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Dallas Trinity FC (DTFC) is an American women's soccer team based in Dallas, Texas that began competing in fall 2024 as a member of the USL Super League, a Division I league operated by the United Soccer League.
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| Full name | Dallas Trinity FC | ||
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| Short name | DTFC | ||
| Founded | May 16, 2023 | ||
| Stadium | Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas, US | ||
| Capacity | 92,100 | ||
| Owner | Jim Neil family | ||
| General manager | Chris Petrucelli | ||
| Coach | Pauline MacDonald | ||
| League | USLS | ||
| Website | www | ||
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Establishment
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]
Inaugural season
Chris Petrucelli was named the initial general manager and the team confirmed to start play when the league began on August 17, 2024.[4] Scotland's long tenured U-17 coach, Pauline MacDonald, was publicly named the club's first coach in June 2024.[5] Amber Brooks became Dallas's first signing on May 31, 2024.[6]
Adding to the excitement, Dallas Trinity brought in several players who are either from the DFW Metroplex or played college soccer in the Metroplex including: Hailey Davidson, Haley Berg, Allie Thornton, Gracie Brian, Cyera Hintzen, Enzi Broussard, Chioma Ubogagu, Madison White, Samantha Meza, Jenna Winebrenner and Sam Estrada.[7]
Dallas played their inaugural match on August 18, 2024, against Tampa Bay Sun FC. With head coach MacDonald unavailable due to work visa complications, GM Petrucelli stepped in as interim head coach for the game. Dallas dominated much of the match, with Hannah Davison scoring Dallas's opening goal in first-half stoppage time, marking the first goal in club history. However, Tampa Bay equalized in the second half, and despite several attempts from Dallas, the game ended in a draw.[8]
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The name and branding for the team was announced on May 9, 2024, with elements inspired by the Trinity River.[9]
Colors
Dallas Trinity FC's colors were announced as: (1) sunrise maroon, (2) prairie gold, and (3) live oak green. Their website says: "The colors draw inspiration from the city skyline and the Trinity River, which reflects the vibrant nature of Dallas, as well as local pride and excellence."[10]
Crest
The club's crest features a Pegasus, aligning with the tradition of Dallas-based sports teams such as the Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Wings, SMU Mustangs and Texas Rangers, all of which have horse-related mascots or crests.
Sponsorship
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The Dallas Trinity play their home games at the Cotton Bowl, a municipally owned stadium located in the Fair Park neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.
Current squad
As of September 23, 2024* Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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Academy players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Staff
As of September 9, 2024*
| Front office | |
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| Position | Name |
| Owner |  Neil Family |
| President | Charlie Neil |
| General Manager | Chris Petrucelli |
| Technical staff | |
| Head Coach |  Pauline MacDonald |
| Assistant Coach | Gavin Beith |
| Head of Soccer Operations | Becky Maines |
| Goalkeeper Coach | Giovanni Solis |
| 3rd Assistant/Analyst | Nick Petrucelli |
| Head of Performance | Jonathan Corbett |
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Year-by-year
- As of December 14, 2024
| Season | League | Regular season | Playoffs | Avg. attendance | Top Goalscorer | ||||||||
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| P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts | Pos | Name(s) | Goals | ||||
| 2024–25 | USLS | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 14 | 23 | 2nd | TBD | 3,355 | Allie Thornton |
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^ 1. Top goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in League, and USL Super Cup Playoffs, and other competitive matches.
Head coaching record
- As of December 14, 2024
Only competitive matches are counted.*
| Name | Nationality | From | To | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Win% |
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| Chris Petrucelli (interim) |  United States |
August 18, 2024 | September 13, 2024 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 66.67 |
| Pauline MacDonald | Scotland |
September 14, 2024 | present | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 59.09 |
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