FC Dallas plays an exciting style of soccer: quick counterattacks led by their abundance of talented play-makers, notably Mauro Diaz.
When FC Dallas was eliminated by the eventual MLS Cup Champions, the Portland Timbers, in the Western Conference Final of last year's playoffs, the mood wasn't as somber as one might imagine. While falling just short of the MLS Cup Final was certainly a disappointment, especially given their excellent regular season form (top spot in the Western Conference, missing out on the Supporters' Shield only on goal difference) there was certainly reason for optimism.