2023 FC Dallas season preview

FC Dallas improved greatly under Nico Estevez in 2022, but can they take the next leap toward a MLS Cup?

Kevin Jairaj - USA Today

FC Dallas begins their 2023 campaign on Saturday when they host Minnesota United. Unlike previous offseasons, the club hasn’t gone through a major roster makeover to prepare for the new year after head coach Nico Estevez turned the club around in a big way in 2022 by guiding the team back into the playoffs with a third place finish in the Western Conference.

FC Dallas - 2022 Record: 14W-9L-11T, 53 points, 3rd in Western Conference

Head coach: Nico Estevez (second year as a manager with FC Dallas)

Additions:

• Tarik Scott (Homegrown)

• Nolan Norris (Homegrown)

• José Mulato (transfer from Deportivo Cali)

• Sebastien Ibeagha (free agent - previously with LAFC)

• Geovane Jesus (transfer from Cruzeiro)

• Amet Korça (transfer from HNK Gorica)

• Jesus Jimenez (trade with Toronto FC)

Departures:

• Lucas Bartlett (option declined)

• Kalil ElMedkhar (option declined)

• Matt Hedges (option declined - later signed with Toronto FC)

• Nicky Hernandez (option declined)

• Eddie Munjoma (option declined)

• Nanu (option declined)

• Joshué Quiñónez (option declined)

• Beni Redžić (option declined)

• Thomas Roberts (option declined)

• Franco Jara (mutual termination of contract)

• Brandon Servania (trade with Toronto FC)