DALLAS — Welcome, Dallas Trinity FC!
The Dallas-based USL Super League club unveiled its name and logo on Thursday morning at Klyde Warren Park, an apparent nod to the Trinity River that runs through the heart of Dallas and North Texas.
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort and father-son duo leading the Dallas team, Jim and Charlie Neil, were all in attendance for the announcement.
Behind the Crest: Dallas Trinity FC pays homage to Pegasus, Trinity River
Dallas Trinity FC will play under the main colors of sunrise maroon, prairie gold, and live oak green. 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, club officials said in a release.
Where will Dallas Trinity FC play?
Trinity FC will play their matches at Cotton Bowl Stadium in Fair Park after Dallas City Council approved a two-year, $296,000 annual subsidy on Wednesday for the team. The money will go to security, site prep, and other expenses associated with conducting games at the stadium, according to a memo obtained by WFAA.
The Cotton Bowl seats 92,100.
USL Super League: What teams will Dallas Trinity FC play against?
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The season will kick off on Friday, Aug. 16, the city said in a release. The league will play on a “fall-to-summer” soccer calendar, the USL Super League press release said, which is traditionally followed around the world.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dallas Trinity FC to the USL Super League family. As a pioneering force, they are committed to being more than a team,” said USL Super League President Amanda Vandervort. “On and off the field, Dallas Trinity FC will unite the region and build a community around this growing sport.”
Dallas Trinity FC: Continuing to invest in women's sports
The USL Super League club's arrival comes as the Cotton Bowl undergoes $140 million worth of renovations. Games will be held on the opposite side of the stadium from the construction and should have no impact on its timeline, according to the memo obtained by WFAA.
The recruitment and retention of professional sports in Dallas has been a key focus of city officials, including Mayor Eric Johnson, in recent years. Johnson started the city council’s ad hoc committee on professional sports recruitment and retention in hopes of attracting more sports franchises to the city in 2022.
The new soccer team is the second women's professional sports team brought to Dallas proper within the last month. The Dallas Wings are set to move from Arlington to the Dallas Memorial Auditorium downtown in 2026.
More info on Dallas Trinity FC
Deposits for game tickets are available now at dallastrinityfc.com. Season membership deposits cost $50 (Note: All deposits are non-refundable. This deposit will be applied towards your final balance upon selecting your season seats.). More information regarding tickets can be found here.
Players interested in receiving a tryout for Dallas Trinity FC can fill out the online form here.
WFAA interviewed the Jim and Charlie Neil ahead of Thursday's name and logo announcement, which can be watched here:
Dallas Trinity FC also announced Chris Petrucelli as the team’s General Manager.
Two-time National Coach of the Year and 1995 NCAA Championship Coach, Petrucelli is making his return to Texas as General Manager of Dallas Trinity FC. Petrucelli was most recently the head coach of the professional women’s soccer team, the Chicago Red Stars, from 2022-2023. Prior to coaching professional soccer, Petrucelli was the head coach for the SMU Mustangs’ women’s soccer team for 10 years (2012-2022), and was head coach at University of Texas at Austin’s women’s soccer team from 1999-2011, winning Big 12 Championships in 2006 and 2007. He also won National Coach of the Year two times and the 1995 NCAA Championship Coach.
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