Stories by Sam Hale

Soccer
Paxton Pomykal Has Become FC Dallas’ Metronome
At age 23, the Lewisville native is driving the team's midfield.
By Sam Hale

Soccer
Let’s Make a Bunch of Predictions About FC Dallas’ Upcoming Season
And, yes, one of them is signing one of the greatest defensive midfielders in history. Because why play it safe?
By Sam Hale

Basketball
What’s Next For the Wings in an Offseason of Change?
Dallas looks very different than it did a year ago. Here's what it means, and what's left to do.
By Sam Hale

Basketball
Natasha Howard Is the First Big Swing of the Wings’ Offseason. Are More Coming?
The three-time WNBA champion makes Dallas better. But there's only so much to say until Allisha Gray's future is clarified.
By Sam Hale

Soccer
Nico Estévez Is the Coach FC Dallas Has Been Waiting On.
He stays casual on the touchline. He delivers cookies after wins. And he wants everyone to feel welcome alongside his players. No, he's not Ted Lasso—he gets results, too.
By Sam Hale
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Stories by Sam Hale

Soccer
FC Dallas Is the Team Nobody Should Want to See in the MLS Playoffs
They have the weapons. They have the coach. And so even though they don't have experience, they should scare everyone else in the field.
By Sam Hale

Basketball
The Wings’ Problems Run Deeper Than Vickie Johnson
Dallas' decision not to bring back the head coach for a third season is justifiable. But the organization needs a systemic overhaul even more than a coaching change.
By Sam Hale

Basketball
What We Saw, What It Felt Like: Wings-Sun, Game 3
What's next is anyone's guess.
By Sam Hale and Mike Piellucci

Basketball
What We Saw, What It Felt Like: Wings-Sun, Game 2
The most emphatic response possible.
By Sam Hale and Mike Piellucci

Basketball
What We Saw, What It Felt Like: Wings-Sun, Game 1
Deja vu all over again.
By Sam Hale and Mike Piellucci