We know who they are, but let’s talk about what to expect out of Dallas’ midfield and attacking players in for the 2017 season.
Defensive Midfielders
Kellyn Acosta and Carlos Gruezo return for another season. This defensive duo played well last year as Acosta would take box to box duties and Gruezo would sit back and contribute hard nosed defensive play. They complement each other very well, but in the absence of playmaker Mauro Diaz, the defensive midfield will have to make some changes.
Last year, upon winning the ball, Acosta would look to play a simple pass to Diaz and then provide him with an open back pass if Diaz couldn’t find another option.