Dallas Trinity FC

Dallas Trinity FC

Full name	Dallas Trinity FC
Short name	DTFC
Founded	May 16, 2023; 15 months ago (2023-05-16)
Stadium	Cotton Bowl, Dallas, Texas, US
Capacity	92,100
Owner	Jim Neil family
General manager	Chris Petrucelli
Coach	Pauline MacDonald
League	USLS
Website	Club website
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Current season

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.

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]

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 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 the opening goal in first-half stoppage time. However, Tampa Bay equalized in the second half, and despite several attempts from Dallas, the game ended in a draw.^[8]

The name and branding for the team was announced on May 9, 2024, with elements inspired by the Trinity River.^[9]

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]

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.

Period	Kit manufacturer	Shirt sponsor	Sleeve sponsor	Ref.
2024–present	Nike	N/A	N/A	[11]

The Dallas Trinity are expected to play at the Cotton Bowl, a municipally owned stadium located in the Fair Park neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.

As of August 30, 2024* Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 0 GK  USA Samantha Estrada 1 GK  USA Madison White 2 DF  USA Hannah Davison 3 MF  CRC Gabriela Guillen 4 DF  USA Maya Gordon 5 DF  USA Julia Dorsey 7 FW  USA Enzi Broussard 8 MF  FIN Jenny Danielsson 9 FW  ENG Lucy Shepherd 11 DF  USA Hailey Davidson

No. Pos. Nation Player 13 FW  USA Cyera Hintzen 14 FW  ENG Chioma Ubogagu 15 MF  USA Samantha Meza 17 MF  USA Gracie Brian 18 DF  SWE Maja Henriksson 19 DF  USA Jenna Winebrenner 20 FW  USA Allie Thornton 22 DF  USA Amber Brooks (captain) 23 MF  USA Haley Berg 33 MF  USA Rachel Pace

Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.

No. Pos. Nation Player 12 MF  USA Sealey Strawn 16 DF  USA Olivia Belcher 21 MF  USA Kamdyn Fuller 24 MF  USA Jordyn Hardeman 25 FW  USA Natalie Wagner 26 DF  USA Kiara Gilmore 27 GK  USA Evan O'Steen

As of September 9, 2024*

Front office
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
Performance Coach	Jonathan Corbett

As of 12 September 2024

Season	League	Regular season								Playoffs	Avg. attendance	Top Goalscorer
		P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts	Pos			Name(s)	Goals
2024–25	USLS	3	1	2	0	8	4	5	2nd	TBD	4,398	Allie Thornton	3

^ 1. Top goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in League, and USL Super Cup Playoffs, and other competitive matches.

As of 12 September 2024

Only competitive matches are counted.*

All-time Dallas Trinity FC coaching records

Name	Nationality	From	To	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Win%
Chris Petrucelli (interim)	United States	August 18, 2024	present	3	1	2	0	8	4	66.66
Pauline MacDonald	Scotland	TBD	TBD	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.00

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