Soccer: Roster Dance

FC Dallas 2012 Roster Dance (updated)

February, 24, 2012
Feb 24
12:23
PM CT
Updated for status as we see it right before Florida camp.

The Roster Dance is a long running feature of 3rd Degree. It is an effort to break down the FC Dallas roster into its various components with all the trialists and draft picks competing for spots. The Roster Dance includes things like nationality, age, status, green cards, and anything else that might impact space on the roster and the players that might fit into it.

Last updated: 2/24/12

Senior Roster (18 to 20)

For now MLS rosters hold at up to 30 players. Players 1 to 20 are on the senior roster and have to fit in the salary cap. (MLS teams may carry only 18 players on this senior roster if they wish)

FCD has 8 international slots in 2010 with 8 currently filled.
1 David Ferreira 32, Colombian F/M. (8/9/79) Got his green card.
2 Daniel Hernandez New 5 year coach/player deal. 35, US M/D (7/23/76)
3 Jair Benitez 33, Colombian LB, (1/11/79). Green card.
4 Blas Pérez (I1) Panamanian striker, turns 31 this year. (3-13-81)
5 Brek Shea 20, US Nats MF. (2/28/90).
6 Ugo Ihemelu 28, US D. (4/3/83)
7 Kevin Hartman 37, US GK. (5-25-1974)
8 Zach Loyd 24, US Nats M/D. (7-18-87)
9 Fabian Castillo (I2) 19, Colombian striker. (6-01-92)
10 Ricardo Villar (I3) 32, Brazilian, AM. (8-11-79) working on green card
11 Andrew Jacobson 26, US DM. (9-25-85)
12 Hernan Pertúz (I4) 22, Columbian U23, D. (3-31-89)
13 Chris Seitz 24, US GK. (3-12-87)
14 Bobby Warshaw 23, US M/D. (11-21-88)
15 Carlos Rodriguez (I5) 21 year old Panamian M/D from Tauro FC. (4-12-90)
16 Bruno Guarda 26, Brazil MF. (2/6/86). Green card
17 Scott Sealy T&T F. 30, Previously with KC and SJ. (6/4/81) green card.
18 George John US CB. (3/20/87) Not currently on FCD roster. Spot saved?

19 Dogba (I6) Ange Pacome Dogba Gnagbo.Ivory Coast F
20 Open Spot Sports 19 and 20 don’t have to be filled.

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Players occupying roster spots 1-24 will earn at least $42,000 in 2011.

Off-Budget Roster (10)

Roster Spots 21 to 30. Generation adidas, developmental players, and home grown. Players 24 and under that don’t count on the salary cap. MLS teams can have a maximum of 10 off-budget players.
21 Matt Hedges UD D, 2012 1st pick. (4-1-90) Senior roster?
22 Andrew Wiedeman (Ga1) 22, US versatile. F/M/D. (8-22-89)
23 Bryan Leyva (HG1) 20, Mexican U20 MF (2/9/92) green card.
24 Ruben Luna (HG2, I7) 19, Mexican U20 striker. (2-10-92)
25 Victor Ulloa (HG3) 19, US Midfielder. (3-4-92)
26 Moises Hernandez (HG4) US D, former U20 (3-5-92)
27 Jonathan Top (HG5) 19, US striker. (1-26-93)
28 Richard Sanchez (HG6) 17, Mexican keeper, US Citizen. (2-28-94)
29 Christian Ibeagha 22, Former US U17 from OK (born Nigeria). (1-10-90)
30 Alex Lee 2012 supplemental pick, D from Maryland.

-- Ian Kalis 2012 supplemental pick from SMU. Injured? Still on roster, not traveling.

Players occupying roster spots 25-30 will earn at least $32,600 in 2011.

Other Players

Anyone connected, rumored, tried out, waived, training invited, or signed as a short term player.
Jack Stewart Late 2011 defender depth, didn’t stick in 2012
Rodolofo Espinoza 30 year old Mexican M, spring trial.
Kleyner Bejarano a.k.a. Kleyner Bejarano Colombian D, spring trial
Scott Gordon 23 year old US D, spring trial
Daniel Osorno Formerly of Puebla, AM/F
Nicolás Gianni a.k.a. Nicolas Cridani. 29, F/M
Daniel Cruz Colombian, M didn’t play well in 2011, injuries cost him in 2012.
Marvin Chavez Traded to San Jose.
Walter Hines M, preseason trialist
Martin John LB, preseason trialist
Joe Madigan M, preseason trialist
Jackson Brazilian M, on loan to Cruzeiro
Mykel Galindo Waived in off season.
Edson Edward Waived in off season.
Josh Lambo Former Ga GK, waived in off season.

2012 FC Dallas Roster Dance

February, 9, 2012
Feb 9
1:20
PM CT
The Roster Dance is a long running feature of 3rd Degree. It is an effort to break down the FC Dallas roster into its various components with all the trialists and draft picks competing for spots. The Roster Dance includes things like nationality, age, status, green cards, and anything else that might impact space on the roster and the players that might fit into it.

Last updated: 2/9/12

Senior Roster (18 to 20)

For now MLS rosters hold at up to 30 players. Players 1 to 20 are on the senior roster and have to fit in the salary cap. (MLS teams may carry only 18 players on this senior roster if they wish)

FCD has 8 international slots in 2010 with 8 currently filled.
1 David Ferreira 32, Colombian F/M. (8/9/79) Got his green card.
2 Daniel Hernandez New 5 year coach/player deal. 35, US M/D (7/23/76)
3 Jair Benitez 33, Colombian LB, (1/11/79). Green card.
4 Blas Pérez (I1) Panamanian striker, turns 31 this year. (3-13-81)
5 Brek Shea 20, US Nats MF. (2/28/90).
6 Ugo Ihemelu 28, US D. (4/3/83)
7 Kevin Hartman 37, US GK. (5-25-1974)
8 Zach Loyd 24, US Nats M/D. (7-18-87)
9 Fabian Castillo (I2) 19, Colombian striker. (6-01-92)
10 Ricardo Villar (I3) 32, Brazilian, AM. (8-11-79) working on green card
11 Andrew Jacobson 26, US DM. (9-25-85)
12 Hernan Pertúz (I4) 22, Columbian U23, D. (3-31-89)
13 Chris Seitz 24, US GK. (3-12-87)
14 Bobby Warshaw 23, US M/D. (11-21-88)
15 Carlos Rodriguez (I5) 21 year old Panamian M/D from Tauro FC. (4-12-90)
16 Nicolás Gianni (I6) a.k.a. Nicolas Cridani. 29, F/M. (3/9/82) starting for Ferreira.
17 Scott Sealy T&T F. 30, Previously with KC and SJ. (6/4/81) green card.
18 Bruno Guarda 26, Brazil MF. (2/6/86). Green card

19 Daniel Cruz (I7) 30, Colombian, M. Injured. (5-3-81) May be in roster trouble…
20 Jack Stewart 28 year old US D. (5-29-1983) He gets John’s spot for now.

-- George John US CB. (3/20/87) Not currently on FCD roster, loan ends in March?
-- Rodolofo Espinoza (I9) 30 year old Mexican M, Chivas USA 10-11. (6-14-81)
-- Kleyner Bejarano (I10) a.k.a. Kleyner Bejarano Mena 22, Colombian D. (9/16/89)

Players occupying roster spots 1-24 will earn at least $42,000 in 2011.

Off-Budget Roster (10)

Roster Spots 21 to 30. Generation adidas, developmental players, and home grown. Players 24 and under that don’t count on the salary cap. MLS teams can have a maximum of 10 off-budget players.
21 Matt Hedges UD D, ‘12 1st pick. (4-1-90) Senior roster?
22 Andrew Wiedeman (Ga1) 22, US versatile. F/M/D. (8-22-89)
23 Bryan Leyva (HG1) 20, Mexican U20 MF (2/9/92) green card.
24 Ruben Luna (HG2, I8) 19, Mexican U20 striker. (2-10-92)
25 Victor Ulloa (HG3) 19, US Midfielder. (3-4-92)
26 Moises Hernandez (HG4) US D, former U20 (3-5-92)
27 Jonathan Top (HG5) 19, US striker. (1-26-93)
28 Richard Sanchez (HG6) 17, Mexican keeper US Citizen. (2-28-94)
29 Scott Gordon 23 year old US D, 3rd round pick in 2011. (4-6-88)
30 Christian Ibeagha 22, US U17 from OK (born Nigeria). (1-10-90)

-- Alex Lee 2012 pick, D from Maryland. Just arrived in camp.
-- Ian Kalis 2012 Supplemental Draft pick from SMU. Injured?

Players occupying roster spots 25-30 will earn at least $32,600 in 2011.

Other Players

Anyone connected, rumored, tried out, waived, training invited, or signed as a short term player.
Marvin Chavez Traded to San Jose.
Walter Hines M, preseason trialist
Martin John LB, preseason trialist
Joe Madigan M, preseason trialist
Jackson Brazilian M, on loan to Cruzeiro
Mykel Galindo Waived in off season.
Edson Edward Waived in off season.
Josh Lambo Former Ga GK, waived in off season.

FC Dallas 2011 Roster Dance - Updated

February, 25, 2011
2/25/11
11:30
AM CT
FC Dallas made a couple moves this week and last, so I thought the Roster Dance was worth an update.

Last updated: 2/25/2011

Senior Roster (18 to 20)

MLS rosters are expanding to 30. Players 1 to 20 are on the senior roster and have to fit in the salary cap. (MLS teams may carry only 18 players on this senior roster if they wish)

FCD has 8 international slots in 2010 with 6 currently filled.
1 David Ferreira (I1) Colombian, (8/9/79)
2 Daniel Hernandez Re-signed for 2010. US M/D (7/23/76)
3 Jair Benitez (I2) Colombian LB, (1/11/79).
4 Marvin Chávez (I3) Honduran MF, (11/3/83)
5 Brek Shea Promoted from GA. MF US U20. (2/28/90).
6 Ugo Ihemelu US D. (4/3/83)
7 George John US CB. (3/20/87)
8 Kevin Hartman US GK.
9 Zach Loyd M/D US
10 Jackson (I4) 22 year old M/D from Săo Paulo, Brazilian.
11 Eric Alexander US M
12 Milton Rodriguez (I5) 34 year old Colombian striker
13 Eric Avila Promoted from GA 2011. MF US U23. (11/24/87)
14 Kyle Davies US D. (4/11/89)
15 Bruno Guarda Brazil MF. (2/6/86) Promoted to senior roster for 2011. Green card
16 Ricardo Villar (I6) Barry Gorman’s handpicked McCarty replacement.
17 Chris Seitz Dario Sala replacement. US GK.
18 Bobby Warshaw You don’t cut first rounders. US M. Could be Off-Budget.

19 Andrew Jacobson US D-mid. Acquired from Philly.
20 Maykel Galindo If he goes to Florida he will probably stick. Cuban F with green card.

21 A striker A new striker dumps Galindo or Warshaw to O-B?
22 Charlie Campbell Can he prove enough to dump Galindo? F/M
23 Scott Gordon Looking a long shot with all the home grown players. D
24 Paul Ogunyemi A player with interesting upside, is there room? F/M
25 Edson Edward (I) Injured, that has to really hurt his long term chances. D
26 Craig Hill US GK. Training keeper?

Players occupying roster spots 1-24 will earn at least $42,000 in 2011.

Off-Budget Roster (10)

Roster Spots 21 to 30. Generation adidas, developmental players, and home grown. Players 24 and under that don't count on the salary cap. MLS teams can have a maximum of 10 off-budget players.
21 Josh Lambo (Ga 1) GK US (11/19/90)
22 Peri Marosevic (Ga 2) US F (5/5/89)
23 Andrew Wiedeman (Ga 3) US F, has been playing some RB too.
24 Bryan Leyva (HG 1) Mexican MF (2/9/92) green card.
25 Ruben Luna (HG 2) (I?) Mexican striker
26 Victor Ulloa (HG 3) Midfielder
27 Moises Hernandez (HG 4) US D, former U20
28 Jonathan Top (HG 5) US striker.
29 Richard Sanchez (HG 6) Mexican keeper
30 Open Spot Warshaw, Gordon, or Campbell?

Players occupying roster spots 25-30 will earn at least $32,600 in 2011.

Other Players

Anyone connected, rumored, tried out, waived, training invited, or signed as a short term player.
Alexis Pradie D French, 2011 draft pick.
Fabian Castillo Colombian U20 Forward, linked to FCD.
Bruno Martins Spring trialist, Brazilian Dmid.
Brayan Martinez Supplemental draft pick.
Sheldon Palmer Jamaican spring trialist out of a Juco.
Jason Yeisley 3010 FCD striker, let go in the spring.
Jeff Cunningham Contract not renewed
Dario Sala Contract not renewed
Heath Pearce Traded to Chivas USA in pre-season
Atiba Harris Lost in the 2011 Expansion draft.
Dax McCarty Lost in the 2011 Expansion draft.
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