Dallas Trinity FC

Leading up to the inaugural USL Super League season kicking off this weekend, we’re dropping five facts about each club. Up next is Dallas Trinity FC.

1. Veteran defender Amber Brooks was the club’s first signing

Amber Brooks was announced as Dallas Trinity’s first-ever club signing back in May. Brooks has years of experience in the NWSL, as well as overseas in Germany and Australia. The defender has made multiple appearances for U.S. youth teams, with one cap for the senior national squad. More about Amber Brooks’ journey to the Super League and her role with Dallas can be read here. 

2. The Cotton Bowl is Dallas Trinity’s home site this season

DTFC will host all of its home matches at the iconic Cotton Bowl Stadium in Dallas, TX. The stadium, located in Fair Park, opened in 1930 and has been the site of many historic sporting events, including World Cup matches and the College Football Cotton Bowl Classic. Dallas’ home opener is against DC Power FC on Saturday, September 7. Visit the Cotton Bowl and purchase tickets here. 

3. Dallas Trinity will host FC Barcelona in a friendly this month

Dallas Trinity will host one of the most successful women’s soccer teams in the world, FC Barcelona, in a friendly on Friday, August 30. Barcelona Femení is the current champion of LaLiga F and the UEFA Women’s Champions League, and the club also holds nine league titles, 10 Copas de la Reina, four Supercopas, as well as 10 Copas Catalunyas. Tickets to the match are on sale now.

4. Pauline MacDonald will lead the club in its inaugural season

Dallas Trinity head coach Pauline MacDonald is one of just three women in Scotland to hold a UEFA Pro Coaching License. MacDonald was the head coach and scout for multiple Scottish clubs, as well as the U.S. Soccer U15 Olympic Development Program head coach. 

5. The club’s crest honors the city’s history

As stated by the club: “Reflecting a determination to build a professional women’s soccer team as dynamic as the city it calls home, Dallas Trinity FC, led by Chief Executive Officer Jim Neil, will play under the main colors of sunrise maroon, prairie gold, and live oak green. The colors draw inspiration from the city skyline and the Trinity River, which reflects the vibrant nature of Dallas, as well as local pride and excellence.”

Follow along with Dallas Trinity this season on Twitter/X and Instagram, and find the team’s full Fall schedule here.

Amber Brooks knows a thing or two about joining a brand-new league. The 32-year-old, who was the 24th overall pick in the 2013 National Women’s Soccer League’s inaugural draft class, now sets her sights on the USL Super League joining Dallas Trinity FC.

“There are a lot of talented players and not enough professional options for them in the United States,” Brooks said. “The Super League is providing 150 more professional playing opportunities for women in the US for American players and internationals who want to play here for a league that aligns with the international calendar.”

Through her time in youth soccer and her pro career, Brooks has created and maintained a strong network of support in the soccer community including Amanda Vandervort, USL Super League President. Through Vandervort’s mentorship, Brooks found herself drawn to the Super League which plays according to the international calendar and has all-time free agency. 

“From the first conversation we had about the league back in 2022, I remember thinking from that instant it sounded great,” Brooks said. “I have full trust in the leadership of the Super League which is important to me as a player. This league is player-centric.” 

Although the free agent was unable to play another season in the NWSL, she sees this opportunity with Dallas Trinity as the perfect way to play out the rest of her professional career and hone mentorship skills of her own. In fact, Brooks one day hopes to transition from the field to the front office. She recently completed a Master in Football Business and Management program through the Sports Business Institute in Barcelona.

“Anyone who knows me knows that my aspiration is to be a general manager or sporting director in the women’s game when I’m done playing,” Brooks said. “My strengths off the field are suited for the role. I’m taking a data analytics course in the fall and I just love learning.”

Through the ups and downs of her own 12-year long career, Brooks feels ready for this moment – to not only give it her all on the field, but to make sure that her teammates, especially the newer pros, get the support they need to give it their all, too. 

“I am someone who is a natural leader, whether I’m a captain or not, I don’t need the title – that’s something my experience brings,” Brooks said. “I can be a vocal leader, but I also like to lead by example.

During her years playing for the Houston Dash, Brooks saw first-hand the passion the Dallas area has for women’s soccer. In 2017 following Hurricane Havery, the Dash played and trained at the FC Dallas facilities to great reception from the local fans. 

“I never understood why Dallas didn’t have a team,” Brooks said. “I’ve known for years Dallas has a big soccer culture. It’s a hotbed for women’s soccer talent so the fact that they haven’t had a women’s team for now never made sense to me.”

Now, Brooks is ready to take full advantage of the Dallas soccer culture as she looks to bring success to the city’s first-ever women’s professional soccer team. 

From her first conversations with Dallas Trinity ownership and general manager Chris Petrucelli, Brooks knew Dallas would be the perfect spot where she could not only continue to play, but help mentor a younger generation of talent and also observe a first-class front office at work. 

“Brooks is known for her leadership qualities,” said Petrucelli. “As an experienced and skilled professional soccer player who has played in a number of leagues and for the U.S. Women’s National Team, her talent and knowledge of this sport will benefit Dallas Trinity FC on and off the field. We believe she will inspire and motivate her teammates at every turn.” 

Although she’s closer to the end of her career than the beginning, Brooks has not lost the fire or drive that has helped her find success on the pitch. She loves to compete, even in practice, and still doesn’t think she’s reached her full potential on the pitch.

“I love competing, learning, and getting better,” Brooks said. “I love going to bed at night knowing I got better today. Whether it’s on or off the field, I genuinely love working to get better.”

In fact, her dedication to constant improvement is exactly what makes her a perfect fit for Dallas’ new professional women’s team. 

“Her work ethic, dedication, and commitment to the sport make her a role model for younger players and young athletes in our community who may be watching – and inspired by – professional women’s soccer for the first time,” said Petrucelli.

As Brooks, her fiancé, and her dog Henley get ready for their new lives in Dallas, she’s ready to give it her all for a city that she knows is itching for a professional women’s team – and she’s ready to make her new city proud. 

“Our roster is going to be so exciting with a good mix of youth and experience both domestic and international,” she said. “I’m at the tail end of my career, but I still have a lot to give.”

New women’s professional team to play its home matches at the historic Cotton Bowl in the heart of Dallas

Today, the USL Super League celebrates the launch of Dallas’ new top-tier women’s professional soccer club: Dallas Trinity FC. 

During a celebration event in Dallas today, the club unveiled its name, crest, and colors, and announced it would play its home matches at the iconic Cotton Bowl Stadium.  

This announcement marks a monumental step toward the club taking the field in August when the new women’s professional league kicks off. 
 
Reflecting a determination to build a professional women’s soccer team as dynamic as the city it calls home, Dallas Trinity FC, led by Chief Executive Officer Jim Neil, will play under the main colors of sunrise maroon, prairie gold, and live oak green. The colors draw inspiration from the city skyline and the Trinity River, which reflects the vibrant nature of Dallas, as well as local pride and excellence. 
 
“Soccer is the pathway to community for many families. Dallas is the perfect backdrop for our expansion, growth, and community to grow wings,” said Jim Neil.  
 
Dallas proves to be an ideal city to launch a professional women’s soccer team considering its rich history and promising future surrounding girls soccer. In 1973, the Dallas Sting became the first all-girls soccer club in the United States, and the Dallas Cup, founded in 1980, is still the most prestigious youth soccer tournament in the country. Currently, the Dallas region is home to more girls soccer players than anywhere else in the country, according to the U.S. Youth Soccer Association. 
 
“North Texas has been waiting for this, and now is the right time for professional women’s soccer in Dallas – the best sports business city in the country,” said Charlie Neil, Dallas Trinity FC President. 

Fans can now purchase season tickets deposits at dallastrinityfc.com