Dallas Trinity FC
US professional women's soccer club
Soccer club
32°46′46″N 96°45′35″W / 32.77944°N 96.75972°W / 32.77944; -96.75972Dallas 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.
History
A 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]
Season history
2023 season
Dallas Trinity FC played their debut season in 2023 with the following schedule:[6]
- August 18: @ Tampa Bay Sun FC – Riverfront Stadium
- September 7: vs. DC Power FC – Cotton Bowl
- September 13: vs. Lexington Sporting Club – Cotton Bowl
- September 25: @ Brooklyn FC – Maimonides Park
- September 29: @ Fort Lauderdale FC – NSU Soccer Stadium
- October 6: @ Spokane Zephyr FC – One Spokane Stadium
- October 16: @ DC Power FC – Audi Field
- October 25: vs. Carolina Ascent FC – Cotton Bowl
- November 2: vs. Fort Lauderdale – Cotton Bowl
- November 9: @ Lexington Sporting Club – Lexington Stadium
- November 20: vs. Spokane Zephyr FC – Cotton Bowl
- November 23: @ Carolina Ascent FC – American Legion Memorial
- December 8: vs. Tampa Bay Sun FC – Cotton Bowl
- December 14: vs. Brooklyn FC – Cotton Bowl
Roster
The first player signed to Dallas Trinity FC was Amber Brooks.[7]
| No. | Pos. | Player | Nation |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | DF | Amber Brooks |  United States |
See also
- Sting SC, the first professional women's soccer team in Dallas
References
- ^ 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 (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.
External links
- Official website
- USL Super League page on Dallas Trinity FC
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USL Super League
- Brooklyn FC
- Carolina Ascent FC
- Dallas Trinity FC
- DC Power FC
- Fort Lauderdale United FC
- Lexington SC
- Spokane Zephyr FC
- Tampa Bay Sun FC
- East Ridge, Tennessee (TBD)
- Indianapolis, Indiana (2025)
- Sporting Club Jacksonville (2025)
- Madison, Wisconsin (2025)
- Oakland Soul SC (TBD)
- Phoenix, Arizona (TBD)
- Tucson, Arizona (TBD)
- USL Arkansas (2026)
- USL Palm Beach (2025)
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