FC Dallas Trivia
FC Dallas trivia spotlights an American professional soccer club that represents the DallasâFort Worth metroplex in Major League Soccer. As a Western Conference team, FC Dallas has been part of the leagueâs modern history and offers plenty of material for fans seeking easy, funny, family-friendly, and more challenging questions.
Easy FC Dallas Trivia
13 questions
These easy FC Dallas trivia questions are great for beginners and kids around age 12 and under.
Question 1
FC Dallas plays in which soccer league?
- A.NBA
- B.WNBA
- C.NFL
- D.MLS
Answer: Major League Soccer
FC Dallas plays in Major League Soccer.
Question 2
Which conference does FC Dallas belong to in MLS?
- A.Central Conference
- B.Pacific Conference
- C.Western Conference
- D.Eastern Conference
Answer: Western Conference
FC Dallas is a member of MLS's Western Conference.
Question 3
FC Dallas is based in the DallasâFort Worth what?
Answer: Metroplex
The club is based in the DallasâFort Worth metroplex.
Question 4
In what Texas city does FC Dallas play its home matches?
- A.Frisco, Texas
- B.Austin, Texas
- C.El Paso, Texas
- D.Lubbock, Texas
Answer: Frisco, Texas
FC Dallas plays its home matches in Frisco, Texas.
Question 5
What is the name of FC Dallas's home stadium?
- A.BBVA Stadium
- B.Cotton Bowl
- C.Toyota Stadium
- D.AT&T Stadium
Answer: Toyota Stadium
The team's home stadium is Toyota Stadium.
Question 6
What year did the club begin MLS play?
- A.1996
- B.1994
- C.1998
- D.2005
Answer: 1996
The club began MLS play in 1996.
Question 7
Before it was called FC Dallas, what was the team's original name?
- A.FC Texas
- B.Dallas Burn
- C.Dallas United
- D.Texas Burn
Answer: Dallas Burn
FC Dallas was originally named the Dallas Burn.
Question 8
In what year did the club adopt the FC Dallas name?
- A.2001
- B.2010
- C.2005
- D.1996
Answer: 2005
The club adopted the FC Dallas name in 2005.
Question 9
FC Dallas won the U.S. Open Cup in which year?
- A.1996
- B.2005
- C.2016
- D.1997
Answer: 1997
FC Dallas won the U.S. Open Cup in 1997.
Question 10
What trophy did FC Dallas win in 2016?
- A.U.S. Open Cup
- B.Leagues Cup
- C.Supporters' Shield
Answer: Supporters' Shield
FC Dallas won the Supporters' Shield in 2016.
Question 11
Which two colors are part of FC Dallas's primary colors?
- A.Green and gold
- B.Black and orange
- C.Purple and white
- D.Red and blue
Answer: Red and blue
The club's primary colors include red and blue.
Question 12
True or false: FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club.?
Answer: True
FC Dallas is an American professional soccer club.
Question 13
FC Dallas competes in what level of U.S. men's soccer?
- A.Third tier
- B.College level
- C.The top tier of U.S. men's soccer
- D.Second tier
Answer: The top tier of U.S. men's soccer
The team competes in the top tier of U.S. men's soccer.
FC Dallas Family Trivia
12 questions
These family FC Dallas trivia questions are built for mixed-age game nights, classrooms, and groups.
Question 1
What was FC Dallas's stadium originally called?
Answer: Pizza Hut Park
Before later name changes, the stadium was originally called Pizza Hut Park.
Question 2
Before it became Toyota Stadium, what was the venue later renamed?
- A.Frisco Field
- B.Lone Star Stadium
- C.Dallas Stadium
- D.Burn Stadium
Answer: FC Dallas Stadium
The venue was later renamed FC Dallas Stadium before becoming Toyota Stadium.
Question 3
True or false: FC Dallas's stadium area includes several surrounding soccer fields.?
Answer: True
The stadium complex is more than just one main venue; it includes multiple surrounding soccer fields.
Question 4
Who was FC Dallas's founding owner and chairman?
Answer: Lamar Hunt
Lamar Hunt was the club's founding owner and chairman.
Question 5
Which family has long controlled FC Dallas?
Answer: The Hunt family
The Hunt family has long controlled FC Dallas.
Question 6
What famous soccer museum is located at Toyota Stadium?
Answer: The National Soccer Hall of Fame
Toyota Stadium is home to the National Soccer Hall of Fame.
Question 7
Which FC Dallas supporters' group has the playful name Dallas Beer Guardians?
Answer: Dallas Beer Guardians
One of FC Dallas's supporter groups is called Dallas Beer Guardians.
Question 8
Another FC Dallas supporters' group is known by what name?
Answer: El Matador
El Matador is another supporters' group connected with FC Dallas.
Question 9
Which animal has been part of the club's branding since the Dallas Burn era?
- A.A horse
- B.An eagle
- C.A wolf
- D.bull
Answer: A bull
The team has used a bull in its branding since the Dallas Burn era.
Question 10
Look at FC Dallas's current crest in your mind: what animal stands out on it?
Answer: A bull
The club's current crest prominently features a bull.
Question 11
Which U.S. international came through FC Dallas's youth system: Weston McKennie, Tim Howard, or Clint Dempsey?
- A.Landon Donovan
- B.Weston McKennie
- C.Tim Howard
- D.Clint Dempsey
Answer: Weston McKennie
FC Dallas's youth system produced U.S. international Weston McKennie.
Question 12
FC Dallas helped develop which striker in its academy, Ricardo Pepi or Christian Pulisic?
- A.Tyler Adams
- B.Ricardo Pepi
- C.Christian Pulisic
- D.Weston McKennie
Answer: Ricardo Pepi
Ricardo Pepi is one of the notable players developed by the FC Dallas academy.
Fun FC Dallas Trivia
13 questions
These fun FC Dallas trivia questions highlight surprising moments and playful facts for game-night groups.
Question 1
Which club played the villain in FC Dallasâs 2005 U.S. Open Cup final story?
- A.D.C. United
- B.Los Angeles Galaxy
- C.New England Revolution
- D.Chicago Fire
Answer: Los Angeles Galaxy
FC Dallas lost the 2005 U.S. Open Cup final to the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Question 2
True or false: FC Dallas won the 2005 U.S. Open Cup final.?
Answer: False
They reached the 2005 final but lost it to the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Question 3
After the 2005 heartbreak, in what year did FC Dallas return to the U.S. Open Cup final?
Answer: 2007
The club returned to the U.S. Open Cup final in 2007.
Question 4
Fill in the comeback chapter: FC Dallas was back in the U.S. Open Cup final in _____.?
- A.2005
- B.2009
- C.2011
- D.2007
Answer: 2007
Their next U.S. Open Cup final appearance after 2005 came in 2007.
Question 5
Who denied FC Dallas in the 2007 U.S. Open Cup final?
- A.Sporting Kansas City
- B.Houston Dynamo
- C.New England Revolution
- D.Los Angeles Galaxy
Answer: New England Revolution
FC Dallas lost the 2007 U.S. Open Cup final to the New England Revolution.
Question 6
FC Dallas topped Group F in the MLS is Back Tournament during which yearâs edition?
Answer: 2020
The club won its group phase in the 2020 MLS is Back Tournament, though not the overall event.
Question 7
Which FC Dallas legend became the first player in club history to score 100 MLS goals for one team?
Answer: Jason Kreis
Jason Kreis was the first player in club history to hit 100 MLS goals for one team.
Question 8
Name the Dallas icon who turned 100 MLS goals for one team into a club-first mic drop.?
Answer: Jason Kreis
That milestone belonged to Jason Kreis.
Question 9
In what year did Jason Kreis win the MLS MVP award while playing for Dallas?
Answer: 1999
Jason Kreis won MLS MVP with Dallas in 1999.
Question 10
Which year belongs on Jason Kreisâs Dallas MVP trophy label?
Answer: 1999
His MLS MVP season for Dallas was 1999.
Question 11
Who was the head coach when FC Dallas reached MLS Cup in 2010?
Answer: Schellas Hyndman
FC Dallas's 2010 MLS Cup appearance came under head coach Schellas Hyndman.
Question 12
The 2016 trophy double for FC Dallas came under which coachâs watch?
Answer: Ăscar Pareja
Ăscar Pareja coached FC Dallas during its 2016 trophy double.
Question 13
Which FC Dallas player made the move to AS Roma in 2021?
Answer: Bryan Reynolds
Bryan Reynolds transferred from FC Dallas to is Roma in 2021.
Funny FC Dallas Trivia
13 questions
These funny FC Dallas trivia questions highlight playful moments, odd facts, and inside jokes.
Question 1
What is the name of FC Dallas's rivalry cup with Chicago, a title that sounds like it was forged in a very dramatic furnace?
Answer: The Brimstone Cup.
The rivalry cup with Chicago is called the Brimstone Cup, tying back to Dallas's old Burn identity.
Question 2
Which trophy name keeps FC Dallas's old 'Burn' vibe alive in especially smoky fashion?
- A.The Lone Star Cup
- B.The Ember Bowl
- C.The Flame Shield
- D.Brimstone Cup
Answer: The Brimstone Cup.
The Brimstone Cup matches the club's former Burn identity through its fire-themed name.
Question 3
Before the club went with the cooler-sounding FC Dallas, what kind of imagery did both its first MLS-era name and rivalry trophy heavily use?
Answer: Fire imagery.
The first MLS-era name and the rivalry trophy both leaned heavily into fire imagery.
Question 4
FC Dallas's early branding strategy could best be summarized as: if in doubt, add more what?
- A.Fire imagery
- B.Stars
- C.Steers
- D.Skyscrapers
Answer: Fire imagery.
The club's first MLS-era name and rivalry trophy both centered on fire imagery.
Question 5
In 2005, FC Dallas rebranded from a hotter name to what cooler European-style identity?
Answer: FC Dallas.
The team became FC Dallas in 2005, moving away from its previous hot-themed name.
Question 6
What happened in 2005 when the club traded a blazing old identity for a more European-style one?
Answer: It rebranded as FC Dallas.
The notable 2005 change was the club's rebrand to FC Dallas.
Question 7
FC Dallas is longer than its actual home city name in the address. What is that shorter city name?
Answer: Frisco.
The address includes Frisco, which is shorter than the club name FC Dallas.
Question 8
How many major names has FC Dallas's stadium had: Pizza Hut Park, FC Dallas Stadium, and Toyota Stadium?
- A.Four
- B.Five
- C.Three
- D.Two
Answer: Three.
Three major stadium names: Pizza Hut Park, FC Dallas Stadium, and Toyota Stadium.
Question 9
FC Dallas's home ground has had a bit of an identity journey. Exactly how many major names has it used?
Answer: Three.
Its three major names are Pizza Hut Park, FC Dallas Stadium, and Toyota Stadium.
Question 10
Which list correctly gives the three major names of FC Dallas's stadium?
- A.New York
- B.Los Angeles
- C.Chicago
- D.Pizza Hut Park, FC Dallas Stadium, and Toyota Stadium.
Answer: Pizza Hut Park, FC Dallas Stadium, and Toyota Stadium.
The stadium's three major names were Pizza Hut Park, FC Dallas Stadium, and Toyota Stadium.
Question 11
What recurring kind of headline came from FC Dallas's highly productive academy?
Answer: Selling teenagers to Europe.
The academy became so productive that transfers of teenagers to Europe became a recurring headline.
Question 12
When FC Dallas's academy got really good, what became a recurring headline instead of just a one-off surprise?
- A.The team changing leagues
- B.The club dropping its academy
- C.Academy transfers
- D.The stadium moving cities
Answer: Teenagers being sold to Europe.
The fact highlights repeated academy-driven sales of teenagers to Europe.
Question 13
FC Dallas once played in a venue named for pizza before settling into one named for what kind of products?
Answer: Pickup trucks and sedans.
The club moved from a pizza-branded venue name to one associated with Toyota, a maker of pickup trucks and sedans.
Hard FC Dallas Trivia
14 questions
These hard FC Dallas trivia questions are for expert fans who want a real challenge.
Question 1
Who was the very first head coach of FC Dallas when the club began play in 1996?
Answer: Dave Dir
FC Dallas's first head coach in 1996 was Dave Dir.
Question 2
In the 1997 U.S. Open Cup final that Dallas won, which goalkeeper got the start?
Answer: Jeff Cassar
Jeff Cassar was the starting goalkeeper for Dallas in the 1997 U.S. Open Cup final win.
Question 3
FC Dallas beat which opponent in the 1997 U.S. Open Cup final?
Answer: D.C. United
FC Dallas defeated D.C. United in the 1997 U.S. Open Cup final.
Question 4
By what method was the 1997 U.S. Open Cup final ultimately decided after a 0â0 draw?
Answer: Penalty kicks
The 1997 U.S. Open Cup final was decided by a 0â0 draw and penalty kicks.
Question 5
Which FC Dallas striker captured the MLS Golden Boot in 2006?
Answer: Carlos Ruiz
Carlos Ruiz won the MLS Golden Boot while playing for FC Dallas in 2006.
Question 6
Three years after Carlos Ruiz's scoring honor, which FC Dallas player claimed the MLS Golden Boot in 2009?
Answer: Jeff Cunningham
Jeff Cunningham won the MLS Golden Boot while playing for FC Dallas in 2009.
Question 7
At what venue was FC Dallas's 2010 MLS Cup final played?
Answer: BMO Field
FC Dallas's 2010 MLS Cup final was played at BMO Field in Toronto.
Question 8
What was the final scoreline of FC Dallas's 2010 MLS Cup final, including when it was settled?
Answer: 2â1 after extra time
The 2010 MLS Cup final ended 2â1 after extra time.
Question 9
Which FC Dallas defender earned MLS Defender of the Year honors in 2011?
Answer: George John
George John won MLS Defender of the Year with FC Dallas in 2011.
Question 10
Who was named MLS Newcomer of the Year while playing for FC Dallas in 2016?
Answer: Mauro DĂaz
Mauro DĂaz was named MLS Newcomer of the Year while with FC Dallas in 2016.
Question 11
FC Dallas produced two major individual award winners in 2016. Which one took home MLS Defender of the Year?
Answer: Matt Hedges
Matt Hedges won MLS Defender of the Year with FC Dallas in 2016.
Question 12
Which player got on the scoresheet for FC Dallas in its 2016 U.S. Open Cup final victory?
Answer: Michael Barrios
Michael Barrios scored in FC Dallas's 2016 U.S. Open Cup final victory.
Question 13
Behind the gloves of which goalkeeper did FC Dallas win the 2016 U.S. Open Cup final?
Answer: Jesse Gonzalez
Jesse Gonzalez was FC Dallas's goalkeeper in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup final win.
Question 14
Who became FC Dallas's first-ever homegrown signing in 2010?
Answer: Ruben Luna
FC Dallas's first homegrown signing was Ruben Luna in 2010.
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