3rd Degree the Podcast #354

3rd Degree the Podcast #354

From 3rd Degree the Podcast by 3rd_Degree

March 17, 2026 · 1h 11m · Season 8 · Episode 354

About this episode

The hosts discuss FC Dallas's recent match against San Diego FC and the team's performance amidst injuries and tactical changes.

Dan Crooke showed up as questionable on this week's injury report and then failed the game time test, so your hosts - Peter Welpton and Buzz Carrick - had to go on without their Lutonian this week. FC Dallas took on perhaps the best in MLS, San Diego FC, granted a well-rotated version. Despite going down 3-1, your hoops didn't give up and fought back with their new 3-4-3 and a high press. Petar Musa had a hat trick to earn MLS Player of the Matchday. Nolan Norris fared well, and Kacik was a high-pressure machine. Houston Dynamo is up next, will we see this new shape and tactic? Dallas Trinity grabbed a point on the road at DC Power, thanks to false-9 Bethany Bos. They then went and added a new center back, US U23 Sydney Cheesman, and look ahead to Lexington Sporting Club on Wednesday to kick off 4 straight at the Cotton Bowl. North Texas SC played in some really poor conditions, falling to Austin FC 1-0 after getting a first-half red card. Plus, the new USMNT kits are out. Music by Pappy Check.

People in this episode

Hosts: Peter Welpton, Buzz Carrick

Topics covered

  • MLS
  • FC Dallas
  • soccer tactics
  • player performance
  • USMNT kits

Keywords

  • FC Dallas
  • San Diego FC
  • MLS
  • soccer
  • Petar Musa
  • Houston Dynamo
  • North Texas SC
  • USMNT

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FC Dallas, San Diego FC, Houston Dynamo, North Texas SC, Austin FC, USMNT

Books & works: Pappy Check

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