Dallas Trinity FC
History
A team representing the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex was announced in May 2023, along with the founding of the United Soccer League's USL Super League. Initially, investor Jim Neil and his family sought to found a team in the National Women’s Soccer League in 2021, but the franchise fee was too high, so the Neils went to the United Soccer League, which was planning to move into the Dallas region anyway and had a much lower fee. Private funding for the team was paired with $592,000 from the city to have the team play at the Cotton Bowl, by far the highest-capacity stadium in the Super League. The deal was designed for a two-year term with an option for future seasons.
The name and branding for the team was announced on May 9, 2024, with elements inspired by the Trinity River. Chris Petrucelli was named the initial general manager and the team was confirmed to start play when the league launches on August 16. Pauline MacDonald was publicly named the club's first coach in June.
Season history
2024 season
Dallas Trinity FC plans to play their debut season in 2024 with the following schedule:
August 18, 2024 1 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Tampa Bay Sun FC | Tampa, Florida |
Stadium: Riverfront Stadium |
September 7, 2024 2 | DC Power FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
September 13, 2024 3 | Lexington SC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
September 25, 2024 4 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Brooklyn FC | New York City, New York |
Stadium: Maimonides Park |
September 29, 2024 5 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Fort Lauderdale United FC | Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
Stadium: Nova Southeastern University |
October 6, 2024 6 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Spokane Zephyr FC | Spokane, Washington |
Stadium: One Spokane Stadium |
October 16, 2024 7 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | DC Power FC | Washington, D.C. |
Stadium: Audi Field |
October 25, 2024 8 | Carolina Ascent FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
November 2, 2024 9 | Fort Lauderdale United FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
November 9, 2024 10 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Lexington SC | Lexington, Kentucky |
Stadium: Lexington SC Stadium |
November 20, 2024 11 | Spokane Zephyr FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
November 23, 2024 12 | Dallas Trinity FC | v | Carolina Ascent FC | Charlotte, North Carolina |
Stadium: American Legion Memorial Stadium |
December 8, 2024 13 | Tampa Bay Sun FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
December 14, 2024 14 | Brooklyn FC | v | Dallas Trinity FC | Dallas, Texas |
Stadium: Cotton Bowl |
Roster
The first player signed to Dallas Trinity FC was Amber Brooks.
No. | Pos. | Player | Nation |
---|---|---|---|
— | MF | Haley Berg | ![]() |
— | MF | Gracie Brian | ![]() |
— | DF | Amber Brooks | ![]() |
— | MF | Jenny Danielsson | ![]() |
— | DF | Hailey Davidson | ![]() |
— | DF | Hannah Davison | ![]() |
— | GK | Sam Estrada | ![]() |
— | DF | Maya Gordon | ![]() |
— | DF | Maja Henriksson | ![]() |
— | MF | Rachel McCarthy | ![]() |
— | FW | Lucy Shepherd | ![]() |
— | FW | Allie Thornton | ![]() |
See also
- Sting SC, the first professional women's soccer team in Dallas