Big D Daily: News for Thursday, May 8, 2014

We'll dive into last night here in the coming hours on this site but first some morning links.

// FC Dallas //

Pareja's tactics nearly pay off | MLSSoccer.com

His lineup was strange but boy was it effective for the most part against a very good Seattle team.

Cooper's late winner gives Seattle another comeback over FCD | MLSSoccer.com

The marking in the back during the second half was just pathetic.

FCD makes announcement of Diaz's knee surgery | Soccerly

Some more comments on Mauro Diaz and his upcoming surgery.

Seattle too much late in the game for FCD | Dallas Soccer News

Another game recap to view from last night.

// MLS //

San Jose's injuries piling up | MLSSoccer.com

Time to quickly turn our attention to this weekend's opponent, who are dealing with big injuries as well.

Columbus wonders if they peaked too soon | MLSSoccer.com

After going 3-0-0 to start the season, the Crew are now struggling worse than FCD.

Sasha Kljestan interested in MLS return | Stars and Stripes FC

He would likely go through allocation, which FCD is pretty high in the order.

Risk vs Reward | Stumptown Footy

The Timbers are pondering a formation switch, after last night's FCD game I was pondering the same for our squad.