Welcome to the Official FC Dallas Podcast. This show won’t be a weekly podcast where we talk about the current FC Dallas season, results or upcoming games. Instead, this show will be more about speaking to the FC Dallas players, coaches, and even front office staff to explore their careers, interests off the field and who they are as people. If you have any suggestions or requests for future guests, please just reach out to @GarrettMelcer on Twitter. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy our future shows.
FC Dallas center back Sebastien Ibeagha joins the DTID podcast to talk about his soccer journey which began in Warri, Nigeria before relocating to the United States. Ibeagha also explains his decision to begin his pro career in Europe after attending Duke University, eventually moving back to MLS where he'd go on to win the MLS Cup just before signing for FC Dallas.
12 Jul 2024
Omar Gonzalez, FC Dallas defender & former USMNT player
In this episode, Dallas native Omar Gonzalez joins DTID to talk about his storied playing career that began with local youth club Dallas Texans before going pro with the LA Galaxy where he won MLS Rookie of the Year, three MLS Cups, two MLS Supporters' Shields and Defender of the Year. He also spoke about his time in Liga MX, his 10-year career with the U.S. Men's National Team, his experience at the 2014 World Cup and much more.
10 May 2024
Sebastian Lletget, FC Dallas and USMNT midfielder
Sebastian Lletget joined us to talk about his career which began at West Ham in England before joining MLS with the LA Galaxy, New England Revolution and now FC Dallas. He also spoke about his international career with the United States which included winning the Gold Cup and Concacaf Nations League. Off the field, Sebastian detailed his stringent diet, favorite goals, toughest opponents and more.
For the video version of this podcast episode, visit the FC Dallas YouTube channel (https://youtu.be/yPJ5um_sWJs?si=AQUnLhYY2UBdtmt3).
11 Sept 2023
Bernard Kamungo, FC Dallas forward
In this episode, we sat down with FC Dallas forward Bernard Kamungo to talk about his incredible journey from a refugee facility in Tanzania to the FC Dallas first team. Kamungo immigrated to Abilene, Texas as a teenager where played high school before being noticed at an open tryout for FC Dallas' reserve team in 2021. Two and a half years later, Bernard Kamungo (still just 21) scoring goals in the big leagues and is one of Major League Soccer's rising stars.
28 Jun 2023
Nkosi Tafari, FC Dallas Defender
The DTID Podcast is back and we were joined by a very special guest: FC Dallas center back Nkosi Tafari.
Tafari spoke in depth about his early soccer career in Manhattan, how he scored the best goal in the state of New York during high school, his elaborate collegiate career, his MLS SuperDraft mishap and how his rookie season was interrupted by COVID-19. He also walked us through his off-the-field interests including fashion, his food truck project and the origin of his signature post-win celebration emoji :)
1 Mar 2023
Peter Luccin, FC Dallas Assistant Coach and Former Player
Peter Luccin joined the show to speak about his playing career which included stops at Marseille, PSG, Atlético Madrid and MLS before making the transition to coaching with FC Dallas.
17 Jan 2023
Paul Arriola, FC Dallas Forward
In the first episode of 2023, we sat down with FC Dallas forward Paul Arriola to discuss his youth career in San Diego and the IMG Academy in Florida, his breakthrough with Club Tijuana, his experience playing with Wayne Rooney at D.C. United and why he wanted to join FC Dallas.
8 Sept 2022
Maarten Paes, FC Dallas Goalkeeper
FC Dallas' starting goalkeeper Maarten Paes joined the show to talk about his upbringing in the Netherlands, why he decided to switch to goalkeeper when he was 15, his early pro career in the Eredivisie and his first impressions of Texas life.
28 Jul 2022
Andre Zanotta, Technical Director of FC Dallas
In this episode, we sat down with FC Dallas' Technical Director (General Manager) Andre Zanotta and explored his extensive education, his previous jobs in soccer, his role in the transfer of Brazilian star Neymar to Barcelona in 2013, and eventually why he chose to come to MLS and FC Dallas.
1 Jun 2022
Pa-Modou Kah, North Texas SC head coach & former Norway international
In this episode, we spoke with Pa-Modou Kah, head coach of North Texas SC (FC Dallas' development team). Pa went into detail about his playing career, which spanned three continents and nearly two decades, as well as his decision to enter coaching after his playing days were over.
2 May 2022
Tsiki Ntsabeleng, FC Dallas Midfielder
FC Dallas midfielder Tsiki Ntsabeleng joined us to talk about his upbringing in South Africa, his experience at the 2010 World Cup, his move to the United States for college soccer, and the start of his pro career in MLS.
24 Mar 2022
Matt Denny, General Manager of North Texas SC
We sat down with Matt Denny, General Manager of North Texas SC (FC Dallas' second team) ahead of the club's 2022 Home Opener.
4 Mar 2022
Kenny Cooper, FC Dallas Ambassador and former player
In this episode, we sat down with former FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper to talk about his playing career in Dallas and Europe, his favorite goals, best opponents and teammates, and and his new position as FC Dallas' club ambassador.
25 Jan 2022
Nico Estévez, FC Dallas Head Coach
In the first episode of the new year, we sat down with FC Dallas' new head coach Nico Estévez. Nico spoke about his childhood in Spain, his early coaching career with Valencia CF, how het met his mentor Gregg Berhalter and their time leading the U.S. Men's National Team.
10 Nov 2021
Ema Twumasi, FC Dallas Defender
In the fourth episode, we spoke with FC Dallas right back Ema Twumasi about his family life in Ghana, his time in the Right to Dream Academy, moving to the U.S., and his first few seasons as a professional player.
5 Oct 2021
Szabolcs Schön, FC Dallas Winger
In this episode, we sat down with FC Dallas winger Szabolcs Schön and talked about growing up in Hungary, his time in the Ajax academy, his experience playing in Euro 2020 and his move to Texas.
If you have suggestions for future guests, please reach out to @GarrettMelcer on Twitter.
20 Aug 2021
Paxton Pomykal, FC Dallas Midfielder
In the second episode of DTID, we sat down with FC Dallas midfielder Paxton Pomykal and talked about his childhood, his time in the FC Dallas Academy, his experience at the MLS All-Star game, his future with the U.S. Men's National Team and more.
If you have suggestions for future guests, please reach out to @GarrettMelcer on Twitter.
19 Jul 2021
Ryan Hollingshead, FC Dallas Defender
In this first episode of DTID, we sat down with FC Dallas defender Ryan Hollingshead to talk about his soccer career, side business and interests outside of sports. Ryan explained how he got into soccer originally, his unique MLS SuperDraft experience, and his opinion on why he hasn't ever been called up for the U.S. Men's National Team.
We hope you enjoy the first episode and if you have suggestions for future guests, please reach out to @GarrettMelcer on Twitter.
20 May 2021
Welcome to DTID: The Official FC Dallas Podcast
Welcome to DTID: The Official FC Dallas Podcast. This show won’t be a weekly podcast where we talk about the current FC Dallas season, results or upcoming games. Instead, this show will more about speaking to the FC Dallas players, coaches, and even front office staff to explore their careers, interests off the field and who they are as people. If you have any suggestions or requests for future guests, please just reach out to @GarrettMelcer on Twitter. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy our future shows.
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