Big D Daily: News for Friday, May 9, 2014

The week has finally moved into Friday with FC Dallas still on the road as they are slated to face San Jose tomorrow evening.

// FC Dallas //

Four takeaways from the Seattle loss | Soccerly

Excellent points on Blas Perez.

Is Castillo now Dane Richards 2.0? | Dallas Morning News

Something I never thought of but certainly worth exploring.

Brad Evans not happy with PK call on Perez | MLSSoccer.com

Boo hoo...

// MLS //

Journey to soccer's roots in New Jersey | MLS Insider

Always love these series, definitely worth a watch.

Four markets that define US Soccer | MLSSoccer.com

North Texas isn't one of the main four here but at least we get an honorable mention.

Trade day in MLS | MLSSoccer.com

Four teams were involved in trades yesterday, Chivas USA landed a pair of players including our old pal Marvin Chavez.

Orlando City teases new logo | MLSSoccer.com

And by teasing, I mean they just changed their Twitter icon to a big purple blob.

// USOC //

Third round pairings announced | USSoccer.com

Very curious to see which part of the bracket FCD lands in here. Possible meeting with OKC?