<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLB</a> and Los Angeles Dodgers</strong> are in mourning with the death of famed pitcher <strong>Fernando Valenzuela</strong>, known as “El Toro.” The Mexican star was one of the most influential Latino baseball players of the 1980s and a national hero in Mexico. He passed away at 63 after leaving the Dodgers broadcasting team to focus on his health.</p>



<p>Social media posts and praise from all over the baseball and sports community poured in as the news of his death comes on the eve of the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dodgers</a>‘ game against the New York Yankees for the MLB World Series.</p>



<p>Mexican soccer icon <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/hugo-sanchez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hugo Sánchez</a> called Fernando Valenzuela, <em>“a person who served as a sports symbol for us,”</em> on ESPN’s Futbol Picante, adding, <em>“When they watched a match with the three (Fernando, Julio César Chávez, and Hugo Sánchez), the country would come to a standstill. Now Fernando has stopped us all.”</em></p>



<h2>Fernando Valenzuela Stats</h2>



<p>Fernando Valenzuela played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball, 11 of them for the Los Angeles Dodgers at the height of his career. El Toro also played for the California Angels (1991), Baltimore Orioles (1993), Philadelphia Phillies (1994), San Diego Padres (1995–1997), and lastly, the St. Louis Cardinals (1997).</p>



<p>His MLB all-time record stands at 173-153 with over 2,000 strikeouts and a 3.54 ERA. Among his accolades, Valenzuela was a 6-time All-Star from 1981 to 1986, won the World Series in 1981, and also received the National League Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards in 1981.</p>



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<p>He was the NL wins leader in 1986, pitched a no-hitter in June of 1990, and had his number 34 retired by the Los Angeles Dodgers.</p>



<h2>Fernando Valenzuela influence on MLB and Latinos </h2>


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<p>However, his most significant legacy was stimulating Latino enthusiasm for MLB, leading to increased attendance at his games and boosting TV and radio coverage across Mexico. In 1981, eleven of his twelve starts at Dodger Stadium sold out. His fandom was called “Fernandomania.”</p>

MLB: LA Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63, leaving behind a legacy of incredible stats and notoriety as a Mexican athlete

MLB: LA Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63, leaving behind a legacy of incredible stats and notoriety as a Mexican athlete - Bolavip US

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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/la-liga" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>LaLiga</strong> </a>is set to kick off on Thursday, August 15th, with Real Madrid looking to defend their title. With the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, the Spanish giants will be a major force not only in Spain but in the UEFA Champions League as well. </p>



<p>Barcelona, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atletico-madrid" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlético Madrid</a>, Real Betis, and many others will also aim to surprise and steal the title from Carlo Ancelotti’s side, but it will be a difficult task. In the case of Atlético Madrid, they received major help with the signing of Argentine striker <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/julian-alvarez" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Julián Álvarez</a></strong>.</p>



<p>In a media roundtable with legendary Mexican star <strong>Hugo Sánchez</strong>, Bolavip asked the five-time Pichichi what he thought it meant for Atlético Madrid this season.</p>



<h2>Hugo Sánchez on Julián Álvarez and Atlético Madrid</h2>



<p><em>“Julián Álvarez is a fundamental signing, because Morata was the person in that position (last season), and Álvarez seems like a signing that will make a huge difference. I am convinced he will be a major piece so Atlético Madrid can achieve great things this season.</em></p>



<p><em>“Atlético Madrid are making big signings, Diego Simeone is filling up the positions that needed an upgrade, and I think the board once again has (Diego Simeone’s) back. It’s a good thing that LaLiga has these types of players coming in because it will make LaLiga a much more attractive league</em>” were the words echoed by Hugo Sánchez. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20240814_BUS_158466_Julian-Alvarez-of-Argentina-1024x576_d811cc5e.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Julian Alvarez" class="wp-image-153381" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Julian-Alvarez-of-Argentina-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Julian-Alvarez-of-Argentina-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Julian-Alvarez-of-Argentina-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Julian-Alvarez-of-Argentina-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2024/08/Julian-Alvarez-of-Argentina.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Julian Alvarez of Argentina</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Americans Abroad in LaLiga in 2024/25</strong></p>



<p>This season, LaLiga will feature only two American USMNT players on different paths. On one side, <strong>Johnny Cardoso</strong> will play his first full season at Real Betis after a successful first six months.&nbsp;</p>



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<p>Luca de la Torre has been transfer-listed by <strong>Celta de Vigo</strong> and seems unlikely to stick around LaLiga this season.</p>


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LaLiga: Hugo Sánchez on Julián Álvarez transfer to Atlético Madrid

LaLiga: Hugo Sánchez on Julián Álvarez transfer to Atlético Madrid - Bolavip US


<p><strong>Hugo Sanchez</strong> has recently shown his frustration for getting less recognition than <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/cristiano-ronaldo"><strong>Cristiano Ronaldo</strong></a>. In an appearance on <em>Caliente</em>, a TV show on <em>TV Azteca</em>, the Mexican legend says the Portuguese often <strong>gets too much praise for a bicycle kick he scored for <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/real-madrid">Real Madrid</a></strong>, when Sanchez did that <strong>on 35 occasions</strong> throughout his career.</p>



<p><em>“Cristiano Ronaldo scored one bicycle kick and it looks like he scored the 35 that I did. </em><strong><em>Cristiano scored only one, I scored 35 and they want to put him at the same level as me with the bicycle kicks</em>,</strong>” the former striker said.</p>



<p>Sanchez was referring to the iconic goal the Portuguese star recorded <strong>against Juventus in a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/champions-league">UEFA Champions League</a> game played on April 3, 2018</strong>. Ronaldo pulled off a memorable bicycle kick that Gianluigi Buffon couldn’t save, drawing praise even from the home fans. That night, Juve fans <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/cristiano-ronaldo-lionel-messi-and-other-superstars-applauded-by-rival-fans-20220419-0019.html">applauded Cristiano</a>.</p>



<p>What Sanchez claims is that, while Ronaldo’s goal was pretty fantastic, he scored <strong>far more</strong> bicycle kicks than the 5x Ballon d’Or winner. Even so, it’s safe to say CR7’s goal against the Old Lady is much more famous for the soccer community.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231109_BUS_84040_Cristiano-Ronaldo-4-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Cristiano Ronaldo scores a bicycle kick against Juventus in 2018" class="wp-image-84051" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Cristiano-Ronaldo-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Cristiano-Ronaldo-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Cristiano-Ronaldo-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Cristiano-Ronaldo-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Cristiano-Ronaldo-4.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Cristiano Ronaldo scores a bicycle kick against Juventus in 2018</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Ronaldo overtook a record from Sanchez</h2>



<p>Sanchez may feel like his 35 bicycle kicks are quite overlooked compared to Ronaldo’s goal in 2018, but the truth is Cristiano has already overshadowed the Mexican legend <strong>with a more important record</strong>.</p>


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<p>Sanchez used to be Real Madrid’s top foreign scorer with <strong>202 goals,</strong> until Ronaldo <strong>surpassed him.</strong> The Portuguese superstar found the net on an impressive <strong>451 occasions</strong> for Los Blancos, becoming the club’s all-time top scorer.</p>



<h2>The memorable bicycle kick Sanchez scored for Madrid</h2>



<p>Sanchez has scored several bicycle kicks throughout his career, but it’s safe to say the one he’ll never forget took place 35 years ago. On April 10, 1988, the Mexican star made the Santiago Bernabeu go wild <strong>with a beautiful goal against Logroñes</strong>.</p>


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<p><em>“April 10, 1988 was a historic day for me because <strong>I was able to fulfill one of my childhood dreams: to score a goal with a bicycle kick</strong> in a wonderful stadium called Santiago Bernabeu <strong>with the jersey of the best team of all time, which is Real Madrid,</strong>” </em>Sanchez said, via ESPN. <em>“And that day I was able to finish my favorite shot, which I did in honor of my father, who liked to do that kind of shots. In addition, against Logroñés, I was able to fulfill the fact that I felt fulfilled and completely happy</em>.”</p>


Hugo Sanchez disappointed for getting less recognition than Cristiano Ronaldo

Hugo Sanchez disappointed for getting less recognition than Cristiano Ronaldo - Bolavip US

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/deadline-day-aubameyang-to-barcelona-dele-alli-van-de-beek-to-everton-and-the-best-signings-20220131-0027.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang</strong></a> got off to a great start to life in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-xavi-would-let-3-players-leave-after-ferran-adama-and-aubameyangs-arrivals-20220210-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Barcelona</strong></a>. His days in the ostracism at <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/barcelona-this-is-how-much-arsenal-paid-aubameyang-to-terminate-his-contract-20220202-0018.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Arsenal</strong></a> seem to be way behind him, the Gabonese is now enjoying his stint at the Camp Nou and <strong>has already scored his first goals as a Cule</strong>.</p>
<p>On Matchday 25 of the 2021-22 <strong>LaLiga</strong>, Auba <strong>bagged a hat-trick to help his side claim a 4-1 victory at Estadio Mestalla</strong>, a stadium that sits well for the striker as he previously scored there with the Gunners as well.</p>
<p>Aubameyang celebrated his goals with the <strong>iconic front flip</strong> that we’ve seen many times when he played in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/mikel-arteta-responds-to-pierre-emerick-aubameyangs-comments-20220209-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Premier League</strong></a> and the <strong>Bundesliga</strong>. However, it surprised many people that he repeated that celebration at Barca given that <strong>Hugo Sanchez</strong>, a legend of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/el-clasico-2021-when-did-the-rivalry-between-fc-barcelona-and-real-madrid-start-20211018-0014.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bitter rivals <strong>Real Madrid</strong></a>, <strong>used to celebrate like that too</strong>.</p>
<h2>Here’s why Aubameyang does the flip celebration like Hugo Sanchez</h2>
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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-my-problem-was-only-with-arteta-20220203-0007.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Aubameyang</a> explained many years ago how Hugo Sanchez inspired him to do this kind of celebration.<em> “<strong>As a childI saw Hugo Sanchez on television celebrating goals like that.I thought it was incredible and I wanted to do it</strong>,”</em> Aubameyang said in 2015, per the Bundesliga official website.</p>
<p>A year later, the forward told <em>L’Equipe</em> he <strong>became an admirer of the Mexican legend because of his grandfather</strong>, who watched Real Madrid’s games when Sanchez played at the Santiago Bernabeu.</p>
<h2>Aubameyang and the infamous promise that he would play for Real Madrid</h2>
<p>Aubameyang also said he once promised his grandfather he would play for Real Madrid at some point. Many believed that statement suggested Auba and his family supported Los Blancos, but he cleared the air on this matterwhen he joined Barcelona.<em>“<strong>My family is from Ávila [city in Spain] and my grandfather was a huge fan of Atlético Madrid, that’s why I said that one day I would play for Real [Madrid]</strong>.”</em></p>
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<p>It is slowly becoming common seeing more and more <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/offside/edson-alvarez-turned-down-salma-hayek-to-stay-at-ajax-20211024-0011.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mexican</a> soccer players in Europe. <strong>At one point it was as rare as seeing a <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/who-is-better-positioned-in-fifa-ranking-the-us-or-mexico-national-team-20211223-0023.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">USMNT</a> player in the big leagues.</strong></p>
<p>Now more and more Mexican players are making the jump, some have been massive flops, others have had moderate to great success. <strong>The best of the best play in Europe that is why it is important to test oneself in those competitions.</strong></p>
<p>Here is a list of the best <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/the-15-worst-signings-in-liga-mx-history-20201230-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mexican</a> players to play in Europe, past and present, from the legendary Hugo Sánchez to the stars of today like Hirving Lozano. <strong>Here are the best players from Mexico to play in Europe.</strong></p>
<h2>Luis García</h2>
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<p><strong>Luis García</strong> was a rarity during the 90’s, a Mexican player in Europe and with Atlético Madrid. The Mexican World Cup veteran would play in Spain for 4 years, but his best stint was with Atlético Madrid playing 2 seasons and scoring 28 goals in 58 games.</p>
<h2>Néstor Araujo</h2>
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<p>The defender moved to Celta de Vigo in 2018 and has played over 100 games for the club and has been a rock at the back. <strong>Araujo</strong> is as cool as they get protecting the backline and has carved out a place as one of the nation’s all-time best exports.</p>
<h2>Carlos Vela</h2>
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<p><strong>Carlos Vela</strong> gets an incomplete grade in Europe, his time at Arsenal had him going on loan to various teams until finding his groove at Real Sociedad. At Sociedad, Vela played 7 seasons scoring over 50 goals in over 180 games for the club. Vela would leave Europe for a big money move to MLS.</p>
<h2>Hector Moreno</h2>
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<p><strong>Hector Moreno</strong> held firm in Europe, the defender had pit stops in the Netherlands, Italy, Spain, and Turkey. Moreno’s best work came manding the backline for Espanyol from 2011-2015.</p>
<h2>Francisco Rodriguez</h2>
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<p>A tough defender who had a good run at PSV and VfB Stuttgart, <strong>Francisco Rodriguez</strong> played in Europe a total of 5 seasons. Playing well for the most part.</p>
<h2>Gerardo Torrado</h2>
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<p>The tough defensive midfielder played a lot of his career in Europe with stops at Tenerife, Poli Ejido, Sevilla, and Racing Santander. <strong>Gerardo Torrado</strong> was as tough as they came and had a reputation for going in hard.</p>
<h2>Guillermo Ochoa</h2>
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<p><strong>Guillermo Ochoa</strong>’s best stuff was while he played in France for Ajaccio, the netminder also had a good stint at Standard Liège, before returning to Mexico to play for Club America.</p>
<h2>Hector Herrera</h2>
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<p>The midfielder has played very well at FC Porto and has been a helping hand at Atlético Madrid. <strong>Hector Herrera</strong> can brag that he has won silverware as well winning 4 titles in his European journey.</p>
<h2>Jesús Corona</h2>
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<p>The talented winger is manding the midfield at FC Porto after coming up in the Netherlands with Twente. <strong>Jesús Corona </strong>has played over 190 games for Porto and has won 5 titles at the club.</p>
<h2>Raul Jimenez</h2>
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<p>Current El Tri forward <strong>Raul Jimenez</strong> is the best Mexican player to ever have played in the Premier League. He gets regular 90-minute games and finds the back of the next at Wolverhampton Wanderers consistently.</p>
<h2>Hirving Lozano</h2>
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<p>The Napoli forward is among the best Mexican soccer players of all-time, and one of the best to ever make the move to Europe. <strong>Hirving Lozano</strong> has played very well at Napoli after coming to light at PSV. He won 1 title with each club so far.</p>
<h2>Javier Hernández</h2>
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<p>While never truly exploding and becoming world class, <strong>Javier Hernández</strong> did have a great spell in Europe, he was a go-to bench man at Manchester United, a talented goal scorer at Bayer Leverkusen and West Ham United. His stint at Sevilla is forgettable, but Chicharito did win 5 titles and can boast saying he played at Manchester United and Real Madrid.</p>
<h2>Andrés Guardado</h2>
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<p>A great utility player, <strong>Andrés Guardado</strong> always found a home in Europe and has had stops at Deportivo La Coruña, Valencia, Bayer Leverkusen, PSV, and now Real Betis. Spain is where he has shined the most playing in over 250 games and winning 5 titles in his European career.</p>
<h2>Rafael Marquez</h2>
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<p><strong>Rafael Marquez</strong> played in one of the most dominant soccer teams of all-time at Barcelona, and while at Barca he was humble and hard working. Before his move to Barcelona, Marquez won two titles with Monaco and with the Catalan giants would win 12 titles, including two Champions Leagues. Marquez played 242 games at Barca. Marquez would later have a huge attitude problem in MLS and went to play in Mexico and had a uneventful stint in Serie A.</p>
<h2>Hugo Sánchez</h2>
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<p>El Hugo or El Gran <strong>Hugo Sánchez</strong>, the greatest Mexican soccer player of all-time and greatest export of all-time. Hugo Sánchez was a goal machine at Real Madrid, playing seven seasons and scoring 208 goals in 243 games. Hugo Sánchez began his European career with Atlético Madrid, after Real Madrid he played for Rayo Vallecano and FC Linz in Austria. Sánchez was the Spanish leading goal scorer a record 5 times and won 12 titles in his European career.</p>
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<p>Remember the<strong> Dallas Burn</strong>? I do. It was early 1995 when all the buzz started about a new soccer league and how Dallas was going to get a team. The <strong>1994 World Cup</strong> was still fresh on my mind, so I was excited to see what this new league would bring.</p>
<p><strong>I remember that first season in 1996, the Dallas Burn were playing at the Cotton Bowl at the old State Fairgrounds.</strong> The pregame inauguration ceremony had Univision reporters at the time, Fernando Fiore and Sofía Vergara, mingling with the crowd and partaking in the festivities. I remember they had this one skill challenge where you had to kick the ball through a hole on a goal net. Many people were just knuckle balling it over the nearby buildings.</p>
<p>The next day, a buddy and I went back to collect these balls that had been kicked up on roofs. I’m sure we broke the law that day, but we walked away with at least 6 or 7 official MLS soccer balls. I attended every home match that season and <strong>my love for FC Dallas was born</strong>.</p>
<h2>The time I stalked Jason Kreis</h2>
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<p>During that initial Dallas Burn season, I was working dispatch for the local cable company.<strong> A new work order came across my desk for a “Jason Kries”.</strong> I immediately recognized the name and dialed his home number right away. His wife answered and I went through my courtesy call procedure before asking to speak to Jason. She was a bit shocked, of course, but handed the phone over to Jason anyway. I got nervous. <strong>I asked if this was Dallas Burn Jason Kreis. He said yes but sounded very confused. How could I say that I was a fan of something that hadn’t started yet?</strong></p>
<p>I explained that I had been following the news about our new team and that he was one of our star signings. <strong>I could hear his smile over the phone as he thanked me and how he was going to go out there and give it all on the pitch for the fans. </strong>Don’t really remember word for word but I do remember my nervous excitement. My friends still tease me to this day about stalking Jason Kreis.</p>
<h2>The Great Hugo Sánchez needed an escort</h2>
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<p>In true fanatic fashion, I would attend Dallas Burn practice sessions. In the 90,000 seat Cotton Bowl, there were probably a handful of fanatics like me watching them practice on the daily. There were no security guards so after practice, I would just walk down to the field to meet the players.</p>
<p><strong>On Hugo Sánchez’s first day</strong>, I pushed my luck and walked near the locker rooms. As I was approaching, he was coming out. His wife and kids were there. I was starstruck! I shook his hand and met his family, then he asked if I could show them how to get back to the parking lot.<strong> I proudly escorted him and his family through the gates and out to their car. I thought, “no one is going to believe me!”. We were so lucky to have him and witness his iconic backflips after each goal.</strong></p>
<h2>Fast forward 26 year</h2>
<p>I have since moved up to Minnesota, but<strong> I still consider myself a loyal diehard of FC Dallas</strong>. I follow FC Dallas on Twitter, Facebook, IG, and their website so I am always up to date on all FCD news. <strong>I love that the National Soccer Hall of Fame decided to make our stadium their home as well.</strong> <strong>I love that we have one of the best academies in the country and give our kids more playing time than any other team in MLS.</strong></p>
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<p><strong>It took a long time for the local team to make the jump to MLS, but I was thrilled when they finally did. </strong>This meant that I would be able to see my Hoops at least once a year. As a family, we try to visit Dallas as much as we can and if I can arrange our vacation to coordinate with a game in Frisco, then all the better.<strong> I know I will always be Dallas Till I Die and represent my love for the team anywhere and everywhere I go. GO HOOPS!</strong></p>

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