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...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 113
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...
May 27, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 112
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 socia...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 111
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://soccer...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 110
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 thi...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 109
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick dissect the debacle in San Jose, take issue with a few Luchi comments, talk tactical failures & fixes, Hedges' & Maurer's injury, look ahead to Portland with some potential line up changes, explain why Jara will keep starting, dig into the new FC Dallas Homegrown signing, and talk a little North Texas SC. All brought to you by [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25% Off Sitewide for All 3rd Deg...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 108
FC Dallas 2021 is off to the races with a scintillating 0-0 tie against the Rapids. Buzz, Peter, and Dan break down the action including talk of some new guys hype and offensive issues. Then it's a preview and prediction for San Jose, some Pomykal starter talk, another new MLS rule, FCD-North Texas-Academy interaction, and marketing failures. All that and your hosts explain why FC Dallas traded for an international spot. All brought to you by [Soccer90.com](http://Soccer90.com). 25% Off Sitewide...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 107
It's the final 2021 preseason 3rd Degree the Podcast as the regular season is around the corner. So this week Peter, Buzz, and Dan dig into the final tune-up versus Dynamo and preview the Rapids home opener. Plus Buzz went to training for the first time in a year and has lots to talk about including the big Ferreira injury. Throw in a Homegrown signing, some FCD/MLS season predictions, and - thanks to Trent Dismuke - a bit of booze and you get one heck of a mix. All brought to you by [Soccer90.c...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 106
The 2021 MLS season is just around the corner and we got a fat one to sink our teeth into on 3rd Degree the Podcast this week as FC Dallas hosted expansion side Austin FC on Wednesday. Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick go in hard on the scrimmage overreaction - good and bad - talk big picture issues, throw in some smash hit retro Burn gear talk, and even have time for some TV broadcast stuff to boot. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25%...
Apr 09, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 105
Schedules being what they are, Dan Crooke is missing again but Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick had plenty of FC Dallas to talk about. Two scrimmages with San Antonio FC (including Friday's lineup and spy report), the outside back battle, the out of the blue sale of Thiago Santos and who will replace him, FCD injury updates, the US Olympic Failure, sweet Dallas Cup action, and some awesome kit nerd talk to round it out. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.co...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 104
Dan Crooke is on hiatus, so this week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick dig into the implications of the FC Dallas lineups so far this spring and two big areas to watch before the season starts. Then Buzz gives us some spy reports - with a who's up and who's down angle - as well as a few injury notes including a Huntsmen Dump. Plus a little Dallas Cup and some Olympic and Senior National Team thoughts. All that and more on 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Socc...
Mar 26, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Peter and Dan fill Buzz in on how Jesus Ferreira played for the U-23s earlier in the day, while Buzz stops on the side of I-35 to get on his soapbox about the problem he sees in Luchi's methods. The guys discuss covering a team behind a blackout and whether the FC Dallas supporters' groups will ever get the safe standing they've been promised. All brought to you by our sponsor, [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25% Off Sitewide for All 3rd Degree Podcast listeners with Promo Code 3RDDEGREE ...
Mar 19, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Buzz, Dan and Peter discuss the reaction to the new FCD "Community Kit", Olympic Qualifying Roster news, jersey numbers, a Thomas Roberts update and ask the question if the success of the Academy has begun to over-shadow the actual MLS product. All brought to you by our sponsor, [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/6UXy...
Mar 12, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 101
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast we celebrate our 100th episode. Your hosts Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick dig into their favorite moments in podcast history and covering FC Dallas. But before all that, it's kit talks, lots and lots of kit talk! New sponsors, our new mockups, and some of the best and worst around the league. Plus a little Olympic roster news to round it out. All brought to you by our sponsor, [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25% Off Sitewide for All 3rd Deg...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 100
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Buzz Carrick sits down with one of the hottest names at FC Dallas, Social Media Coordinator - and rising star - Eddie Koton. The man responsible for the amazing FCD twitter account and every other club social platform. Plus we take a moment to honor the passing of two significant members of the FC Dallas community, Stephen Stone and Mike Renshaw. All brought to you by our sponsor, [Soccer90.com](https://soccer90.com/). 25% Off Sitewide for All 3rd Degree Podc...
Feb 18, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 99
The Three Amigos are back together on this week's edition of 3rd Degree the Podcast. Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick dig into the massive pile of FC Dallas news. The Amigos go deep right out of the gate with some behind the scenes stuff and analysis of the Reynolds sale, then it's Justin Che and Brandon Servania loan talk, Edwin Cerrillo and Thomas Roberts injury news, the Crueziro agreement that wasn't, FCD jersey sponsor news, North Texas SC moves, some CBA analysis, and a potentia...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 98
The big news of the last several weeks has been the [pending transfer of Bryan Reynolds to AS Roma](https://3rddegree.net/la-lupa-flips-the-script-reynolds-signs-contract-with-as-roma). [That news became official on Monday](https://3rddegree.net/reynolds-completes-transfer-to-as-roma) and we just had to get all the inside dirt for our listeners. So the special guest on this week's episode of 3rd Degree the Podcast none other than Bryan's lead representation and agent - and father - Keith Reynold...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 97
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Buzz Carrick sits down with Eric Quill, Head Coach of North Texas Soccer Club. Topics of discussion in the show are the FC Dallas scouting system, Eric's take on each of the FCD draft picks, who might join North Texas this year form both FC Dallas and the Academy, and last - but not least - where NTX might need some help with free-agent signings to fill out the roster. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Soccer90](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pa...
Jan 28, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 96
It's an MLS SuperDraft edition of 3rd Degree the Podcast this week with special guest, FC Dallas left back, Johnny Nelson. First, your hosts Buzz Carrick and Dan Crooke break down the FC Dallas picks. Then it's a chat about the draft experience from the player's perspective with Johnny Football. It's a draft day Smörgåsbord brought to you by [Soccer90](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol).
Jan 22, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 95
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Dan and Buzz kick off the show with the big Barrios news and the smaller Kalil ElMedkhar news. But then it's a rip-roaring romp through speculation land as they try to answer some really absurd questions and prognosticate the future. Goals, starters, finishes, Homegrowns, NTX signings, CBAs, and even jersey numbers. Get your Magic Eight Balls ready! 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by [Soccer90](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pappy Check](https://o...
Jan 15, 2021•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 94
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Dan returns to join Buzz for an offseason catch-up. The guys discuss Bryan Reynolds, the latest Bayern Munich training stints, US camps, and look forward to Saturday's Roja League Invierno final in Denton. All brought to you by [Soccer90](https://soccer90.com/). Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol).
Jan 08, 2021•58 min•Season 3Ep. 93
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Buzz Carrick is flying solo on a special New Year's Eve Q&A edition. Buzz Answers questions from patrons and readers about FC Dallas, North Texas SC, the FCD Academy, and US Soccer. Topics include homegrowns, new signings, tactics, marketing, the Bayern deal, Reynolds money, and more. All brought to you by [Soccer90](https://soccer90.com/#3RDDEGREE). Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol).
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 92
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosting duo of Buzz Carrick and Dan Crooke - Peter Weltpon is on assignment with The Ticket - bring you all things FC Dallas. The show kicks off with the latest on Bryan Reynolds, then it's a breakdown of Paxton Pomykal's interview on The Kickaround (Thanks Peter and Andy!), followed by some early analysis of the two news FC Dallas players - Jader Obrian and Jose Martinez, then it's time for some squad number talk, and a preview of the Boxing Day Roja Le...
Dec 25, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 91
It's the MLS silly season, so your 3rd Degree the Podcast hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - have lots to talk about. It's the latest on the battle for Bryan - including a Huntsmen Dump by Buzz - and a dive into the Fafa Picault trade. Your trio has the answers to so many questions… Did Phelipe sign or not? Santi to Pachuca, really? Two attackers linked to FCD? What's with these FCD team awards? And is there a plan at center back? And Willie Nelson!! All brought to you by [Soc...
Dec 18, 2020•58 min•Season 3Ep. 90
This week on the on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - begin the dive into the off-season content with a big picture look at the FC Dallas franchise. This includes an evaluation of Coach Luchi Gonzalez and an attempt to reconcile what seems to be the two driving forces in the club; play the kids and win an MLS Cup. Your hosts talk roster needs, improving the team's DP record, and where certain young players might play. But don't worry - the entire ...
Dec 11, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 89
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast your intrepid trio of Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick breakdown the playoff loss to the Seattle Sounders. They take apart the game and dissect the FC Dallas performance including the good and the bad. Plus a little extra spice with the North Texas SC roster purge, Tanner Tessmann's link to Europe, an update on Bryan Reynolds, and the Hope Hodzo story. And it's all brought to you by [Soccer90](https://soccer90.com/#3RDDEGREE). Music by [Pappy Check]...
Dec 04, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Season 3Ep. 88
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick start with the big news regarding Bryan Reynolds and a pending offer from Juventus. Then it's on to the big win in Portland and a preview of the Western Conference Semifinal against Seattle next Tuesday. Then we top it all off with some quick hits on Pablo Aranguiz, Thomas Roberts, and the Roja League Invierno. Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UXySLQxCfA78K99y0UPol).
Nov 26, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 87
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your beloved trio of Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick give you a final Portland Timbers match up preview including lineup prediction and identifying the key to an FCD win. Then they give out FC Dallas awards, make fun of the new Dynamo crest, dissect the new Austin FC jerseys, tell you why the North Fort Worth soccer complex probably isn't much to worry about, and last - but certainly not least - make predictions for Sunday. Music by [Pappy Check](...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 86
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast… The Trio is back together to celebrate Buzz's 50th birthday! Ok, not really. They're back together to talk all things FC Dallas. Although we couldn't do a pod without discussing the US Men's performance versus Wales. Then it's a dive into the Minnesota United debacle and a preview of the FC Dallas playoff match against the Portland Timbers. There are, in fact, reasons for optimism even if you might see a screwy lineup. Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spot...
Nov 13, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 85
This week on 3rd Degree the podcast, special guest Tyler Kern (@tylerakern) - the radio host of FC Dallas - fills in for the missing Dan Crooke and helps dig into all things DTID with Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick. Topics include the trigger for FCD's resurgent form, getting over the hump against Nashville, the way forward in midfield, Reto Ziegler's benching, Thomas Roberts' big trip (including a medium Huntsmen dump), and Paxton Pomykal's future. Music by [Pappy Check](https://open.spotify.co...
Nov 06, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 84
