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Sam Hale

Sam Hale

StrongSide Contributor

Sam Hale covers the Wings and FC Dallas for StrongSide. His relationship with Everton FC is forever "it's complicated." He's also believed to be the only D Magazine contributor to have almost been thrown out of the White House.

Stories by Sam Hale

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Basketball

Natasha Howard Is the Running Mate Arike Ogunbowale Always Needed

Dallas landed its franchise star a long time ago. But they've only now found the perfect complement to her.
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Basketball

Ladies and Gentlemen, Your Undefeated Dallas Wings

The good—and not-so-good—takeaways from Saturday's season-opening win.
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Basketball

Haley Jones Is the Answer to the Wings’ Biggest Remaining Question

The WNBA Draft is in less than a week, and no one knows who is running Dallas' offense. Good thing the perfect fit could be available with the third overall pick.
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Soccer

Paxton Pomykal Has Become FC Dallas’ Metronome

At age 23, the Lewisville native is driving the team's midfield.
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Soccer

Let’s Make a Bunch of Predictions About FC Dallas’ Upcoming Season

And, yes, one of them is signing one of the greatest defensive midfielders in history. Because why play it safe?

Stories by Sam Hale

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Basketball

What’s Next For the Wings in an Offseason of Change?

Dallas looks very different than it did a year ago. Here's what it means, and what's left to do.
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Basketball

Natasha Howard Is the First Big Swing of the Wings’ Offseason. Are More Coming?

The three-time WNBA champion makes Dallas better. But there's only so much to say until Allisha Gray's future is clarified.
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Soccer

Nico Estévez Is the Coach FC Dallas Has Been Waiting On.

He stays casual on the touchline. He delivers cookies after wins. And he wants everyone to feel welcome alongside his players. No, he's not Ted Lasso—he gets results, too.
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Soccer

FC Dallas Is the Team Nobody Should Want to See in the MLS Playoffs

They have the weapons. They have the coach. And so even though they don't have experience, they should scare everyone else in the field.
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Basketball

The Wings’ Problems Run Deeper Than Vickie Johnson

Dallas' decision not to bring back the head coach for a third season is justifiable. But the organization needs a systemic overhaul even more than a coaching change.