Rivalry

History

The Brimstone Cup is FC Dallas’ oldest rivalry series. The derby was created by supporters of Dallas and the Chicago Fire, and the name was chosen in homage to Dallas' original team name of the Burn and the Fire. What truly makes the Brimstone Cup special is that it was created by the Supporters themselves, and hence retains special significance to the most passionate and loyal of FC Dallas fans.
 

History

As one of the founding investors in Major League Soccer, Lamar Hunt was a visionary and catalyst for the inception, growth and success of MLS. His legacy in soccer in North America lives on in the two professional teams owned and operated by the Hunt family: the Columbus Crew and FC Dallas. In honor of Lamar Hunt, the Crew and FC Dallas play in a regular season competitive tribute series called the Lamar Hunt Pioneer Cup.
 

2011 Pioneer Cup Series

Leg One at Columbus: CLB 2, FCD 0
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Leg Two at Dallas: FCD 2, CLB 0
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History

The partnership between FC Dallas and Tigres UANL formally began in July 2006 with the creation of the Rio Grande Plate by FC Dallas founder Lamar Hunt. FC Dallas won the inaugural Rio Grande Plate in 2006, with Tigres earning the Plate back in 2007 and retaining the trophy in 2008. After two seasons of dormancy, the rivalry was renewed in 2011 by the presidents of both clubs.
 

2011 Rio Grande Plate Series

Leg One at Tigres: TIG 2, FCD 1
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Leg Two at Dallas: FCD 2, TIG 1
(After tying the series 3-3 on aggregate, FC Dallas won the 2011 Rio Grande Plate in a PK shootout.)
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History

The Texas Derby is a rivalry between the Lone Star State's two MLS clubs, the Houston Dynamo and FC Dallas, recognizing the best club in the state for the season. The two squads play a series of games with the winner taking home a replica 18th century mountain howitzer cannon named El Capitán. The first contest between the two teams was a 4-3 win in favor of the Dynamo played on May 6, 2006 in Houston. Although Houston has won the series three times to FCD's two, FC Dallas won the 2010 series and have since fired El Capitán after every win at FC Dallas Stadium.
 

 

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