A conversation with Pareja about his odd season

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FC Dallas Head Coach Oscar Pareja

2018 has been an odd season for FC Dallas. Despite parting ways with three high profile stars, being found mid-table in pretty much any important statistical category - Oscar Pareja's side sits in 1st place of the Western Conference. Doubters are gonna doubt.

Pareja sat for a conversation to discuss specifically the why and how of the stunning trade of Kellyn Acosta, his frustration with the July transfer window, his expectations of how players should be "team first" and what fans should expect from the new faces that have recently arrived. The talk concludes with two passionate answers about the season to…