Currently, at Premier League Crisis Pillow Group Therapy…

here's a closer look - on top of all of that dirt will be a Permavoid layer, the permeable black drainage modules seen below. This, irrigation (yes, full sprinklers!), ventilation and drainage systems. Pumps & plumbing installed in '24 & left for World Cup. 9/11

Once all of that base is in place the rest happens, as seen in this timelapse from the 2024 Copa America grass install. via AT&T Stadium. 8/11

Now, there is a set of stairs (5 steps). If we assume a standard step hieght of 7", that's just less than 3 feet up! Can't imagine the metric tons of pea gravel brought to fill up ~98k sq ft 😵‍💫 7/11

the most remarkable pics of the four are the two of the player tunnel entrance.... for reference, this is what entering the field typically looks like. Note, it is flat and basically level from inside to out. 6/11

to accomplish this they filled in the cavities with styrofoam blocks to create a surface level with the curb. Then walled off the suite, and in the corner most suites, knocked out the wall to allow for surface to be squared off & maximize space. 5/11

the big thing to notice is the 'removal' of the ground level suites - which typically look like this. It's also important to note there is a 18" concrete curb that the bannister is affized to. The bannister was removed, but the curb had to remain. 4/11

Looking back to the pic from what the Dallas LOC showed FIFA several years ago when they toured the stadium. This was a mock up to visualize the idea of raising the surface to gain the needed width. But how that would occur was a mystery - till now. 3/11

So, the issue is the basic field width at the corners is NOT wide enought to accommodate both a proper FIFA field width & need space for WC game functions & personel. To date, all soccer games here have been on fields <70yd wide. Solve? "Raise the Surface" 2/11

Hey DFW⚽️Curious! Come see 3DtP & its first-ever live, in-person episode at Peticolas this Monday night (2/9 6p). It's a special evening for many reasons, including as a send-off for Buzz. 3rdDegree will continue as is, but here's your shot to wish him well, thank him for his continued work, & hugs.

live KickAround Radio tomorrow 2p - will Peter be insufferable after United's win over Arsenal? will Andy pimp his feature story in @socceramerica.bsky.social? Or will they discuss the big USL-Premier Pro/Rel announcement? 😲 probably all three.
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w/ Sunday's Sunderland-Newcastle (aka: the Tyne–Wear derby) - always seems a good time to again share this great short film capturing the tense scenes of the opposing fans walking up outside the stadium youtu.be/cjH4UN1CyfA?...

Happy World Cup Draw Day! - On tomorrow's live radio show, w/ @larssivertsen.bsky.social, we will dig into the groups, the schedule and what faces the #USMNT.
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Attending every MLS Cup: The joys and rigors of honoring a pledge made in 1996 - Soccer America We had grown up in the gray days of American soccer. We followed the NASL until it folded, watched the Major Indoor Soccer League on USA Network, and kept up with college soccer

Our very own Andy Swift is about to attend his 30th consecutive MLSCup (yes, all of them). He's part of a very small and exclusive group, celebrating this milestone which will happen on 12/6. 🫡 very cool achievement for all involved! www.socceramerica.com/attending-ev...

Hey P1's - with the ongoing collision of Ticket programming obligations, the show has been 'on the bench' - so, because you want/need your soccer-talking, @peet2 & @larssivertsen.bsky.social rtsen combined forces to review the week's UCL fun & preview a bit of the PL weekend.

🚨Dallas World Cup Tickets Update🎟️
face value pricing
Group: $445, $335, $155, $75
R32: $480, $360, $175, $135
R16: $640, $485, $240, $185
Semi: $1920, $720, $660, $420

WORLD CUP KICKAROUND ‘26 journey begins 🥲

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Hey P1's - due to an unforseen event, today’s show won't take place and we were already scheduled to miss the following Saturday (8/30). Apologies for the absences but we'll be back after Labor Day. 🫤

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Hey P1's - due to an unforseen event, tomorrow's show (9/23) won't take place and we were already scheduled to miss the following Saturday (9/30). Apologies for the absences but we'll be back after Labor Day. 🫤

With a new season, comes an updated "Supreme Wheel of Allegiance!" - the whole "Find a Club" theory, and the shortcut can be found here: thekickaround.com/find-a-club/

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SEASON 12 of The KickAround starts tomorrow!
Our annual Premier League predictions w/
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for anyone curious if #FIFAWorldCup is going to be a success - this morning, from just these 4 pages alone, FIFA made about $1,000,000 W/OUT SELLING A SINGLE TICKET!! 😳 Just the "right to buy" (rtb) a ticket. ex: just the RTB in Dallas - $300, MEX in Mexico City? RTB $3K.

Our hearts are broken over the news of Gordon Jago's passing. We obviously have enjoyed his times on the show, but mostly want to remember and honor his place on the Mt Rushmore of DFW area soccer.

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YES! KICKAROUND TODAY!! 🤗
@larssivertsen provides his CWC opinions & observations, and we'll obviously discuss difficult headlines of this week. Bonus: @3rdDegreeNet appears w/ his USMNT thoughts & some FCD group therapy & does "DTID" apply to a club or a city?
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Big show incoming! USMNT high-drama!Gold Cup and Club World Cup previews! and in studio - back from London, Dallas native & Brentford keeper Julian Eyestone! Saturday 2p @dfwticket.bsky.social

no KickAround radio today, but now up is a "Special Emergency Episode" pod with @larssivertsen.bsky.social to get his reactions, opinions and emotions of the firing of Postecoglou after he led Spurs to a UEL trophy. Wherever you get pods or here: omny.fm/shows/the-ki...

KickAround is taking off this weekend to '"rest legs" for the upcoming Gold Cup, CWC and Women's Euros summer onslaught - but with the Spurs/Ange news we will be posting a short chat w/ @larssivertsen.bsky.social to get his reactions, tomorrow on the pod. link in bio.

A peek at the upcoming #fcdallas Burn throwback 3rd jersey has been mocked up by the guys. It’s kinda great! (alerting: @mattdoyle.bsky.social @tombogert.bsky.social @mastertes.bsky.social @backheeled.com) #mls