Dallas Trinity FC

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Dallas Trinity FC
A gold oval on a maroon background with a Pegasus logo in the center
FoundedMay 2023; 1 year ago (2023-05)
StadiumCotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas, US
Capacity92,100
Coordinates32°46′46″N 96°45′35″W / 32.77944°N 96.75972°W / 32.77944; -96.75972
OwnerJim Neil family
General managerChris Petrucelli
LeagueUSL Super League
WebsiteClub website

Dallas Trinity FC is an American women's soccer club based in Dallas, Texas. It will be a member of the USL Super League, a Division I league operated by the United Soccer League, and is scheduled to debut in August 2024.

History[edit]

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.[1] 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.[1] 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.[2] The deal was designed for a two-year term with an option for future seasons.[2][3]

The name and branding for the team was announced on May 9, 2024, with elements inspired by the Trinity River.[4] Chris Petrucelli was named the initial general manager and the team was confirmed to start play when the league launches on August 16.[5]

See also[edit]

  • Sting SC, the first professional women's soccer team in Dallas

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Maddox, Will (June 2, 2023). "The Family That's Bringing Professional Women's Soccer to Dallas". Soccer. D Magazine. ISSN 0161-7826. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Nudelsteier, Abraham (May 9, 2024). "Dallas Trinity FC, new women's pro soccer team, faces big opportunity, challenges". Sports>FC Dallas. The Dallas Morning News. ISSN 1553-846X. OCLC 1035116631. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Prazan, Phil (May 14, 2024). "President of Dallas Trinity FC says team committed to city long-term". Dallas Trinity FC. KXAS-TV. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  4. ^ Livengood, Paul (May 9, 2024). "Dallas pro women's soccer team unveils name, logo". Soccer. WFAA. Retrieved May 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Heinz, Frank (May 8, 2024). "Dallas Trinity FC brings women's pro soccer to Cotton Bowl Stadium this summer". Dallas Trinity FC. KXAS-TV. Retrieved May 19, 2024.

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