FC Dallas now has a little flexibility in their roster. Today the club announced Michael Barrios has obtained his U.S. permanent resident card, or green card, and will not count towards one of FCD’s eight international roster spots.
It also omits him from international player limitations surrounding Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup play, where teams are only allowed to dress five international players per match.
The Colombian winger has 19 goals and 19 assists in 98 regular season matches since joining Dallas in February 2015.
Opening a international roster spot gives FC Dallas the ability to recall one of their two first round draft picks, Francis Atuahene or Ema Twumasi.