Big D Daily: News for Thursday, January 16, 2020

// FC Dallas // North Texas //

The one question Doyle has for FC Dallas heading into the season | MLSsoccer.com
Honestly, it’s on all of our minds too.

North Texas SC boosts its depth with a bevy of additions | BigDSoccer.com
A little break down for NTXSC’s roster additions.

North Texas SC signs Former Academy Players Philip Ponder and Gibran Rayo | FCDallas.com
That puts the total to 39 academy grads to be signed to professional contracts by FCD organization. Amazing.

// MLS //

Pareja and Orlando (still weird) are pursuing Colombian winger Alex Castro | MLSsoccer.com
Given Papi’s history with Colombian wingers, you certainly hope the Orlando FO can get this done.

Rapids sign attacking midfielder Younes Namli as DP | BurgundyWave.com
Don’t look now but Colorado seems to be reloading well during the off-season. Actually think they may be decent in 2020.

Doyle: One big quesiton for every team as preseason begins | MLSsoccer.com
A little preseason primer as we now anticipate First Kick.

Bedoya on CBA negotiations: MLSPA offers “have been very reasonable” | AnglesOnParade.com
This one has fallen under the radar a bit - that there is a CBA negotiation going on.

Pulido eplains Mexican players’ recent MLS interest | MLSsoccer.com
I’m sensing the feeling is mutual as more Americans are also drawn by LigaMX recently.