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Jose and Nathan break down the disappointing loss to Austin FC as FC Dallas' playoff run and season come to a close. What can we learn from the game? What questions linger? How do we begin to think about what this team needs to do to get better in the offseason? Lots to discuss, including post-game comments from players and coaches.

Jose and Nathan break down the latest FC Dallas news, including FCD's victory over Sporting Kansas City, playoff seeding, a great injury report, and more. Plus, we dive a bit into Coach Pa-Modou Kah's departure from North Texas SC and what it means for that partnership. Good stuff - even if it was just the two of us.

Jose, Ismael, Tommy, and Nathan went live before FC Dallas' final regular season home match with the 3rd spot in the West on the line. Keep your audio at a respectable level, because Tommy is live from the stadium... and loud. 

Jose and Nathan break down two weeks of news for FC Dallas - qualification for the playoffs, USMNT chatter, playoff positioning, and North Texas SC's season ending game. What can we learn? Is there still plenty to anticipate for soccer in Frisco and beyond? YES!

FC Dallas beats Los Angeles FC at home, 2-1, in one of the matches of the year. Listen in as Jose, Tommy, Coov, and Nathan break down the result, the stadium atmosphere, and what it means for the playoff positioning push.

Three goals = three points. FC Dallas rocks Minnesota United in their own house. What a game! Join us for the latest FC Dallas news and get a little salty in the process.

FC Dallas hangs on for a draw versus Real Salt Lake at home, a disappointing result as the playoff push tightens. Jose, Tommy, and Nathan break down the results as well as North Texas SC, Tigres friendly, and Schon sale. Lots of good stuff in this episode for all FC Dallas fans!

The squad welcomes back Tommy and break down a rollercoaster week for FC Dallas - a big win at home over contenders Philadelphia and a route away at Nashville. What can we take away from this week?

Jose, Ismael, and Nathan celebrate three points at home against the San Jose Earthquakes. And some interesting news out of North Texas SC. What does this mean for the team going forward as they prepare to face Philly, one of the better teams in the league? Listen in for all of your latest FC Dallas news.

FC Dallas went on a road trip to the Pacific Northwest, and we watched. While 1 point from the two away matches may not seem great, in this episode, Jose, Ismael, and Nathan talk about how well the team did play, how unfortunate they were not to have more points, and what it might mean for the upcoming 9 games left in the season. Plus a little North Texas SC talk, including a Thomas Roberts appearance.

Welcome to Big D After Dark - the live video podcast covering FC Dallas, North Texas SC, and Major League Soccer. FC Dallas bounces back with two straight wins since our last show, so we get to feel positive again for a change. Will this last?

Tommy and Nathan dive into a tough week for FC Dallas fans, from the loss against NYCFC at home and the gut wrenching draw against Austin FC. We dissect some of head coach Nico Estevez's comments and look ahead. How can this team get better?

We welcome guest Coov to the show, as Jose and Ismael debate on where FC Dallas is as a team after some disappointing and mixed results at home and away. What one signing would improve this team? Should fans feel frustrated? Join us!

In this episode, Nathan, Jose, Ismael, and Tom break down the USMNT results, in particular Jesus Ferreira's 4 goals and Paul Arriola's single notch. We talk North Texas SC and look ahead to FC Dallas' match against Vancouver. Lots of good stuff in this episode!

Welcome to Big D After Dark! The After Dark crew take a dive into USMNT friendly action. How did Paul Arriola and Jesus Ferreira fare so far? And we look at North Texas SC's big win over Colorado Rapids 2 in Colorado and how the team is shaping up so far in a successful MLS Next Pro season.

FC Dallas puts away the disappointing two losses to get a big win away at Orlando. Jose, Tommy, and Nathan break down the result and do a little grading of new signings so far this season.

When the lights go down, we go live. Welcome to the only FC Dallas live stream show, where we break down results from all the action. An end to the Open Cup? A victory at LAG? A down and up week? What can we learn from it? Join us as we discuss and take your questions during the show.

Welcome to Big D After Dark. On this episode, the crew discuss FC Dallas' win over CCL champions Seattle Sounders and North Texas' home draw against Tacoma Defiance. And we look ahead to a busy week with Open Cup action.

Welcome to Big D After Dark where we talk FC Dallas and North Texas SC soccer. Last weekend, results in Kansas City held for both of our teams. Dallas held on to a 2-2 draw against SKC, and North Texas SC wiped the floor with SKC II, 2-0. Let's talk the results, referees, and more.

The first Texas Derby weekend is in the books, and FC Dallas grabbed a late home win over the Houston Dynamo. What a wild game - we'll dissect it and what it tells us about Head Coach Nico Estevez. In the doubleheader, North Texas SC lost a close one to Dynamo Dos. Did they crash back down to earth a little? Maybe - maybe not.

When the lights go down, we go live.  Welcome to Big D After Dark, the live stream show and audio podcast for FC Dallas, North Texas SC, and MLS commentary and banter. This week, we talk about road points with Dallas earning a clean sheet on the road against the Red Bulls and North Texas SC with a late stunner against San Jose Earthquakes II. And we'll look ahead to Open Cup play and an anticipated battle with the Houston Dynamo.  Send in your comments and questions. Help shape the show!

When the lights go down, we go live. Welcome to the FC Dallas livestream show from Big D Soccer. We take your questions and comments live as we break down FC Dallas' win over the Colorado Rapids, including a stunning goal from Brandon Servania. And don't forget a celebration of North Texas SC dispatching Colorado Rapids II at home. A strong weekend for soccer in the DFW!

When the lights go down, we talk FC Dallas soccer. This week, we were blessed with draws: FC Dallas getting a point at Chicago, North Texas SC getting two points at Tacoma, and the USA being drawn into Group B. We'll tackle each topic and what it means for our boys from Frisco.

Draws can be good?

When the lights go down, we go live. Welcome to the Big D After Dark live show, a fan-driven interactive live stream breaking down the latest FC Dallas and North Texas news and results. While FCD was off this week, North Texas SC won their first homegame for the inaugural MLS Next season, and... oh yeah... Jesus Ferreira and Paul Arriola helped put the US one step closer to the World Cup. Thanks for listening!

When the lights do down, we go live. Welcome to the only live FC Dallas soccer show on the internet. Gather with Nathan, Jose, Tom, and special guest Ismael as we break down the latest FC Dallas news results, including a massive 4-1 win over the Portland Timbers.

- Is Jesus Ferreira on fire now?

- What does it mean that Paul Arriola got his first goal?

- What about those saves from Maarten Paes?

- What does the team still need to work on?

Share your questions and comments live as we break down FC Dallas player performances and the latest news of the 2022 Major League Soccer season.

FC Dallas gets its first win of the season over Nashville SC. Goals from Franco Jara and Alan Velasco led the way. How about Alan Velasco's debut goal? Special, right? How about that solid defense? Listen in on Nathan, Jose, and Ismael as we break down the victory and top performances for our boys from Frisco and look ahead to North Texas SC and Portland Timbers.

With the second game of the season in the books, FC Dallas is off to a slow start. Listen in on Nathan, Jose, Tom, and Ismael as we break down the loss against the New England Revolution.

A new season for FC Dallas, a new season for Big D After Dark, the live soccer show about Major League Soccer and our favorite team in Texas. Gather with Nathan, Jose, Tom, and Ismael as we break down the latest FC Dallas news results. This episode is before the opening weekend of Major League Soccer's 2022 season.

Welcome to our season ending show for Big D After Dark.

Nathan, Jose, Tommy, and guest Ismael spend nearly an hour talking through the FC Dallas season and the major questions facing FC Dallas during this offseason. Where does FC Dallas go from here? Who stays and who goes? What kind of players does FC Dallas need to go out and get to compete in 2022 and beyond?

It's a big ol' episode that sets the stage for another eventful offseason for FC Dallas.

Thanks for listening this season.

Welcome to Big D After Dark!

FC Dallas gets a win at home after a dismal set of results.

Goals from Jesus Ferreira & Franco Jara are enough to claim the Copa Tejas.

However, this is the first win under interim head coach Marco Ferruzzi - not the catalyst move that Dan Hunt wanted when Luchi was let go.

Why has the team struggled to close out games?

We’ll talk about FC Dallas, their head coaching search, the future of Ricardo Pepi, and North Texas Soccer Club playoffs.

We’ll take your comments and questions live.

Thanks for joining Big D After Dark!

It’s time for Big D After Dark. Join Nathan, Ben, and guest Tommy as we break down the latest FC Dallas news results.

And there is major news as FC Dallas relieved Luchi Gonzalez of his duties as head coach after a draw at NYCFC and a tough road loss to Houston.

What does this mean for Dallas? Can Marco Ferruzzi right the ship? What other candidates deserve a look? Was Luchi done wrong? It's a freewheeling conversation with lots of comments and questions from FC Dallas fans.

Share your questions and comments live as we break down FC Dallas player performances and so much more.

It’s time for Big D After Dark. Join Nathan, Ben, and Jose as we break down the latest FC Dallas news results.

Mistakes get in the way of a big 3 points at home. A disappointing result despite Ricardo Pepi continuing to score. What gives? Can they cut out these mistakes?

Meanwhile, Ricardo Pepi plays for the USMNT, gets a goal, and bags 2 assist. Is this kid for real?  Yes, he's very real.

We take comments and questions and really dig into a few areas of concern. Are the playoffs done for FC Dallas? Thanks for subscribing!

A late upload, last week Ben, Jose, and Nathan dissected the Houston Dynamo draw and talked about the continued challenges facing the defense. Has the defense been FCD's Achilles heel? Has that been a surprise? We talked about Ricardo Pepi's incredible USMNT play and the promise of the future for the budding superstar. Listen in!

After one point from three games, FC Dallas headed down I-35 and dominated in Austin, a final score of 5-3. Ben, Nathan, and Jose break down the game and other positives including Ricardo Pepi's first USMNT call up. This was a great week for FCD. Can they keep it up? How can they work out continued defensive issues? Who will start next week against Real Salt Like? Are there unexpected storylines yet to come for this team? Thanks for joining us!

Welcome back to Big D After Dark! We break down the latest FC Dallas news this week, including a tough draw at Houston, the challenge of Dallas starting games slow, and more. Plus, we close out the show by going through the latest signings and rating whether, at this point, we think they are a bust or someone to keep around. Lots to talk about.

Welcome back to the Big D After Dark podcast where Ben, Jose, and Nathan break down the latest FC Dallas results and news, including 10 points from the past 4 games. What a turnaround from our Frisco kids! We look at both the good and work-in-progress from the draw at Seattle and victory against Austin FC. We talk about the upcoming game and grade Luchi's performance as a coach. Is he still on the hot seat? Thanks for subscribing!

FC Dallas gets a big away win at Sporting Kansas City, so Nathan, Ben, and Jose enjoy some "blue tears" by breaking down the result and dismissing the whining of Kansas City fans. A lot to discuss - including USMNT's win in the Gold Cup, North Texas SC growth, and the upcoming slate of games. Will FC Dallas make the playoffs? Break it down with us!

Ben, Jose, and Nathan finally get a chance to talk about a big win for FC Dallas as they pushed away the memory of the loss against Los Angeles FC with a 2-1 result against the Eastern conference leading New England Revolution. A big result at a crucial moment in the season. FC Dallas rode phenoms Ricardo Pepi and Jesus Ferreira to victory, and it was a great victory. Despite dealing with injuries and still working through issues, the win may get the team back on track and into contention with a tough schedule ahead. Enjoy some Ricardo Pepi Appreciation Hour!

Ben, Jose, and Nathan commiserate after a tough run of form for FC Dallas. There are more questions than answers at this point for the team. Listen to our deep sighs as we struggle to figure out what might fix the squad. Not our greatest episode, but if you are an FC Dallas fan, feel our pain alongside us.

Nathan, Jose, and special guest Tommy break down FC Dallas' disappointing 2-2 draw at home against Real Salt Lake. What is this team missing? What is good about their performance, but what is holding this team back? We take some live comments in this one, get into a bit of rumors, and some North Texas SC stuff. Plus hear directly from Ryan Hollingshead in the episode. Good stuff all around.

FC Dallas went to Minnesota, battled for 90+ minutes, and lost on a late corner kick goal. The result was gut wrenching for the team, and questions remain about the formation, the strategy, the personnel, and what comes next. Is this team lacking one piece to unlock their attack? Does Franco Jara fit? Join Jose and Nathan as we break down this latest result, talk about salary cap issues, touch upon North Texas SC, and even throw in a rumor or two for fun. Lots and lots of good stuff in this episode, including a cat (if you watch the video version).

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The highly anticipated Texas Derby fizzled a bit, as Houston and FC Dallas battled to a 1-1 draw. If we could take the temperature on the FC Dallas fanbase, what would it be right now? Cold and clammy? Nervous and anxious? Boiling with rage? Let's grade where the team is and talk about what this team needs to get clicking. See you at 9 PM CST on Facebook and Youtube.

FC Dallas visited San Jose, and it wasn't pretty. What is not working? Is it panic time? What kind of tweaks of personnel and formation can we expect in the coming weeks? Join Ben, Jose, and Nathan to break down the latest FC Dallas news and figure out ways for this team to get back on track. Thanks for listening to Big D After Dark!

Big D After Dark is back for another season. Join contributors Ben Lyon, Jose Carmona, and Nathan Hill from Big D Soccer to break down the FC Dallas action, rumors, drama, and excitement of the 2021 Major League Soccer season.

On this episode, we grade FC Dallas' home draw against the Colorado Rapids and name some things we liked and didn't like. We also talk about offseason for FC Dallas and how the team did in acquisitions. Finally, we listen to and react to some quotes from recent media days featuring FC Dallas players Jose Martinez, Jimmy Maurer, and Head Coach Luchi Gonzalez. Lots of content. Enjoy!

We go live every Monday evening at 9 PM Central. Stay up late with us and talk FC Dallas soccer!