Weekly Training Schedule: Feb. 14-20

FRISCO, Texas – FC Dallas returned to the training grounds at Pizza Hut Park at 2:30 p.m. yesterday following a preseason scrimmage in Corpus Christi, Texas on Saturday. The team will continue to train twice daily all week at Pizza Hut Park leading up to its preseason trip to Florida for the Walt Disney World® Pro Soccer Classic.

Weekly Training Schedule (All Times Central)

FC Dallas players and coaches are available for interviews following each training session. Practices vary in length and times are subject to change. Media are encouraged to call FC Dallas Communications ahead of the scheduled times to confirm practice times and player / coach availability.

Team Notes

FC Dallas falls 4-0 against Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo found the back of the net on three set pieces and a penalty kick Saturday to take a 4-0 win over FC Dallas in a preseason exhibition match dubbed the South Texas Shootout at Corpus Christi’s Whataburger Field.

Despite the score, Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman was happy to finally get his team on the field for a scrimmage after snow and ice blanketed Dallas the first two weeks of preseason, wreaking havoc with the team’s training schedule.

“It’s not the plan to come in here and lose 4-0, but we’re so far behind right now compared to where they are with training time,” said Hyndman. “But, it gives us a chance to look at players. All four goals had the same characteristics (set pieces).  What we need to do is just continue to work.”

Scoring summary and lineups:
HOU -- Own goal (Alexis Pradié) 8
HOU -- Geoff Cameron (Brad Davis) 29
HOU -- Brad Davis (unassisted) 40
HOU -- Danny Cruz (penalty kick) 93+

FC Dallas -- Kevin Hartman (Chris Seitz 46), Jackson (Andrew Wiedeman 46), Bobby Warshaw (Bruno Guarda 71), Alexis Pradié, Jair Benitez (Moises Hernandez 46), Marvin Chavez (Sheldon Palmer 46, Jason Yeisley 71), Eric Alexander (Bruno Martins 46), Eric Avila (Ricardo Villar 42, Brayan Martinez 72), Brek Shea (Bim Ogunyemi 46, Bryan Leyva 71), David Ferreira (Scott Gordon 46), Milton Rodriguez (Ruben Luna 29, Maykel Galindo 71).

Houston Dynamo -- Tally Hall (Tyler Deric 46), Kofi Sarkodie (Lovel Palmer 46), Eddie Robinson (Bobby Boswell 46), Andrew Hainault (Jermaine Taylor 46), Mike Chabala (Hunter Freeman 46), Corey Ashe (Danny Cruz 46), JeVaughn Watson (Richard Edwards 46), Geoff Cameron (Lester Peltier 46), Brad Davis (Josue Soto 46, Francisco Navas Cobo 76), Brian Ching (Cam Weaver 46), François Swaby (Steven Morrissey 46).

Hyndman trims roster
Head Coach Schellas Hyndman made the first cuts of the 2011 preseason following the scrimmage. Jamaican forward Sheldon Palmer and Uruguayan midfielder Brayan Martinez were the players released. 

FC Dallas faces Houston Baptist on Tuesday, Feb. 15
Originally set to take place on Tuesday, Feb. 8, FC Dallas’ scrimmage against Houston Baptist was moved back one week due to wintry conditions in Dallas. The match is scheduled to kick off at 11 a.m. at Pizza Hut Park (Field 4). The match is free and open to the public.

FCD to play SMU on Friday, Feb 18
Former SMU stars Bruno Guarda and Craig Hill will face off against their alma mater this Friday as SMU travels north to Frisco to face FC Dallas. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Field 4 at Pizza Hut Park. The match is free and open to the public.

FC Dallas to face New England Revolution in Orlando
The defending Western Conference Champions will face the New England Revolution on Wednesday, Feb. 23 at ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Fla. The match is set to kick off at 11 a.m. ET.

Walt Disney World® Pro Soccer Classic
FC Dallas will face USL PRO side Orlando City in the first game of the Walt Disney World® Pro Soccer Classic on Thursday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. ET. Depending on the results of that match, Dallas will play either Toronto FC or the Houston Dynamo on Saturday, Feb. 26. That match will be played at either 6 or 8 p.m. All matches will be played at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.