Meet Dallas Trinity FC, professional women's soccer team
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Dallas Trinity FC wants more fans like this. Photo: Courtesy of Kelly Alexander
Dallas Trinity FC has home games for the next three weeks, giving locals a chance to meet their new heroes.
Why it matters: North Texas girls now have the opportunity to see professional soccer players who look like them.
The big picture: The Neil family, owners of the team, have been visiting fans and players at youth soccer games for the past month to introduce them to the newest team in town.
- The team name and logo were rolled out in May, giving Dallas Trinity little time to grow brand recognition before the season started this month.
State of play: Dallas tied Tampa Bay in their first match of the season on Aug. 18. They're still learning to play together and hope to improve throughout the year.
- They face their toughest opponent Friday, FC Barcelona Femení, the best in the world.
Catch up fast: Chris Petrucelli is the team's general manager. He previously coached the Chicago Red Stars, a professional women's team, and the SMU women's soccer team from 2012 to 2022.
- Former Scotland Women's National Team player Pauline MacDonald will serve as the team's head coach when she can get her visa sorted.
- Defender Amber Brooks, who previously played for the Washington Spirit, was the first player signed by the team.
Who's who: Nine Dallas Trinity players are from North Texas and another two attended college here.
- Goalkeeper Sam Estrada is from El Paso and played at SMU.
- Goalkeeper Madison White is from Rockwall and played for Racing Louisville FC.
- Forward Enzi Broussard is from Dallas and played in South Korea.
- Defender Hailey Davidson is from Prosper and played in New Zealand.
- Forward Cyera Hintzen is from Garland and played for Gotham FC.
- Midfielder Chioma Ubogagu is from Coppell and played for Tottenham Hotspur.
- Midfielder Sam Meza is from Dallas and played for Seattle Reign FC.
- Midfielder Gracie Brian is from Frisco and played for the San Diego Wave.
- Defender Jenna Winebrenner is from Kansas City but went to TCU.
- Forward Allie Thornton is from Arlington, played at SMU and in Belgium.
- Midfielder Haley Berg is from Celina and previously played for a Turkish team.
What's next: Dallas Trinity plays Friday at 7:30pm at the Cotton Bowl. Tickets start at $45, but there's a 2-for-1 deal.
- The team faces DC Power FC at 7pm Sept. 7 and Lexington SC at 7pm Sept. 13 in Dallas.
- Games will be broadcast on Peacock.