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Carlos Ruiz returns to FC Dallas on MLS roster freeze day

The Guatemalan striker is back in MLS after nearly three years away from the league, signing with the Supporters' Shield leader on his 37th birthday.

"El Pescadito" is back.

FC Dallas announced the acquisition of MLS legend Carlos Ruiz on Thursday, signing the Guatemalan striker on his 37th birthday.

The move comes on MLS roster freeze day, with each team required to submit a 28-man squad that cannot be adjusted until the day after the MLS Cup final.

Ruiz has scored 104 MLS goals over stints with the LA Galaxy, FC Dallas, Toronto FC, the Philadelphia Union and D.