> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Big D Weekly - September 9: Jimmy Maurer comes up big in Vancouver - URL: https://www.bigdsoccer.com/big-d-weekly-september-9-jimmy-maurer-fc-dallas-vancouver-whitecaps-mls-scores/ - Published: 2024-09-09T14:03:10.000Z - Updated: 2024-10-14T14:44:04.000Z - Description: FC Dallas finally got a shutout again on the road. - Author: Drew Epperley - Tags: Big D Weekly Newsletter Greetings from the Pacific Northwest! I’ve been on a short anniversary trip with my wife for the past few days. We’ve toured both Seattle and Vancouver a bit. On Saturday night, we managed to head into BC Place and watch FC Dallas play against the Vancouver Whitecaps. It was my first road game in a few years, ironically, since before COVID. The hosts in Vancouver were friendly enough, as you might expect our Canadian neighbors to be. Sure, they shouted ‘wanker’ when the pre-game introductions were being made for each FC Dallas player. But aside from that, the crowd had decent energy throughout. The game itself wasn’t particularly impressive, except for a few crucial saves from Jimmy Maurer. If I have time while traveling, I’ll delve deeper into the game during my usual breakdown. Let’s start by discussing some key points from last week. --- If you like what you see here, why not sign up for our newsletter? 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The international break [certainly hit the Columbus Crew hard](https://massive-report.com/2024/09/08/wilfred-nancy-shares-his-feelings-postgame-following-4-0-loss-to-seattle/?ref=bigdsoccer.com) with their blowout loss against Seattle. During their loss, the Crew had to put [Sean Zawadski in goal](https://massive-report.com/2024/09/07/crew-fall-to-seattle-as-zawadzki-is-forced-into-goalkeeping-duties/?ref=bigdsoccer.com) as they did not have a backup keeper on their bench (yeah, I don’t get that either). For Seattle, the win was much-needed as it [ended a losing streak](https://www.sounderatheart.com/2024/09/crushing-the-crew-sounders-halt-losing-streak/?ref=bigdsoccer.com). New England and St. Louis battled to a 2-2 draw, but it [wasn’t without some controversy](https://www.theblazingmusket.com/p/new-england-revolution-st-louis-mls-handball-penalty-var-review?ref=bigdsoccer.com). The Dynamo continue to frustrate LAFC, with a [second straight shutout over the Black-and-Gold](https://www.bayoucitysoccer.net/dynamo/dynamo-pick-up-point-in-second-straight-shutout-of-lafc?ref=bigdsoccer.com). **Discussing that playoff bubble** The playoff race is tightening up in both conferences. Here is a good look at the teams on the bubble in the [Eastern Conference](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/eastern-conference-why-bubble-teams-will-or-wont-make-mls-playoffs?ref=bigdsoccer.com) and one for the [Western Conference (like FC Dallas)](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/western-conference-why-bubble-teams-will-or-wont-make-mls-playoffs?ref=bigdsoccer.com). **Inter Miami debuts new stadium renderings** The [long, long road](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5748680/2024/09/07/inter-miami-beckham-freedom-park/?ref=bigdsoccer.com) to a new stadium in Miami appears to finally be getting somewhere. The club revealed some [new renderings](https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/inter-miami-stadium-miami-freedom-park-to-open-in-2026?ref=bigdsoccer.com) last week for their Freedom Park stadium. **Atlanta United continues their front office changes** Did anyone have [Carlos Bocanegra leaving Atlanta United](https://www.fivestripefinal.com/p/news-atlanta-united-part-ways-with?ref=bigdsoccer.com) on their bingo card last week? Yeah, I didn’t either. It sounds like the [season of change](https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5747627/2024/09/06/atlanta-united-bocanegra-fired-what-next/?ref=bigdsoccer.com) for Atlanta United will continue. ### 🔢 Weekend Scoreboard ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/9b/a4/9ba413bd-9ade-4977-b9cf-1a1e2ef6de5c/content/images/2024/10/https-3a-2f-2fsubstack-post-media-s3-amazonaws-com-2fpublic-2fimages-2f8d5f1a88-bfa9-4493-a8ec-905f2dc47918_706x611-png.jpg) Not a lot of wild games this week. --- Big D Soccer is a reader-supported publication. 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