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Sam Hale

Sam Hale

StrongSide Contributor

Sam Hale covers the Wings and FC Dallas for StrongSide. His relationship with Everton FC is forever "it's complicated." He's also believed to be the only D Magazine contributor to have almost been thrown out of the White House.

Stories by Sam Hale

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Soccer

The Transfer Window Is FC Dallas’ Chance to Make a Move Out West

The table is tightly bunched, and Dallas right in the thick of things. A return to health plus a move for a certain midfielder could be just what it takes to start climbing upward.
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Basketball

The Slumping Wings Have Two Big Problems

Dallas will struggle to return to the postseason without course corrections.
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Basketball

Natasha Howard Is the Running Mate Arike Ogunbowale Always Needed

Dallas landed its franchise star a long time ago. But they've only now found the perfect complement to her.
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Basketball

Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Undefeated Dallas Wings

The good—and not-so-good—takeaways from Saturday's season-opening win.
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Basketball

Haley Jones Is the Answer to the Wings’ Biggest Remaining Question

The WNBA Draft is in less than a week, and no one knows who is running Dallas' offense. Good thing the perfect fit could be available with the third overall pick.
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Stories by Sam Hale

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Soccer

Paxton Pomykal Has Become FC Dallas’ Metronome

At age 23, the Lewisville native is driving the team's midfield.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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