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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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Dallas Trinity FC (DTFC) is an American professional women's soccer club based in Dallas, Texas, that competes in the USL Super League (USLS).
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] 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, 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]
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, and their mascot is a palomino horse named Boots, 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. Boots's entrance theme is These Boots Are Made For Walkin' by Nancy Sinatra.
| Period | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsor (front) | Shirt sponsor (back) | Sleeve sponsor | Shorts sponsor | Ref. |
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| 2024–present | Nike | TBD | Relay Human Cloud | El Rio Grande Latin Market | The Wine Group/Cupcake Vineyards | [11] |
The Dallas Trinity play their home games at the Cotton Bowl, a municipally owned stadium located in the Fair Park neighborhood of Dallas, Texas.
As of February 13, 2025Note: 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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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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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 |
| 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 | 6 |
^ 1. Top goalscorer(s) includes all goals scored in League, and USL Super Cup Playoffs, and other competitive matches.
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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