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Welcome to the Official FC Dallas Podcast. This show won’t be a weekly podcast where we talk about the current FC Dallas season, results or upcoming games. Instead, this show will be more about speaking to the FC Dallas players, coaches, and even front office staff to explore their careers, interests off the field and who they are as people. If you have any suggestions or requests for future guests, please just reach out to @GarrettMelcer on Twitter. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy our future shows.

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Check latest episodes from DTID: The Official FC Dallas Podcast podcast

Bernard Kamungo, FC Dallas forward

2023/09/11

In this episode, we sat down with FC Dallas forward Bernard Kamungo to talk about his incredible journey from a refugee facility in Tanzania to the FC Dallas first team. Kamungo immigrated to Abilene, Texas as a teenager where played high school before being noticed at an open tryout for FC Dallas' reserve team in 2021. Two and a half years later, Bernard Kamungo (still just 21) scoring goals in the big leagues and is one of Major League Soccer's rising stars.

Nkosi Tafari, FC Dallas Defender

2023/06/28

The DTID Podcast is back and we were joined by a very special guest: FC Dallas center back Nkosi Tafari. Tafari spoke in depth about his early soccer career in Manhattan, how he scored the best goal in the state of New York during high school, his elaborate collegiate career, his MLS SuperDraft mishap and how his rookie season was interrupted by COVID-19. He also walked us through his off-the-field interests including fashion, his food truck project and the origin of his signature post-win celebration emoji :)

Peter Luccin, FC Dallas Assistant Coach and Former Player

2023/03/01

Peter Luccin joined the show to speak about his playing career which included stops at Marseille, PSG, Atlético Madrid and MLS before making the transition to coaching with FC Dallas.

Paul Arriola, FC Dallas Forward

2023/01/17

In the first episode of 2023, we sat down with FC Dallas forward Paul Arriola to discuss his youth career in San Diego and the IMG Academy in Florida, his breakthrough with Club Tijuana, his experience playing with Wayne Rooney at D.C. United and why he wanted to join FC Dallas.

Maarten Paes, FC Dallas Goalkeeper

2022/09/08

FC Dallas' starting goalkeeper Maarten Paes joined the show to talk about his upbringing in the Netherlands, why he decided to switch to goalkeeper when he was 15, his early pro career in the Eredivisie and his first impressions of Texas life.

Andre Zanotta, Technical Director of FC Dallas

2022/07/28

In this episode, we sat down with FC Dallas' Technical Director (General Manager) Andre Zanotta and explored his extensive education, his previous jobs in soccer, his role in the transfer of Brazilian star Neymar to Barcelona in 2013, and eventually why he chose to come to MLS and FC Dallas.

Pa-Modou Kah, North Texas SC head coach & former Norway international

2022/06/01

In this episode, we spoke with Pa-Modou Kah, head coach of North Texas SC (FC Dallas' development team). Pa went into detail about his playing career, which spanned three continents and nearly two decades, as well as his decision to enter coaching after his playing days were over.

Tsiki Ntsabeleng, FC Dallas Midfielder

2022/05/02

FC Dallas midfielder Tsiki Ntsabeleng joined us to talk about his upbringing in South Africa, his experience at the 2010 World Cup, his move to the United States for college soccer, and the start of his pro career in MLS.

Matt Denny, General Manager of North Texas SC

2022/03/24

We sat down with Matt Denny, General Manager of North Texas SC (FC Dallas' second team) ahead of the club's 2022 Home Opener.

Kenny Cooper, FC Dallas Ambassador and former player

2022/03/04

In this episode, we sat down with former FC Dallas forward Kenny Cooper to talk about his playing career in Dallas and Europe, his favorite goals, best opponents and teammates, and and his new position as FC Dallas' club ambassador.

Nico Estévez, FC Dallas Head Coach

2022/01/25

In the first episode of the new year, we sat down with FC Dallas' new head coach Nico Estévez. Nico spoke about his childhood in Spain, his early coaching career with Valencia CF, how het met his mentor Gregg Berhalter and their time leading the U.S. Men's National Team.

Ema Twumasi, FC Dallas Defender

2021/11/10

In the fourth episode, we spoke with FC Dallas right back Ema Twumasi about his family life in Ghana, his time in the Right to Dream Academy, moving to the U.S., and his first few seasons as a professional player.