Big D Daily: News for Friday, February 1, 2019

The weekend is finally here and with it come some friendlies for FC Dallas to take part in.

// FC Dallas //

North Texas Soccer Club Signs Five Players - Big D Soccer
The new USL side practically doubles the size of their roster in one day by adding more academy guys and a pair of internationals.

ACADEMY: Julian Hinojosa Called to US U-18 National Team Camp | FC Dallas
Dallas continues to develop defensive talent and Hinojosa is one to keep an eye on for sure.

WATCH: Team BBQ Tradition Returns With Competitive Twist | FC Dallas
The team BBQs continue with the new coaching staff, which is great to see.

// MLS //

Luciano Acosta’s rumored transfer to Paris Saint-Germain falls through - Black And Red United
PSG’s deadline day interest in D.C. United’s best midfielder came and went making you wonder if this was ever real at all.

Boehm: Where does Giovinco rank among MLS's greatest Designated Players? | MLSsoccer.com
Gio was certainly an all-timer for MLS, and as for this list I can't complain too much.

Toronto FC will miss Sebastian Giovinco - ESPNFC
Michael Bradley weighs in on how Toronto will miss their star this season.

Report:Toronto FC looking to make big splash after Giovinco exit - Waking The Red
Toronto is expected to go out and land another big fish to replace Giovinco.

Warshaw: Miguel Almiron leaves a powerful legacy for Atlanta, and MLS | MLSsoccer.com
Atlanta has built something special by getting guys like Almiron and then selling them for big profits.

New York Red Bulls reveal "Glitch Kit" ahead of 2019 season | MLSsoccer.com
The Red Bulls went with the gray t-shirt look this year.

Sporting Kansas City interested in Arsenal and USMNT midfielder Gedion Zelalem - The Blue Testament
SKC has the discovery right on Zelalem and exploring the option. I must say, Zelalem is one I certainly forgot all about.

Friendly fun: LAFC 4, Vissel Kobe 1 - Angels on Parade
LAFC downs a club that has the likes of David Villa, Andres Iniesta and Lukas Podolski.