Big D Daily: News for Wednesday, September 11, 2019

We’re at the midway point in our week here as FC Dallas is getting players back from the international break before they head off to Chicago.

// FC Dallas //

Paxton Pomykal Makes U.S. National Team Debut in 1-1 Draw with Uruguay | FC Dallas
While Reggie Cannon got another start for the US, we got to see Paxton come off the bench in the second half! Woo!

FC Dallas' FIFA 20 Player Ratings | FC Dallas
Any surprises here? I know some guys are missing but nothing really stands out to me. Then again, I haven't really played FIFA in a few years.

// MLS //

Bogert: Three playoff-defining games out West and more on Wednesday | MLSsoccer.com
Three big Western Conference games tonight in league play. All have playoff implications on them, and all could be great if they ended in a draw for FCD folks.

// USMNT //

Warshaw: What worked, and what didn't, for the US national team vs. Uruguay | MLSsoccer.com
It was better than the ugly loss to Mexico but there was still a lot that didn't work for me last night.

Berhalter: Uruguay draw another "good step" in US national team's progress | MLSsoccer.com
A good step sure, but against some of the better sides in the world, the US still has a long ways to go.

2019 September Friendly recap - USA 1-1 Uruguay: If they don’t win it’s a shame - Stars and Stripes FC
A draw in a friendly isn't bad, but the US really needed a rebound win after last Friday.

ASN article: U.S. U-17, U-20, U-23 teams yield solid results in September window
The youth national teams had a pretty good September though. Lots of FCD faces at these camps too.

ASN article: Ajax's Mendez part of U-23 team motivated to return to Olympics
Mendez is one of those guys you gotta keep an eye on here in the coming months/years.