There’s no getting around it: FC Dallas has some work to do this offseason. The 2025 campaign shows that this team is decent enough to make the playoffs, but not good enough to go far in it. Roster movement already underway and the club needs to hit on a few key additions if it wants to climb back into the Western Conference contenders list in 2026.
Luckily, MLS free agency is stocked with players who could immediately boost this roster, whether that means shoring up weak spots, adding much-needed experience, or finally addressing the “we can’t keep pretending this is fine” positions fans have been yelling about since May.
These are the top MLS free agents FC Dallas should target, with a mix of realistic fits, high-upside gambles, and a couple of dream options that might require a little extra allocation-magic sorcery.
Let’s dive in.
Walker Zimmerman - defender - Nashville SC
Who doesn’t love a good home coming? Walker Zimmerman began his career here in Dallas and was a big part of the team that won a Supporters Shield and US Open Cup in 2016.
Zimmerman is going to be one of the biggest free agent names out there in MLS this winter. I know some fans have already started to ponder what partnering him and Osaze Urhoghide would look like, too. Here is a quick glance at how their stats line up against one another from the 2025 season.
