FRISCO -- FC Dallas fans already have rooted on a player with Ferreira on the back of his shirt. They've cheered the goals, the "how did that get through" passes and watched as David Ferreira led their team to the MLS Cup final and earned the MLS MVP award in 2010.
Jesus Ferreria wants to be cheered for more than just his name. So far he's accomplished just that.
When his dad returned to Colombia in 2013 to continue his professional career, Jesus stayed behind. Already he was establishing himself in the FCD academy, on his way to signing a homegrown contract in late 2016 after a stunning youth career that saw him win trophies at nearly every level.