With FC Dallas in full off-season mode, so too are the Agenda lads as they're back to begin the winter work of breaking down the Burn. They start with today's news of Dallas announcing their roster decisions for the winter. They talk through what if anything surprised them while also paying tribute to a long serving player moving on.

Then it's all about the Agenda worldwide, as FC Dallas made big impacts on World Cup qualifying around the globe. They break down how the Toros helped not one but two nations qualify for the 2026 World Cup and showed out in recent USMNT action.

A special treat for Dallas fans as Garrett Melcer chatted with the Moose himself Petar Musa via the miracle of the telephone. Musa talks getting the call to join the Croatian national team, what it was like scoring the clinching goal, and much more about playing for his home nation.

The lads close out the pod by discussing the biggest MLS story in years: The coming MLS calendar shift in 2027. They break down what it means for the league, FC Dallas, and how a newly formed division might look for the Burn when the shift happens in two years.

3:36 FC Dallas roster decisions

20:50 FC Dallas' international impact

26:10 Petar Musa interview

46:10 MLS calendar change talk

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.

The season might be over, but the fun never stops on the FC Dallas Agenda. Ryan, Garrett, and Steve do their first post 2025 season episode reviewing a strong showing by the Burn in their final playoff loss against the Whitecaps at Toyota Stadium. They talk about the lasting feeling the team gave supporters after the final whistle, who showed out when it mattered, and what to take into 2026 from it.

With the game behind them, it's time to start reviewing the season as a whole. The Agenda lads went through a few different superlatives from the season including team MVP, breakout star, and many more.

3:22 Game two review

20:00 2025 FC Dallas superlatives

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.

The 2025 FC Dallas season came to an end Saturday night, as the squad lost in penalties to the Vancouver Whitecaps in Game 2 of their MLS Cup Playoffs first round series. Sam, Ryan, and Steve talk through a brave performance on the pitch by Dallas despite the outcome, who did a lot with the time they had on the pitch, and what Saturday's match showed supporters about the club's future under Eric Quill.

This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on November 1st, 2025.

After a not at all Sunday Funday for FC Dallas, losing 3-nil to the Vancouver Whitecaps in Game 1 of their first round playoff series it's all or nothing in Game 2 at Toyota Stadium. Ryan, Steve, and Garrett break down what happened up at BC Place last weekend soup to nuts, including the specific tactic that had the Burn in turmoil.

The first of two interviews is up after that, with Dallas starting goalkeeper Michael Collodi joining the pod. He talks with Ryan about the game, his mentality during tough moments, and how the team can rebound as the series shifts to Frisco.

The lads then discuss the MLS Playoffs at large so far including of all people Steve taking a side against officiating.

Interview #2 comes as the preview of Game 2 begins, as Ryan sat down with Whitecaps play by play man Asa Rehman to discuss what the opposition might expect in the serie's second game as well as talking through the record breaking atmosphere from Game 1.

Closing it down are the Agenda lads adding their own expectations for what's almost certainly the final game at Toyota Stadium in 2025. Lineup expectations, what they want to see from whoever plays, and much more.

0:46 Game 1 Review

19:55 Michael Collodi Interview

25:38 MLS Playoffs So Far

39:57 Asa Rehman Interview

44:46 Game 2 Preview

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.

A no good very bad night in Vancouver for FC Dallas, as they fall 3-nil to the Whitecaps in Game 1 of their 2025 MLS Cup Playoff First Round series. Sam, Ryan, and Steve break down what was not an all around great performance from the Burn at BC Place, what needs to change ahead of Game 2 in Frisco next Saturday, and how this loss could affect the mentality of the team going forward.

This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on October 26th, 2025.

Still riding off the high of Saturday's playoff clinching win at Vancouver the Agenda lads re-convene for a super-sized episode ahead of Sunday's playoff opener. Ryan, Garrett, and Steve lead off with a brief regular season review, talking about what narratives and players stood out since kicking off all the way back in February.

Then it's the first of two interviews, as Garrett sat down with MLS Next Pro Best XI member Sam Sarver. They talk about Sarver's first MLS start in Vancouver, how his first professional season has gone overall, and his goals both this year and going forward.

After that the lads look back at the regular season finale against the Caps, including a pair of impressive team goals in the face of adversity. They also break down how the game could affect how Dallas might line up in game one of the upcoming playoff series.

For a more local preview of the playoffs, Tyler Green of Soccer Talk joins the show to talk all things Whitecaps. Green breaks down a surprising season for the Caps beyond their expectations while updating them on the availability report for Vancouver.

Closing down Garrett and Ryan preview game one of the Whitecaps series, including a reminder of how the MLS Cup playoffs first round functions.

2:10 Regular season narrative surprises

11:49 Sam Sarver interview

23:06 Decision Day review

44:30 Soccer Talk's Tyler Green

1:03:00 First Round Game 1 preview

Listen to Tyler Green on "Soccer Talk" here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/soccer-talk-with-tyler-green-and-simon-fudge/id1031403661

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.

FC Dallas is going to the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs! After a huge 2-1 win at BC Place against the Vancouver Whitecaps Sam, Ryan, and Steve soak in the good vibes after Dallas finishes on a strong note avoiding the play-in game. They talk about the leading performers including two North Texas SC products and a pair of first year stars, hear from goalkeeper Michael Collodi and manager Eric Quill, and preview the best of three first round coming up against...these same Vancouver Whitecaps!

This program originally aired on the FC Dallas Radio Network on October 18th, 2025.

An unfortunately newsy return for the Agenda lads. Ryan, Steve, and Garrett talk through last week's road loss against the LA Galaxy including a thoughtful discussion of a thoughtless red card, what the loss means for the team, and more.

Then after a break they come back to break down some FC Dallas players' fortunes on the international stage before diving into the Vancouver game. They break down what the lineup might look like, as well as the scenarios still on the table for Dallas to make it into the MLS Cup Playoffs.

Finally it's interview time as Garrett is joined by North Texas SC GM Matt Denny. They talk about NTSC making the playoffs after a title winning campaign in 2024, the open pipeline between NTSC and FC Dallas, and updates on NTSC's new stadium/offices in Mansfield ahead of the 2026 scheduled opening date.

2:29 LA Galaxy review

24:25 FCD internationals check in

27:43 Playoff scenarios/Vancouver preview

42:53 Matt Denny interview

The FC Dallas Agenda publishes (almost) every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.