3rd Degree the Podcast

The trio triumphantly return to discuss the COVID-19 cases at Toyota Stadium, Jesse Gonzalez's future with FC Dallas, and where the team stands before traveling to Orlando for Copa Covid AKA The MLS is Back Tournament. Will Franco Jara beat out Kobra for the start? Will Tanner Tessmann continue his impressive breakout season at Disney? And just where is Reggie Cannon going now?!

Dan talks to Steven Goold and Luis Dollar, the respective presidents of Dallas Beer Guardians and El Matador. They discuss how the supporters' groups have stayed engaged during the MLS shutdown, plans for a return to Toyota Stadium, and talk about the news regarding the MLS is Back Tournament and Jesse Gonzalez's suspension.

Buzz Carrick sits down for an extended chat with former FC Dallas and SMU striker Alex Smith to talk about his amazing career journey and the trials, tribulations, success, and failures he encountered along the way. From College soccer in Dallas to MLS, Australia, New Zealand, and Malaysia it was one heck of a journey.

On Wednesday it was announced the new CBA between MLS and MLSPA had been ratified by the players. No lockout but there will be the O-Town bubble tournament. How, and at what cost, is discussed with EPSN's Jeff Carlisle who's been covering this story since day one.

ESPN's Jeff Carlisle has been reporting about this weird turn efforts to resume the MLS season has taken. In this conversation Jeff get us up to date on the latest and digs into what exactly the hold up is.

Dan Crooke is back with Buzz Carrick to complete our FC Dallas history trek during this Covid-19 shutdown. This episode is Part 5 of our journey and covers the years 2015 to 2019 including the ascendency, peak, and (slight) decline of Oscar Pareja's tenure as well as the transition to current gaffer Luchi Gonzalez.

Episode 62 continues our FC Dallas history trek with special guest Kevin Lindstrom. This is the 2nd half of the nearly two-hour podcast we did covering the years 2012 to 2014. This pod covers the last two seasons of the reign of Schellas Hyndman and the first season of Oscar Pareja's tenure as head coach.

The Covid-19 shutdown continues so we here at 3rd Degree the podcast continue our trek through the history of FC Dallas with special guest Kevin Lindstrom. Part 4 was supposed to cover 2010 to 2014 but that ended up being an hour and fifty minutes long so I cut it into two episodes. So this episode is the first part of Part 4 and covers 2010 and 2011. Enjoy.

FC Dallas eMLS player Ihab "i9ibbs" Abualneel joins Dan Crooke fresh off crushing the orange on FS1 the past weekend. The episode looks at Abualneel's life-long fandom from the Cotton Bowl days and meeting his wife at the US Open Cup final. On the FIFA side of things how i9ibbs came to be, becoming FC Dallas' pro in eMLS, and hanging out on FIFA20 with some of his FC Dallas team mates.

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Buzz Carrick is joined by Denton Diablos owner Damon Gochneaur. The talk dives into the Diablos, the working economics of lower division pro soccer in the United States, and the impact the Covid-19 shutdown is having on the game at the division four level.

During this pandemic shutdown, our look back at the history of FC Dallas moves into the FC Dallas section. Special guest Tobias Xavier Lopez, long time beat writer at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, joins us to break down the early days in Pizza Hut Park from 2005 to 2009.

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast we continue our deep dive into FC Dallas franchise history with Dallas Burn Part Two, 2000 to 2004. Once again I'm joined by the club’s first fan, the El Jefe himself, Dustin Christmann. Let's go long in the way back machine and talk Dallas Burn.

Our forced Spring of Discontent continues so 3rd Degree the Podcast is going deep on FC Dallas franchise history. The club's first fan, founder of the first Dallas Burn supporters club The Inferno, the El Jefe himself, Dustin Christmann, joins Buzz to talk about the Burn. Let's dig deep, fellow FC Dallas fans, and walk through FC Dallas history with Dallas Burn Part One, 1996 to 1999.

With the soccers in virus shutdown, we forgo the normal format and bring in a special guest - Matt Denny, General Manager of North Texas Soccer Club sits down with Buzz Carrick for a 45 minute chat about the FC Dallas feeder club. Topics include Notts County, the 2019 season, the FCD pipeline, budget constraints, the Corona shutdown, moving to Arlington, expectations for 2020 season (if it happens), and the dream stadium scenario.

The self isolating trio, who've been recording this pod remotely from each other for a year already so this isn't new, turn to questions from listeners for content. Let's see how that goes....

The guys avoid the Corona, discuss FCD's bothersome 2-2 draw vs Montreal, what we would have seen in Yankee Stadium, discuss the cancellation of soccer and women's locker-rooms.

The guys discuss the Huntsmen's big opening day win over PhillySnake, specifically that debut by Tanner Tessman and that goal by Paxton. They cover what was good, bad, indifferent and preview this weekend's visit from Mr Henry. Plus, other stuff.

It is the 2020/25th Anniversary FC Dallas Preview! The guys break down the on and off field stuff to know for the upcoming season. Buzz breaks double news on Tanner Tessman and they preview what to look for both for the season and vs Philly. Plus a discussion of Clark Hunt's recent comments about marketing and Hispanic fan base. (and a touch of KitTalk!)

For the 50th episode the trio dive into the juicy rumor mill! Will Reggie sign a new deal? Why has Pepi been starting over Kobra? Who has hemorrhoids? Why does Tanner have nicer boots than Cal? What has happened to Santi's face? This, and more!

It's a busy week with two scrimmages, a marketing mishap, and Buzz breaking down the biggest issue facing FC Dallas right now. Plus, are we worried about Pomykal?

the trio jams in a LOT of stuff with everything that happened since the last episode. A grand session of KitTalk followed by updates on FCD pre-season and then the big breakdown of the CBA announcement and how it impacts the Huntsmen. Plus the growing problem facing FCD/NTXSC and what's the deal with the women's team?

Peter breaks the internet so Buzz and Dan talk over the first preseason scrimmages, how they view the draft picks' prospects, what to expect from North Texas SC in 2020 as well as who should be going out on loan...Oh, and some good old fashioned kit nerding after the guys almost nailed their prediction of the new FC Dallas jersey.

The FCD preseason starts with a new signing, but it's not Chicharito, who is going to LA (what else is new?). They discuss the pros/cons of Franco Jara, give pre-season camp updates, kit talk and USOC fixtures are here!

They're back! Well Peter isn't but Buzz and Dan catch up on the offseason ahead of FC Dallas preseason beginning this weekend.

As a bonus for all the 3rd Degree the Podcast listeners out there in this winter of little to no FC Dallas action, here's a 35-minute Q&A Buzz Carrick did for the 3rd Degree Patrons back on November 12th. If you like what we do at 3rd Degree and on this podcast, or if you like what you hear in this bonus Q&A, perhaps you will consider supporting 3rd Degree at https://www.patreon.com/3rdDegree.

It is the final pod of the 2019 season, or is it the first of the 2020? Buzz and Co discuss the roster decisions made this week and how they inform us on the plan for next season. [Plus Buzz makes a BIG decision and shares it with you. ](http://3rddegree.net)

It's the end of the season pod recapping FCD's playoff loss ("a thriller") to Seattle. On the bright side it's NTXSC total ownership of all things USL1 and what happens when Peter is sat next to Dan Hunt at a public function?

A preview of FCD's playoff game in Seattle and how exactly will the Zobra's newly discovered form play into it? Plus, will the club play favorites on weighing which players travel with FCD and who stays behind for NTXSC's USL1 Championship game?

It's a foursome! Joined by the powerful John Lenard, the group discuss the news that Paxton has signed a new, long-term deal and what does it all mean? Plus the team got into the playoff, so how and where does it go from here? Plus a preview of NTXSC's first playoff game, ever.

On the heels of losing a game they needed to win (again) the trio tries to figure out the news about Globe Life Park, Advocare, the "salary dump," and the frightful state of the team as it nosedives to the last regular season game.

The dudes wonder how a 1st minute goal is allowed against the Pigeons and Buzz explains why Pax didn't start. Plus a dose of Badji-bashing, scenario explaining and lots of questions on how everyone screwed up the concussion incident. Also, a dash of academy and Open Cup talk.

Head's up - this one has some audio quality problems - The guys give a review of the "1 point in 2 games" roadtrip, Buzz and Peter get into a wickedly heated argument over Jesus vs Pax, and Dan coughs up a lung giving a report on his trip to Bridgeview for the Brimstone Cup.

Your lovable trio return to talk about Pax and Reggie with the Nats, the importance of this weekend's trip to Chicago, remind everyone about the [Brimstone Cup](http://brimstonecup.com) and celebrate the successful debut season of NTXSC.

The 3-Amigos discuss Dallas' new winning streak and just how Mr. Kobra has played a part in that. Plus some stress over how Luchi may/may not immediately return Pax to the starting 11. Also academy talk, a DFW player was signed by Real Madrid and a whole bunch of reminiscing just what a [kick-ass dude Bobby Rhine](https://www.mlssoccer.com/post/2019/09/05/boehm-eight-years-out-bobby-rhines-fc-dallas-legacy-still-burns-brightly) was and how much we (and the club) miss him.

Buzz, Dan, and Peter all reflect on Dallas' 5-1 squishing of Houston, The Cobra, a preview of the "battle of the FC's" and the national team call-ups.

With Dan out, again, working on what better be the most kick-ass tifo of all time - the great Mark Followill joins in and talks his soccer gospel. The run-in for the playoffs is here and lots of opinions on how/if the "good-guys" can grab a spot in the party. (pic credit D Magazine)

Its just Buzz and Peter trying to figure out exactly which FCD is the real FCD - the 5-3 winners against the Loons, or the 2-0 flatliners in LA?

The transfer window comes to a close and what we were told and what actually transpired are, surprise, two different FCD things. So, where does this season go from here, what exactly is misfiring with "luchi-ball" and did the new guy flat out quit on his new team in OTown? Oh, and a new Dan Crooke impersonation!

The guys gather for their weekly FC Dallas blather-fest, highlighted by a discussion of the "Gruezo-effect" and passing judgment on Dan Hunt - Liar or Simplistically Optimistic? Also, what would you pay Paxton, Badji's bad day & while we weren't looking Luchi put together a pretty good defense. Oh, and the debut of Dan Crooke's future star-making career.

The three amigos are back together. Buzz returns from his American Walkabout to discuss Dallas' win in KC, the latest on Pablo and the sad reality of another Hunt transfer window, preview the RSL game and finishes off with a discussion about Pax's run in Dallas.

Buzz and Dan discuss FC Dallas' 1-0 loss to Minnesota, the friendly with Sevilla, rumors of Paxton to AC Milan, and look ahead to the Huntsmen's game against SKC at the weekend.

The resident foreigner speaks up after Peter goes missing! Buzz and Dan talk over FC Dallas' friendly with Xolos and what Pablo Aranguiz did to possibly seal his exit, plus Reggie Cannon's Gold Cup, the DA Playoffs, and the controversial season ticket news that dropped this week.

The most honorable and admired, Steve Davis joins the pod to discuss all things FC Dallas - the big sale of Carlos Gruezo and how fans should feel about that, along with that dream midfield of players made right here in the DFW.

The three talk about the "2-2 loss on Wednesday", the great performance the previous Saturday and why the difference. Plus Reggie, Pepi, Brek, Gruezo and some US/France predicting and English bragging.

Fighting back the angry masses after a sad 2-1 loss in the USOC, to a USL team, the trio bravely discuss what it all means in the universe. And a look forward to the weekend's game against Toronto.

Buzz, Peter and an hour of bread & butter FCD soccer talking. The big point on the left coast and the breezy USOC win at SMU. Also, a discussion about the newest volume of MLS Player salary info and how this latest installation provides a really clear view of the FCD business model.

Buzz has a lot of soccer to get off his chest. After ranting about the Gold Cup roster he gives the scoop on how Luchi is going to handle the barest of rosters for San Jose, what does it mean when you beat Seattle but also don't score in the process. Plus, lots of NTXSC and Academy stuff.

Buzz, Dan, and Peter discuss the U20's group stage performance and look back on a historic May for FCD and how that lines up for an ominous June. Plus Buzz impromptus his list of FCD products with the most promise and upside. Real nerd stuff there.

Buzz and Peter are joined by Tyler Kern (Soccer Today, Sundays on ESPN 103.3) to talk about the LAFC back2back jams, what's up with Dan Hunt's grasp on garage bands, preview the weekend trip to Vancouver and more.

The trio delayed the recording of the pod till after the LAFC/FCD weeknight match, and maybe that wasn't such a good idea considering the result. Plus talk about FCD Women, NTXSC, USOpen Cup and there's a new derby launching this weekend.