Morning Clippings is our newest weekly feature, bringing together top FC Dallas news from media outlets across the country. Look for it every Monday morning and start your week off right with a hot cup of DTID.
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This week’s edition of Morning Clippings features interviews with Zach Loyd and Brek Shea, a look at the challenging upcoming schedule, a podcast with Schellas Hyndman and Shea being voted the #1 player Under 24-years-old in MLS.
Tuesday, September 20: Mexican Power Comes to Frisco (Dallas Morning News)
In this article, The Dallas Morning News takes a look at the challenging schedule FC Dallas has faced this season. The team is on pace to play at least 47 games in 2011, surpassing the club record of 44 set in 2007. But head coach Schellas Hyndman doesn't view the season as a marathon, but rather a sprint that the team must manage. The piece also gets player feedback on the schedule and compares MLS schedules from around the league.
Read the story from the Dallas Morning News.
Tuesday, September 20: Zach Loyd live chat (Dallas Morning News)
FC Dallas defender Zach Loyd participated in a live chat with fans with the Dallas Morning News. Loyd gave his hints on how to coach 4-year olds in soccer, his favorite achievements with FC Dallas so far and the player that has made the biggest impression for him on FC Dallas.
Read the story from the Dallas Morning News.
Wednesday, September 21: Schellas Hyndman Interview with Glenn Davis (Sportstalk790)
Glenn Davis interviews FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman on the Soccer Matters podcast. Hyndman tells the story of how he came to America, how he challenges his players during a grueling season, and how he can connect martial arts to his coaching. The interview starts at 6:40.
Hear the podcast from Sportstalk790 here.
Wednesday, September 21: FC Dallas in CCL Action (ESPN)
ESPN.com columnist Jeff Carlisle spoke to FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman following training on Monday, Sept 19 to discuss the toll the CONCACAF Champions League is taking on the defending Western Conference Champions. The piece follows discussions on Red Bull’s Rafa Marquez, Chicago’s Domic Oduro and Salt Lake’s Javier Morales and focuses on Dallas’ historic win over Pumas on Mexican soil. Hyndman goes on to talk about Andrew Jacobson’s hamstring situation, reigning MLS MVP David Ferreira and the likelihood of seeing some fresh faces on the pitch for FC Dallas.
Read the ESPN article here.
Friday, September 23: Shea Voted #1 24 Under 24 (MLSsoccer.com)
Having already won the 24 Under 24 fan vote, Shea was recognized as a fan favorite in the league. Now, Shea is being recognized by a media contingent comprised of Alexi Lalas, Jeff Carlisle, and more as the top Under-24 player in the MLS. Shea talks about his growing pains when he entered the league and how they have turned him into the player he is today.
Read the story at MLSsoccer.com.
Sunday, September 25: Brek Shea Interview (It’s Round and It’s White)
With Shea’s recent US Men’s National Team call-up, his name has been seen on blogs across the globe. It’s Round and It’s White, a blog from the UK, caught up with Shea to talk about his time with the USMNT, what types of goals he sets before a season, and why he chose soccer over other American sports.
Read the interview at It's Round and It's White.
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