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FC Dallas Acquires Midfielder From Brazilian Club
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - February 25)
FC Dallas tapped its South American pipeline Tuesday by adding attacking midfielder David Ferreira in a loan deal from Brazilian partner Club Atletico Paranaense (CAP). more details | go to article

'Uncle Lamar’ Started Dallas Soccer’s Parade Of Stars
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Commentary | Fort Worth Star Telegram - February 20)
Pro soccer first came to Dallas in 1967 when Lamar Hunt created the Dallas Tornado. Through more than four decades of professional soccer, players such as Mexico’s Hugo Sanchez (FC Dallas, 1996) have rolled through the area. Here’s the DFW All-Time Best XI of guys who stuck around for a while, enjoyed on-field success and generated awareness among the soccer community. more details | go to article

FC Dallas Needs To Fill The No. 10 Role
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - February 14)
It seems FC Dallas is only missing one final piece in the preseason building plans. more details | go to article

For U.S. Men’s Team, Every Game Matters
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Preview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - January 24)
Tonight’s United States national team exhibition game matters in the big scheme of things. Every match this year matters for the U.S. men until they have secured a 2010 World Cup spot. more details | go to article

American-Born Soccer Talent Needs To Feel At Home
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Analysis | Fort Worth Star Telegram - October 4)
It sounds strange, but the United States national team just found a new player in Mexico. more details | go to article

Torres To Play For U.S. Against Cuba
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - October 2)
The United States national soccer team scored a significant coup Thursday by landing Mexican-American midfielder Jose Francisco Torres. more details | go to article

U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Faces The Ultimate Road Challenge — At Cuba
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - September 6)
Far too often in American sports, the grind of the road is over-dramatized as million-dollar athletes fly first class, stay in five-star hotels and eat the finest meals specific to an athlete’s needs. more details | go to article

U.S. Men’s Team Takes Aim At World Cup
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Preview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - August 20)
This time around there probably won’t be any 8-0 victories. more details | go to article

Beckham 'Beautiful,' But Team Shut Out
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Result | Fort Worth Star Telegram - March 16)
A lone female voice rose above the sellout crowd of 20,500 on Saturday night at Pizza Hut Park. "Beckham, you are beautiful," the woman shrieked. more details | go to article

When Ryan Snubbed His Goalie, He Sealed Team's Fate
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Analysis | Fort Worth Star Telegram - September 28)
It's a bit sad for U.S. women's national team coach Greg Ryan, but the guy has got to go. more details | go to article

Denilson Brings Charisma And Experience To Dallas
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - August 28)
Brazilian playmaker Denilson achieved international soccer fame for his vibrant smile, his eye-popping step-over move (called "The Denilson"), his Nike commercials and his role in helping Brazil win the 2002 World Cup. more details | go to article

Superliga Brings Super Play
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Result | Fort Worth Star Telegram - July 25)
This whole SuperLiga tournament proved to be every bit as thrilling as envisioned when Major League Soccer dreamt it up. more details | go to article

Best Of Mexico, MLS To vie For Superliga Title
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Preview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - July 24)
It's midway through 2007 and FC Dallas has already competed in the USA-Brazil Challenge, The Rio Grande Plate, Major League Soccer and the U.S. Open Cup at Pizza Hut Park. And now it's time for SuperLiga. more details | go to article

The Value Of Freedom
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - July 4)
Everyone is staring. They know I'm up to something, that I'm not American. If they catch me, they'll send be back to Cuba. more details | go to article

Mapping A Gold Rush
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Result | Fort Worth Star Telegram - June 6)
A quick guide to the 3 1/2 -week regional soccer championship more details | go to article

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