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Burn Notes
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Article | Fort Worth Star Telegram - March 27)
Burn faces decisions on roster. more details | go to article

2004 MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER PREVIEW
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Preview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 1)
The Dallas Burn embarks on the 2004 Major League Soccer season with the slogan "a new breed of soccer," which is what fans are hoping for after a franchise-worst season a year ago. Few things went right for the Burn then. Its home venue moved to Dragon Stadium in Southlake. Then injuries and mediocre play led to a nightmare season and a 6-19-5 record. more details | go to article

Burn saves opening tie on penalty kick goal
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Result | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 4)
The Burn had all the opportunities a team could ask for, but needed a penalty-kick goal to earn an opening-day draw. Bobby Rhine's goal in the 75th minute allowed the Burn to save a 1-1 tie with the Colorado Rapids on Saturday as the Major League Soccer season began at the Cotton Bowl. more details | go to article

New goalkeeper looks to solidify Burn
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 3)
Burn goalkeeper Scott Garlick didn't accept things quietly last year when his former club, the Colorado Rapids, acquired Joe Cannon late in the season. Garlick told the Denver Post, "I don't care whether they bring in Joe Cannon or Jeff Bazooka or Jim Tommygun." more details | go to article

CHAT ROOM: Freddy Adu, Soccer wunderkind
by David Martindale (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 2)
Freddy Adu, the 14-year-old soccer superstar, begins his pro career Saturday -- surrounded by lots of hype and sky-high expectations. But Adu, who makes his debut with Washington's D.C. United (in a 3 p.m. match against San Jose to be televised on WFAA/Channel 8), maintains he hasn't been fazed by the hullabaloo. He just wants to play soccer. more details | go to article

Soccer Notes: Burn Building a Defense
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Preview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 10)
Midfielder Ronnie O'Brien was the only Burn player to start last Saturday's season-opening match and the 2003 season opener. With the massive roster turnover, training and time will be necessary to build a familiarity with an entirely new defense and central midfield. more details | go to article

Midfielder Drawing Praise
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 17)
Simo Valakari gathered up the practice balls following Friday's training session as one of the last players to leave the field. The Burn pays two equipment managers to do that job, but it's an indicator of Valakari's approach and attitude toward being a professional that comes from experience gained through the English Premier League. more details | go to article

Burn's New Defender Moving Into U.S. Lineup
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 25)
Cory Gibbs' starting spot in the Burn central defense is clearly secure. When it comes to the U.S. national team, Gibbs is in the early rounds of a tough fight to claim a job. U.S. coach Bruce Arena said Gibbs has played well in his first nine appearances and is challenging for a spot in the starting 11 when World Cup 2006 qualifying begins in June. more details | go to article

Mexico Star's Goal Is Payback
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 27)
When it comes to goalkeepers, there's a tendency to be flamboyant, brash and fearless. When it comes to Mexican goalkeeper Oswaldo Sánchez, all three apply. Sánchez, 30, will likely mind the nets for the Mexico national team against the United States during Wednesday's 7:30 p.m. friendly match at the Cotton Bowl. more details | go to article

Chat Room: Bruce Arena, U.S. Men's Soccer Coach
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 28)
Bruce Arena, who led the U.S. national team to the World Cup quarterfinals in 2002, is preparing his team for Cup qualifying beginning in June. The United States faces rival Mexico at 7:30 tonight in a "friendly" match at the Cotton Bowl. Arena's team eliminated Mexico in the 2002 World Cup. more details | go to article

Late Goal Puts U.S. By Mexico
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Result | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 29)
For what was supposedly a B-list squad of American soccer players, a good night turned great on a last-minute goal. Defender Eddie Pope scored a 93rd-minute goal to give the United States national soccer team a 1-0 victory against archrival Mexico on Wednesday in front of 45,048 fans at the Cotton Bowl. more details | go to article

Mexican Fans Turn Out En Masse
by Trae Thompson (Analysis | Fort Worth Star Telegram - April 29)
As the night went on and the game progressed, the party only got better. Hours before 45,048 fans watched the United States' men's national team beat Mexico 1-0 in their international friendly Wednesday at the Cotton Bowl, they began gathering outside in the parking lot. more details | go to article

Burn, Crew Keep Scoreless Streaks
by Darryl Mellema (Result | Fort Worth Star Telegram - May 2)
So far this season, the Burn goal has been like a fortress. Saturday, that fortress was surrounded by a moat. The Burn tied Columbus 0-0 before 13,271 rain-soaked fans at Crew Stadium, extending its string of shutout minutes to 324. more details | go to article

LA Defeats Burn To End Undefeated Run
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Result | Fort Worth Star Telegram - May 9)
Several streaks were snapped Saturday at the Cotton Bowl, and that wasn't good news for the Burn. Los Angeles posted a 3-1 comeback victory and handed the Burn its first loss of the Major League Soccer season. more details | go to article

Salyer Is Steady In Burn Defense
by Tobias Xavier Lopez (Profile/Interview | Fort Worth Star Telegram - May 9)
He's represented the United States in soccer. He's played in Germany. He's a starting defender for the Burn. He's not Cory Gibbs. Philip Salyer, who, like Gibbs, has played internationally for the United States, played professionally in Germany and has been a key part of the Burn's surprising start to the 2004 Major League Soccer season. more details | go to article

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