Who will Dallas protect this year? (Getty Images)

With the expansion draft being next week I have to pull in some two-a-days for my expansion draft lists. Earlier today we looked at DC United's roster and who could be protected or not not this afternoon I want to turn our attention to FC Dallas.

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"Shut up Fool!"
In the world of blogging and sports media, there is no art more refined and time tested than the systematic ridicule of a poor performing sports team. When things start to go wrong, everyone from the owner on down to the equipment managers can be a target for the criticism of those of us who make our way in sports forming opinions and shouting them loudly from the hilltops. Click to continue reading...

There was one match on Wednesday night in Major League Soccer as FC Dallas traveled to face the San Jose Earthquakes. It was a must win for Dallas to keep their playoff hopes alive. Here's a recap of the match along with video highlights.

FC Dallas edges the San Jose Earthquakes 2-1 Video Highlights

Jeff Cunningham scored a late goal to keep FC Dallas' playoff hopes alive on Thursday night against the San Jose Earthquakes.

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Just a few bits and pieces tonight. I've gotten a couple thoughts on some club's playoff chances along with some info on Blanco's future in the Windy City and some thoughts on an interesting interview with Peter Wilt.

First up the playoff talk. Most of you know I mention Sportsclubstats.com when I talk about playoff chances for each club.

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Defender Steve Purdy is once again a member of FC Dallas. Purdy joined the club in January, but was waived last week. The club made the move after announcing defender Anthony Wallace has been placed on the Disabled List with a season-ending knee injury. Wallace's injury will keep him out of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup. Click to continue reading...

I've asked around and word is trickeling out from people close to the team that FC Dallas will re-acquire Steve Purdy just prior to today's roter freeze deadline to replace Anthony Wallace. Wallace has re-agrivated his knee and has a torn meniscus, which saw him dropepd from the US U20 team. Wallace will now be placed on season ending injured reserve by FCD which will make room for Purdy's return. Click to continue reading...

Over the last week and a half I missed out on quite a bit of stuff so I felt tonight would be a good way to recap some things and give you all my opinion on each. We've had plenty of new players get signed this past week, including one Designated Player...which in Major League Soccer is always a big deal.

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As has been under discussion for some time on this site, FC Dallas has signed Heath Pearce via Allocation. FCD waived Steve Purdy to make room for Heath Pearce. Also buried in the press release is the fact FCD has terminated the contract of Alvaro Sanchez. Click to continue reading...

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Kenny Cooper is on his way back to Europe.

The former Manchester United reserve player has been sold by FC Dallas to German Bundesliga II club 1860 Munich. FC Dallas informed season ticket holders of the sale on Friday.

Cooper, 24, is coming off a Gold Cup that saw him score two goals for the U.

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Which college soccer program has the best lineup when looking only at the MLS players it has produced (so no Euro players allowed)? Read on and judge for yourself.
If a player played for two colleges, I'm only counting the latter. Players are included who have played for an MLS team in any official competition (not just the regular season). Click to continue reading...

You gotta give the guy one thing, he sure as heck will say what he thinks in the press. Click to continue reading...

Houston Dynamo 1-0 FC Dallas

The Dynamo Girls: Better than FC Dallas?

Q. What do you get if you cross I-45 with a leaky defence and lack of confidence?
A. That's right, Dallas fans - Beaten!

On a fabulous night for football at Robertson Stadium, the Dynamo took down in-state rivals FC Dallas 1-0; a powerful second half header from Kei Kamara off a Stuart Holden cross proving the difference, moving them up to third in the West.

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From Soccer 365:

FC Dallas General Manager Michael Hitchcock today announced that the team has signed 23-year-old defender Steve Purdy. Purdy joins Dallas from German club 1860 Munich of the 2.Bundesliga. Per League and team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

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Good evening folks. I am coming to you from St. Louis, which is experiencing downright Arctic conditions right now (at least it feels that way after four days in sunny Florida).

Tonight is the night when most of the big trades surrounding the MLS Draft will take place and there are few scenes more entertaining than the one at the league's hotel bar on the night before the draft.

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Good evening folks. I am coming to you from St. Louis, which is experiencing downright Arctic conditions right now (at least it feels that way after four days in sunny Florida).

Tonight is the night when most of the big trades surrounding the MLS Draft will take place and there are few scenes more entertaining than the one at the league's hotel bar on the night before the draft.

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FC Dallas has announced they have signed Ex-Cal center back Steve Purdy. The 6'4" Purdy graduated from Cal in 2006 after starting four straight year for the Bears. Selected for the MLS Combine, Purdy never showed up, instead opting to sign with 1860 Munich in Germany's Bundesliga 2. Purdy is big and fast and will in all likelihood fill Duilio Davino's spot in the FCD back line. Click to continue reading...

The Kansas City Wizards are looking to further rebuild their team beyond today's trade of Nick Garcia to expansion San Jose Earthquakes for their 1st pick (1st overall in the draft). That gives KC the 1st pick overall and the 11th overall picks in the draft. The conventional thinking is that KC is positioning themselves to take promising striker Patrick Nyarko with their new pick.

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