Morning Clippings is our newest weekly feature, bringing together top FC Dallas news from media outlets across the country. Look for it once a week and start your morning off right with a hot cup of DTID.
Another week of important FC Dallas developments has filled the news with an abundance of FCD articles. This week’s edition of Morning Clippings features
Andrew Jacobson
talking with the World Football Daily Radio Show, FC Dallas punching their playoff tickets and
Kevin Hartman
being rated as the best goalkeeper by Soccer America.
Read last week’s edition of Morning Clippings
Tuesday, October 11: Jurgen Klinsmann offers advice to Brek Shea (Goal.com)
In this piece published on Oct. 11, Goal.com's Alex Labidou speaks with U.S. National Team head coach Jurgen Klinsmann to get his opinion on whether FC Dallas winger
Brek Shea
should remain in Major League Soccer past this season. Klinsmann, who made a similar decision when he moved from VfB Stuttgart to Inter Milan as a 24-year-old, discusses the insight he can provide to young players. He also praises Shea's development under FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman and an important factor he considers when calling players into U.S. National Team camp.
Read the Goal.com article
Tuesday, October 11: Despite loss, Klinsmann begins to identify his key players (MLSSoccer.com)
In postgame comments following a 1-0 loss to Ecuador, U.S. Men's National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann singled out five players who will figure prominently in the team moving forward. Of the five mentioned was Brek Shea, the FC Dallas' midfielder who has started in five consecutive games under Klinsmann. Klinsmann pays special attention to the chemistry that is developing between Shea and Timothy Chandler, the left back who currently plays for FC Nuremberg in Germany.
Read the MLSSoccer.com article
Thursday, October 13: FC Dallas beats Chicago (ESPN SportsCenter)
FC Dallas appeared on SportsCenter last Thursday, making the highlight reel for the club’s playoff clinching win over the Chicago Fire.
Daniel Cruz
’s eventual game-winning bicycle kick made a splash for Dallas in the package.
See the SportsCenter package
Thursday, October 13: Brek Shea, Clint Dempsey, Timothy Chandler greatly benefiting from Jurgen Klinsmann appointment (NESN)
The USMNT has been struggling to find its groove under new head coach Jurgen Klinsmann, but FC Dallas breakout star has been impressive for the Red, White & Blue. In this article, the author discusses the dawn of the Klinsmann era and how Shea has benefited from the free flowing attack that Klinsmann has installed.
Read the NESN article
Friday, October 14: MLS' top goalkeepers are... (Soccer America)
With only a few games remaining in the 2011 season, Soccer America rates FC Dallas goalkeeper Kevin Hartman as the top keeper in MLS. The 37-year old keeper sits atop the league in GAA (1.09) and shutouts (12) among goalkeepers who have played at least 2,000 minutes. Kasey Keller of Seattle and Faryd Mondrago round out the top-3 heading into the final two weeks of the season.
Read the Soccer America article
Friday, October 14: Andrew Jacobson on the World Football Daily Radio Show (World Football Daily Radio Show)
FC Dallas midfielder Andrew Jacobson recently spoke with the World Football Daily Show. Jacobson discussed the team’s struggles in September and their playoff clinching 2-1 win at Chicago on Oct. 12. The 26-year old midfielder also addressed his new contract with FC Dallas, his confidence as a player and his first career MLS goal, scored on May 28 in a 2-2 draw at Houston. He also shares his thoughts on the play of teammate Brek Shea, the importance of the MLS Supporters Shield, and looks forward to the team’s second consecutive postseason appearance.
