The MLS summer transfer window opened on Tuesday and FC Dallas was ready with a new left-back signing, Marquinhos Pedroso.
Left back has been a concern for FC Dallas head coach Oscar Pareja since losing Anton Nedyalkov. Pareja has tried converted winger Ryan Hollingshead, veteran defender Maynor Figueroa, and rookie Kris Reaves out left with various levels of success.
Pedroso has been in FCD camp for over a week now and has made a positive impression on the gaffer. "Marcos is a player who is a natural lefty, who will provide us some profile there naturally, and can come on the flank, back and forth.