During the 2013 preseason, rampant optimism reigned among FC Dallas faithful. In a few short weeks, FCD acquired Eric Hassli and Kenny Cooper. If you remember, Hassli was a swing for the rafters, coming off of an injury but showing in the past a penchant for creative scoring. Cooper was different, traded from New York after knocking in an amazing 18 goals that season with Thierry Henry's help. If Hassli had been the only incoming striker, fans might have tempered their excitement, but bringing Kenny back, who knocked in 40 goals from 2006-2009 in MLS with FC Dallas, seemed a rare, gutsy move from the franchise.