Tailgate will be in the South East lot of the stadium and will probably kick off after the USA Gold Cup match ends. Overall this will serve as a great day of soccer for the USA and FC Dallas!

For tickets in 103 aka the Snake Pit, contact Keith Uhles at kuhles@fcdallas.net

The After party will be at our pub, the Frisco Londoner!! Wear your DFE shirt for your DFE Happy Hour prices!

Tuesday July 16th – United States v. Costa Rica – 7 pm CT (Gold Cup) 

Regardless of what we think, Costa Rica has declared the USA public enemy #1. Apparently, the USA used all of their tricks in the Denver world cup qualifier, and were able to make a blizzard come. Costa Rica soccer federation has now tried to change their stadium venue that will host the USA in our September world cup qualifier. This change is so that the USA players will have to face hostile, possibly dangerous fans, in order to give Costa Rica an advantage. Well before that match happens, Costa Rica will come up to play the USA in this 3rd and final group match. Most likely the USA and Costa Rica will be fighting for that #1 slot. This will go a long way in determining when we will face Mexico.

AO Dallas meets at the Staggering Irishman in Plano. Come out and support the USA with the greatest US Soccer supporters in the country!

 

Saturday July 20th- FC Dallas v. Montreal – 8 PM “FC DALLAS OFFICIAL; PARTY AT THE PUB” 

Have you seen Montreal? Yeah, somehow Canadians managed to get into first place in the East. Well, this match will be an official party at the pub for FC Dallas! All FC Dallas fans in the Dallas Fort Worth area will be heading to, “The Pub” in Frisco. http://www.thepubinfrisco.com/

We want you there in another crucial road match for FC Dallas!

 

Gold Cup Quarterfinals- AO Dallas watching party on the date and time that the USA land on.
Saturday, July 20 – Georgia Dome (Atlanta, GA)
Group A runner-up vs. Group B runner-up, TBD (x)
Group A winner vs. Group B/C third-place, TBD (x)
x-matches scheduled for 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. local (3 p.m. and 6 p.m. EDT)

Sunday, July 21 – M&T Bank Stadium (Baltimore, MD) (MOST LIKELY THE USA WILL PLAY ON THIS DAY)
Group B winner vs. Group C runner-up, TBD (y)
Group C winner vs. Group A/B third place, TBD (y)
y-matches scheduled for 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. local (4 p.m. and 7 p.m. EDT)

 

Wednesday July 24th- GOLD CUP SEMI FINAL at COWBOY STADIUM 

This is your chance to see the United States play in a huge tournament match in an amazing stadium atmosphere. Both of the semi final matches will be played back to back on this day at Cowboy Stadium. Which means supporters of 4 different countries will show up to tailgate, and to get rowdy representing their country. This is your chance to tie on your AO bandanna and join the American Outlaws from all over the country as we cheer our country on to victory. There is a VERY HIGH chance that the USA and Mexico will be here on this day. Now, will they play each other…that will be left to be seen. However, the atmosphere will be rowdy and loud! You will not want to miss this experience!!

Make sure you join AO Dallas soon! Make sure you go here to get your tickets in the American Outlaws section!

More AO Dallas details will come out soon! Expect a pub for all AO members to meet up at! Expect a rally the night before! Expect an AO March into the match! Expect to have an amazing day cheering on the red, white, and blue! 

Gold Cup Semis in Dallas

WhenWed, July 24, 6pm – 8pm
WhereDallas (map)
DescriptionAll of the following matches featuring or potentially featuring the USMNT can be purchased through http://goldcup.org/ with the following codes beginning on March 14. Tickets purchased with these codes will be in a designated U.S. Supporter Section. These matches are operated by CONCACAF/SUM and we will be able to provide limited assistance for supporters. Dallas: US Supporters Section: TXUSA13 Tickets are going for 61 dollars each right now. Completely worth it!
Saturday July 27th – FC Dallas (MLS) vs. Stoke City (EPL) 
Yes, how lucky are we! Our very own FC Dallas will get to face lower in the table EPL club! Yes, this is the return of Brek Shea, but better yet this is a match where will get to see how FC Dallas can compete against a non powerhouse in the EPL! If you are a DFE Season ticket holder, your bonus ticket will serve as your ticket into this match. If you are not a season ticket holder then please don’t wait to get your tickets for this match! They will be expensive and this match will sell out fast!

For tickets in 103 aka the Snake Pit, contact Keith Uhles at kuhles@fcdallas.net

The After party will be at our pub, the Frisco Londoner!! Wear your DFE shirt for your DFE Happy Hour prices!

 

Sunday July 28th – GOLD CUP FINAL (Championship match) – 3 pm CT 

Possibly a USA v. Mexico match if they don’t meet earlier. Either way, believe that the United States will be in this match and playing for the championship!

AO Dallas meets at the Staggering Irishman in Plano. Come out and support the USA with the greatest US Soccer supporters in the country!

 

Wednesday July 31st – MLS All Star game

 

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HUGE MATCH WEEK!

by DFE

DFE!! 

This week our first place FC Dallas will take on Portland and D.C. United! This is a very important week that can continue our dominance, or allow those clubs chasing us to catch up. FC Dallas is undefeated at home, and I promise you that the supporters, and the atmosphere, we have helped to create gives FC Dallas the home field advantage they need!

What do we need from you!? 

We need you to help us on this first Wednesday match of the year! We get Wednesdays are tough days to attend matches, but we need you all out in full force for this one! Portland is sitting in 3rd place in the Western conference and a win over us would close the gap on our lead. This is a big match, because if we defeat Portland and claim the 3 points, we will give ourselves a 9 pt gap heading into Saturday’s match vs. D.C. United. Right now FC Dallas is tied with the NY Redbulls on the most goals scored in the league, 15. However we have given up 9 goals through 9 matches. Once again, our home field advantage is showing though. We have scored more home goals then any other team in MLS.

Do yourself a favor. Look at your schedule and clear it for Wednesday and Saturday!  

WEDNESDAY @ 8 PM – FC DALLAS vs. PORTLAND 

Western Conference

# Club PTS GP PPG W L T GF GA GD HG HGD RG RGD
1 FC Dallas 20 9 2.22 6 1 2 15 9 6 9 7 6 -1
2 LA Galaxy 14 7 2 4 1 2 12 4 8 8 7 4 1
3 Portland Timbers 14 9 1.56 3 1 5 14 11 3 7 2 7 1
4 Chivas USA 11 8 1.38 3 3 2 12 11 1 7 -1 5 2
5 Real Salt Lake 11 9 1.22 3 4 2 7 9 -2 4 0 3 -2
6 San Jose Earthquakes 10 9 1.11 2 3 4 8 11 -3 5 0 3 -3
7 Vancouver Whitecaps 9 8 1.13 2 3 3 9 11 -2 6 2 3 -4
8 Colorado Rapids 9 9 1 2 4 3 7 9 -2 4 -1 3 -1
9 Seattle Sounders FC 5 6 0.83 1 3 2 3 5 -2 1 -1 2 -1
TOP FIVE CLUBS IN EACH CONFERENCE REACH PLAYOFFS
Don’t forget, the Frisco Londoner, is our home pub! Show up to the Londoner with your DFE shirt on and receive 3 dollar domestics and a dollar off on all other drinks! Make sure you tell your server that you want the DFE happy hour prices! Take advantage of this perk that has been worked out for all DFE members! 

Also, don’t forget, the DFE now gets VIP ACCESS TO CLUB 96
All DFE members WEARING their DFE shirt get into Club 96 BEFORE the match, at half time, and AFTER the match! In Club 96 if you have your shirt on you will get 6 dollar 18 ounce beers that you can take with you back to section 103! This privilege for all DFE was given to us by FC Dallas to not only thank you all for your support in section 103, but to also allow you to buy cheaper beers and not get stuck down in the beer garden! Take advantage of this perk for you all!!
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SATURDAY MATCH DETAILS
SATURDAY @ 7:30 PM – FC DALLAS vs. D.C. UNITED
Earlier in the day the Dallas Beer Guardians will be hosting their annual 3 v 3 soccer tournament out there at the stadium! The DFE strongly encourages you to support them and sign up for their tournament! Email the DBG @ dbgofficial@gmail.com today to register your team! It’s only 10 dollars per person to play, or you can donate blood  and play for free!
DFE Supporter Scarves! 
The scarfs are in, and they are selling out fast! Make sure you order yours now!
They will be handed out at the tailgate for the D.C. United match! Tailgate will be in the SOUTH EAST LOT with the Dallas Beer Guardians.
Show up and look for DFE Captain Marc Stern. Marc will have all scarves to deliver!
If you are interested in ordering your very own please make a $20.00 one time payment on paypal to:
DFEscarf
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Is FC Dallas in trouble with the injuries?

by DFE

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The standings show FC Dallas well in control of the Western Conference race at the moment, and last night’s 2-2 draw in Vancouver looks like an adequate result at first glance. The Texans are unbeaten in their last seven, and they have collected 20 of a possible 27 points to begin 2013.

There are exactly 18 other clubs that would take that right now. Believe it.

But there is plenty of reason to fret today for Red Stripe faithful. Yes, you have our permission to fret.

Two players quite key to the operation around FC Dallas Stadium went off injured last night. First wentAndrew Jacobson (pictured), who has combined so well with Brazilian midfielder Michel in the dual holding roles. Then went George John, who captains my personal All-Underrated Team of 2013.

If you don’t think George is important to the cause, consider this little bit, stunning and telling all at once: This is the second time that George has gone off at halftime, and the club fumbled away two goal leads each time. (That includes a match in Toronto and last night’s draw at BC Place.) As much as Blas Perez’s scoring and David Ferreira’s playmaking does for FC Dallas, there is a surely case to be made that John is the most important man for Schellas Hyndman’s team.

All of this underscores an important, larger point for the West leaders: this was always their Achilles heel. While Dallas was surely deep at striker and goalkeeper, they were always thin across the midfield and at center back.

I spoke to Ugo Ihemelu two weeks ago, and the veteran center back is nowhere near getting past those unfortunate concussion-related issues, so there’s no veteran cover there. In the midfield, don’t forget thatPeter Luccin, signed by the club in the off-season specifically for central mid duties, is out for the year with a knee injury.

The one silver lining: Dallas is idle for the coming weekend before getting Portland in mid-week on May 8.

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Get your Gear!!!

by DFE

If you are a USA supporter or an FC Dallas supporter we have some gear that you will want to buy!! 

We understand that this isn’t the best way to order stuff, but we have done our best to provide you all with a way to have the best gear to support FC Dallas and the US National team! 

 

GET YOUR AO DALLAS T-SHIRT!!! 

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All you have to do is click this link and register for your free account! Then enter your information and select your size! 

https://www.createmytee.com/JoinOrder/13768.aspx

All shirts will be delivered at the May 29th AO Dallas watching party at the Staggering Irishman!! 

 

 

IF YOU ARE AN FC DALLAS SUPPORTER, THEN YOU HAVE TO GET THE OFFICIAL NORTH END UNITED T-SHIRT!! 

The NEU shirt comes in red and blue. You will also have the option to get a crew neck or v neck.

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All you have to do is click this link and register for your free account! Then enter your information and select your size! 

https://www.createmytee.com/JoinOrder/14188.aspx

Deadline to get your shirt is May 13th!! Shirts will be available for pick up at the NEU tailgate at the FC Dallas vs. San Jose match!

 

Design Ideas for Dallas Football Elite

THE DFE Supporter Scarf was designed by the same company that many American Outlaw branches throughout the United States use.

If you are interested in ordering your very own please make a $20.00 one time payment on paypal to:

Your name will be taken down and your scarf will be reserved for you to pick up at the FC Dallas v D.C. United match on May 11th. The Scarves will be at the supporters tailgate at the South East lot where the Dallas Beer Guardians and the DFE tailgate. Scarves are limited so please don’t wait to get yours. They will sale out fast!!

Here is a link if you do not have paypal. Just click the link to use your credit card to order! 

 

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MAJOR LEAGUE BOCCE!!!!

by DFE

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Ok, maybe it’s not the MLB you’re thinking, but Major League Bocce!  If you’ve never played before, this is your chance.  The group will be out at the tailgate and will have a few courts set up for you to give it a shot, or show off your bocce skills.  You’ll also have the opportunity to sign up for their weekly league!

 

Group Info:

http://play.majorleaguebocce.com/sites/Dallas/

https://www.facebook.com/MLBocceDallas

 

About

The recreational league provides an environment where participants can gather, socialize, and try a new experience. We provide an opportunity for area residents to enjoy one of Europe’s oldest sporting traditions and celebrate their inner Italian.

Description

Why Bocce?
Bocce is a great recreational and social sport. It is game that is easily enjoyed by people of all ages, genders, and experience levels. Whether you are a bocce rookie, or an experienced veteran, you will find that our league games are always competitive and fun. And after our games, we head to a local sponsor bar for discounts on beer and food.

General Information

Location Details:
Games are played on Tuesday evenings at Three Sheets Tavern near downtown Dallas. Games last 45 minutes and are played to 14 points.

Rules and Scoring: 
We’ve got an official set of rules that the League abides by which are available on the MLB Dallas website – you can download and print them for reference. We recommend all newcomers at least take a glance before playing. Games are scored by point differential and only 1 team can score per frame. All games are 1 hour and played to 16 points.

Additional Resources: 
Make sure you check the schedule page each week for game times. See where your team ranks on the standings page. And don’t forget to check out the pictures – they are always helpful in the event of any sort of memory lapse!

 

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