With the international break in full swing, the trio look back at a DFW influenced USMNT, and how FC Dallas may have missed a big opportunity from it. Buzz drops two Huntsmen Dumps in the woods in Idaho, Peter asks about the question of 'should FC Dallas just keep calm and carry on?', and Dan manages to forget Michael Barrios while comparing an ex-FCD XI in MLS to Luchi's current roster. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25% Off Sitewide for All 3rd Degree Podcast listeners with Promo Code 3RDDEGREE on [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol). ...

The Colorado Rapids game certainly gave us plenty to talk about on 3rd Degree the Podcast as the international break is upon us. Your trio of hosts break down the bad and the good - including a kerfuffle over just how much good - of the game last week. Front bad, mids not bad, D bad, another mystery sub... lots to talk about. Then Buzz has a 5 point plan to right the ship. Finally, it was time for some kit talk, Inter Miami giggles, and some Dante Sealy stuff. All that and more on 3rd Degree the Podcast. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25% Off Sitewide for All 3rd Degree Podcast listeners with Promo Code 3RDDEGREE on [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol). ...

There was a whole lot of FC Dallas for your 3rd Degree the Podcast hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - to chew on this week. Improvement against RSL due to Luchi's tactical tweaks to Jara and Acosta, a new shape (sort of), Tessmann as a 6, Ricaurte excellent, Ryan good, Hedges bad... Then Buzz went to training and found a whole bunch of players MIA including Matt Hedges and Szabolcs Schön. You got questions - we got answers. What's the lineup at Colorado? When will Paxton start? Who's the surprise signing Buzz is predicting? Why the Justin Che overreaction? When does Brandon Servania return? Are the Facundo Quignon links real? And we pay tribute to our friend Denise Isla who passed away this week. Rest in Peace. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25% Off Sitewide for All 3rd Degree Podcast listeners with Promo Code 3RDDEGREE on [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol). ...

What a week it was for FC Dallas. As Dan said, "Interesting week. Let's talk about it." First, FCD tried to grind out a point on the road in a 3-5-2 without much success. Szabolcs Schön was involved in another mystifying sub. Franco Jara wasn't the worst striker in the team. Eddie Munjome appeared to run into a brick wall. Thankfully Bryan Acosta continues to be the man. And yet, in perhaps the biggest surprise of the week, Buzz got to talk to Luchi Gonzalez one on one after training (in a socially distanced and responsible way). What a week. That's a lot of cats for Peter to herd. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25% Off Sitewide for All 3rd Degree Podcast listeners with Promo Code 3RDDEGREE on [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol). ...

Oh man, is there a lot to talk about on this week's episode of 3rd Degree the Podcast. Your hosts Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick are joined by the one and only Steve Fenn to talk FC Dallas and MLS salaries. Once the MLSPA salary dump talk is over, your trio breaks down the Houston game, gets you ready for the Loons this weekend, and lets you know all about the Gold Cup coming to a stadium near you this summer. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25% Off Sitewide for All 3rd Degree Podcast listeners with Promo Code 3RDDEGREE on [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol). ...

This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter, Dan, and Buzz - dig into the delicious 4-1 win over the Portland Timbers. Positives abound with multiple standout performances from the likes of Bressan, Bryan Acosta, and Andres Ricaurte. Then it's on to Buzz's FCD training report including a lineup prediction for the Dynamo, a Szabolcs Schön sighting, a form check on Paxton Pomykal and Thomas Roberts, and a visit with an old friend. All that and a primer on Copa Tejas which kicks off this weekend against the Houston Dynamo. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25% Off Sitewide for All 3rd Degree Podcast listeners with Promo Code 3RDDEGREE on [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol). ...