Dallas Trinity FC is an American women's soccer club based in Dallas, Texas. It will be a member of the USL Super League, a Division I league operated by the United Soccer League, and is scheduled to debut in August 2024.
Founded | May 2023 |
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Stadium | Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas, US |
Capacity | 92,100 |
Coordinates | 32°46′46″N 96°45′35″W / 32.77944°N 96.75972°W |
Owner | Jim Neil family |
General manager | Chris Petrucelli |
Coach | Pauline MacDonald |
League | USL Super League |
Website | Club website |
History
editA team representing the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex was announced in May 2023, along with the founding of the United Soccer League's USL Super League.[1] Initially, investor Jim Neil and his family sought to found a team in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2021, but the franchise fee was too high, so the Neils went to the United Soccer League, which was planning to move into the Dallas region anyway and had a much lower fee.[1] Private funding for the team was paired with $592,000 from the city to have the team play at the Cotton Bowl, by far the highest-capacity stadium in the Super League.[2] The deal was designed for a two-year term with an option for future seasons.[2][3]
The name and branding for the team was announced on May 9, 2024, with elements inspired by the Trinity River.[4] Chris Petrucelli was named the initial general manager and the team was confirmed to start play when the league launches on August 16.[5] Pauline MacDonald was publicly named the club's first coach in June.[6]
Season history
edit2024 season
editDallas Trinity FC plans to play their debut season in 2024 with the following schedule:[7]
August 18, 2024 1 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Tampa Bay Sun FC | Tampa, Florida |
Stadium: Riverfront Stadium |
September 7, 2024 2 | DC Power FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
September 13, 2024 3 | Lexington SC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
September 25, 2024 4 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Brooklyn FC | New York City, New York |
Stadium: Maimonides Park |
September 29, 2024 5 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Fort Lauderdale United FC | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Stadium: Nova Southeastern University |
October 6, 2024 6 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Spokane Zephyr FC | Spokane, Washington |
Stadium: One Spokane Stadium |
October 16, 2024 7 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | DC Power FC | Washington, D.C. |
Stadium: Audi Field |
October 25, 2024 8 | Carolina Ascent FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
November 2, 2024 9 | Fort Lauderdale United FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
November 9, 2024 10 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Lexington SC | Lexington, Kentucky |
Stadium: Lexington SC Stadium |
November 20, 2024 11 | Spokane Zephyr FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
November 23, 2024 12 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Carolina Ascent FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Stadium: American Legion Memorial Stadium |
December 8, 2024 13 | Tampa Bay Sun FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
December 14, 2024 14 | Brooklyn FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
Roster
editThe first player signed to Dallas Trinity FC was Amber Brooks.[8]
No. | Pos. | Player | Nation |
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— | DF | Amber Brooks | United States |
— | DF | Hailey Davidson | United States |
— | MF | Haley Berg | United States |
See also
edit- Sting SC, the first professional women's soccer team in Dallas
References
edit- ^ a b Maddox, Will (June 2, 2023). "The Family That's Bringing Professional Women's Soccer to Dallas". Soccer. D Magazine. ISSN 0161-7826. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Nudelsteier, Abraham (May 9, 2024). "Dallas Trinity FC, new women's pro soccer team, faces big opportunity, challenges". Sports>FC Dallas. The Dallas Morning News. ISSN 1553-846X. OCLC 1035116631. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Prazan, Phil (May 14, 2024). "President of Dallas Trinity FC says team committed to city long-term". Dallas Trinity FC. KXAS-TV. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Livengood, Paul (May 9, 2024). "Dallas pro women's soccer team unveils name, logo". Soccer. WFAA. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Heinz, Frank (May 8, 2024). "Dallas Trinity FC brings women's pro soccer to Cotton Bowl Stadium this summer". Dallas Trinity FC. KXAS-TV. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
- ^ Livengood, Paul (June 20, 2024). "Dallas Trinity FC names club's first head coach". Dallas Trinity FC. WFAA. Retrieved June 21, 2024.
- ^ Livengood, Paul (May 30, 2024). "Dallas Trinity FC full schedule released for 1st season". Soccer. WFAA. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ Livengood, Paul (May 31, 2024). "Dallas' first women's professional soccer team has made its first signing". Dallas Trinity FC. WFAA. Retrieved June 1, 2024.