This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick (Dan Crooke is under the weather) - dissect the Eric Quill press conference. Was it just coach and owner platitudes or is there real meat to chew on like staff announcements? Buzz also tells a Quill story from three years back. Next week should bring the beginning of the winter moves for FC Dallas with the one-day trade window and expansion draft. Plus, The Trinity had three players make Team of the Month, including...
Dec 06, 2024•59 min•Season 6Ep. 290
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, it's time for Eric Quill talk. Your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - talk about Eric Quill, then Eric Quill some more, plus they throw in a little Eric Quill, and finally they wrap it up with some more Eric Quill. Also, The Trinity played and USL Dallas was announced for a 2027 launch in Garland. Music Pappy Check.
Nov 22, 2024•59 min•Season 6Ep. 289
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick, Dan Crooke is on assignment - celebrate the triumphant comeback MLS Next Pro Championship win by North Texas SC and the comeback road win by Dallas Trinity. Plus a USL Championship team is coming to Garland. Then it's on the FC Dallas talk for the sickos. Why the delay in a coach announcement? Any surprises in the end-of-season moves? Is anyone coming up from North Texas SC? What do you mean the 2025 roster is pret...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 288
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - answer fan questions from 3rd Degree's discord. But first, there's a lot of talk about FC Dallas' next coach, Jim Curtin, Eric Quill, Peter Luccin, Bruce Arena, Dallas Trinity, and North Texas SC. Music Pappy Check.
Nov 08, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 287
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - don't have any concrete FCD news to drop so they dig into some more macro topics. How long will we wait for a coach? Does the potential window schedule shift help Dallas become more attractive? Is Dallas a good market at all? What are the biggest impact moves FCD could make? How did Nico Estevez end up at Austin FC? Dallas Trinity goes again this weekend and they have multiple players with the US U17s...
Nov 01, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 286
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - begin the offseason gasification with a blow-by-blow on the high and low points from the FC Dallas End of Season Press Conference with Dan Hunt and Andre Zanotta. To be frank, Jerry, or Steve, your hosts were left with more questions than answers. Plus North Texas SC continues their playoff run, Trinity plays on Friday, and there's another shoutout to a local making good on the international stage. Mu...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 285
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - play the world-famous game of "Dump or Keep" with the FCD roster after Buzz explains a new roster problem he's discovered. The FC Dallas season final is this weekend against Sporting KC but the Burn are already eliminated. Dallas Trinity got another road point. North Texas SC has a playoff game this weekend. You'll find out who the Dallas Fury are. And Buzz has a shoutout for a local signing in the NW...
Oct 18, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 284
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, the offseason starts to build. Your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick (Dan Crooke is on assignment) - talk about the Portland game including the Musa & Tafari benchings, Velasco's potential injury (?), Farrington's form, and Tsiki's standout play. Then it's on to bigger topics like the poor roster build piece Buzz wrote, Luccin and the back 3, the state of Luccin's job chase, a coach move timeline, which direction FCD might shift during the stadium r...
Oct 11, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 283
Pay heed oh you FC Dallas curious, for now is the hour of our discontent. For low, the Dudes of FCD have thus been harshly put upon with elimination from the extravaganza of the after-season play. And thus the righteous 3rd Degree the Podcast hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - were overcome with lamentations. As the sickos did suffer the pain of fanaticism and the loss of dignitude through failed strategery of the staff of Burn coaches. But hark, what is that light? Is it the ...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 6Ep. 282
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - get to enjoy a victory pod as your hometown heroes smoked the vaunted LAFC. Even if LA rotated, it's still a sweet win. Now it's down to Dallas and the Loons for the last playoff spot, with a 5-point (ugh) separation. Important questions are asked, like "What happens to the shield next year?" Plus Bogert says Luccin is the leading candidate. Dallas Trinity finally lost and Buzz went to their training....
Sep 27, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 281
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - have plenty to talk about, like stadium talk. All the stadium talk you can handle. Followed by more stadium talk. It's kind of a big deal, that stadium stuff. Then Buzz rants about FCD tactics, there's a quick look at LAFC, and Dan fills us in on Dallas Trinity's big win. Music by Pappy Check!
Sep 20, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 280
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - didn't want to talk much about the poor game in Vancouver, so after a quick hit on that meltdown and a celebration of the great Jimmy Maurer performance, they moved on to "What does each out of contract player have to do in the six games left to get a new contract." Then it was on to some Dallas Trinity talk and a little North Texas SC. Music by Pappy Check!
Sep 13, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 279
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - are resigned to the season being a miss after the major left down against the Rapids. In a game that resembled the history of the club's performances, FCD was good in the middle but stunk at both ends. There were some good showings (Lletget, Junqua, Illarra) and a fair amount of poor shooting and defense. Have fans come to accept Luccin might be the best choice to coach this club even if he misses? Wh...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 278
This week on 3rd Degree the podcast, oh by do your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - have a lot to talk about. The massive FC Dallas win at DC United. Two new players, Show and Raun debut. Lletget's awesomeness. Wingback balance. Farrington's 2 gaffs. Tsiki standout. FCD defensive woes. Is Luccin winning the job? Brutal schedule. Rapids next. How much to play Velasco? Paes and Show out for Vancouver with callups. FCD's new Academy initiative. Dallas Trinity vs Barcelona. Trin...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 6Ep. 277
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - get fired up for the resumption of the MLS regular season as FCD heads to DC to take on United. Who's back, who isn't, who was brought in and is ready to go? The Alan Velasco to Boca stories went hot and heavy, will he go or won't he? Should he go for FCD's benefit? Dallas Trinity FC played their first game and put on a fantastic performance, even if the broadcast wasn't so great. Music by Pappy Check...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 276
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - didn't have a game to discuss nor a game to preview. But they did have a transfer window to talk about. What kind of players did FCD bring in? And what better time to talk state of the franchise? Just how well is this thing run? What is the plan? Oh yes, some red hot takes were shared. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by the Lindstrom Law Firm. For wills, trusts, probate, and business law, cal...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 275
After a week's hiatus, your hosts are back! Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick return to talk all things FC Dallas. That includes the crash out of Leagues Cup after the Juarez meltdown with terrible tactics. So what exactly is next? Can FCD get some players back? Is a playoff run in the cards? FCD needs approximately 14 points with 9 games. How about a center back? Is that happening with a week left in the transfer window? Plus it's the anniversary of Toyota Stadium opening, North Texas...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 274
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - fight through the awful New England game and look ahead to Leagues Cup. Plus FCD signed a player, Dallas Trinity signed several players, Dallas still has a playoff chance, and the FCD pipeline is flowing again at the MLS and Next Pro level. And finally, your hosts dig into the big question, is Peter Luccin winning the FC Dallas job? 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by the Lindstrom Law Firm. F...
Jul 25, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 273
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcasts, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - fight through the technical challenges of Buzz being 1500 miles from home in the middle of nowhere to talk all things FCD. The team is on a roll with wins over LA Galaxy and Austin FC. Some key talent may be back soon. Are playoffs really possible? Does the schedule even give them a chance? The banged up Revs are next, then Leagues Cup. Who is this midfielder FCD is being linked to? Plus, Dallas Trin...
Jul 19, 2024•50 min•Season 6Ep. 272
Dan Crooke is back on this week's edition of 3rd Degree the Podcast, he re-joins your other two hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick - to get the trio back together just in time to have loads of FC Dallas to talk about. Three games this week, vs Portland, at Sporting KC, and then a Cup game at Sporting KC (during the rain delay of which the bulk of the pod was recorded). There are both good and bad things happening with FCD. Goals are being scored but also given up. Some kids are playing a bit...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 271
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, Dan Crooke is still missing so your remaining hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick - soldier on through the miserable 2024 season without him. First, it's a look back at the FC Cincinnati game, including the once again amazing Asier Illarramendi. Plus, oh yeah, play the kids. Second, the summer window is coming, what kind of players will FCD seek and what kind of player would come to a team in chaos like this? Third, for that matter, what kind of coach woul...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 270
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick (Dan Crooke lost his voice) - have plenty to talk about as the wheels came off on the steamrolling Peter Luccin bandwagon that was FC Dallas. Seattle remains a trip into hell for this club. There's also plenty to talk about with the reports of FC Cinci trying to bring Weston McKennie to MLS. Then the duo dives into the tactics Luccin has been using and what they want to see this weekend vs. the very same FCC side ch...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 269
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - get all the joys of a double win as FCD rides the wave of the coaching change. Big wins over St Louis and Minnesota have both good and bad moments. Thankfully the offense is showing up but the defense remains as problematic as your trio's attempts to pronounce the new coach's name. Has Luccin managed to unlock Musa? Now Dallas heads to the death zone that is Seattle to try and win three straight. Plus...
Jun 21, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 268
Oh man, there is change afoot at FC Dallas this week! Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick get to break down the massive news, the firing of Coach Nico Estevez and the naming of Peter Luccin as interim coach. Why now? What's next? What's Luccin's style? Will this make anything better? Play the kids? Nice. Play quality football? Sure. Play good defense and get some chance... wait, isn't that Nico ball? You just fired that guy. Decision by committee? Check. John Gall promoted, Michel promot...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 6Ep. 267
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast it's a double loss episode. Your hosts - Peter Welpton, Buzz Carrick, and (for some of the time) Dan Crooke - break down the two losses in LA looking for common elements. The trio talks about the club's current surprise 10 Patrickson Delgado, the amazing Maarten Paes, the Sam Junqua quandary, burning up midfielders, the solid play of Omar Gonzalez, and the offense brought by Paul Arriola. There's also some stadium talk, international call-ups, a quick glance a...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 266
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - have the painful responsibility of breaking down the first three-goal collapse in club history. There are some good things to take away but man is there loads of bad. Coach Nico subs, late-game mistakes, defensive 10s, starting 8 defenders, FCD prototype offense, Norris' yellow card problem, and Illarra greatness and frustration. So much to chew on both ways. Now the club kicks off three brutal road g...
May 29, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 265
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - get the joy of an MLS road tie and a Cup win. Maarten Paes is flying high and keeping the club in games while the injuries keep piling up - 8 starters were missing for the Cup game. But a win is a win even if the draw for the next round wasn't great. FCD also tied in Houston and it felt like a win with standout performances by Nolan Norris and Sam Junqua. The next stretch of games is a bitch, starting...
May 23, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 264
It's a winning episode this week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, as your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - try to tackle the good and the bad of the Austin game. A win is a win and there are some positives to take away. FC Dallas also has an ever-expanding injury list, with two more names going on this week the midfield is getting pretty short. Plus Dallas Trinity FC - the new USL Super League DFW team - held its brand launch, and announced a stadium and a GM. On top of that, Texo...
May 16, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 263
This week on 3rd Degree the Podcast, your hosts - Peter Welpton, Dan Crooke, and Buzz Carrick - discuss the current state of FC Dallas and why The Big Lebowski has something to do with it. FCD got smocked in Toronto then rebounded in the US Open Cup. Then your hosts throw Coach Nico vs TD Zanotta into the ring for the "at fault" battle royal. And the new DFW SuperLeague team brand is being announced on Thursday. How will they fit in the landscape? 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by Socc...
May 09, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 262
It's an FC Dallas winning podcast! Peter and Dan are here and Buzz calls in from Key West! Look, your club should win when up a man for 85 minutes. But they still have to take care of business and FCD did. There are some positives to build on: Jesus returns, Farfan excels, Illarramendi is great. FCD now turns to Toronto FC in the League and then Memphis 901 in the Cup. Plus the Hall of Fame continues to disrespect MLS. 3rd Degree the Podcast is brought to you by Soccer90.com. 20% Off for All 3rd...
May 02, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 261
