FC Dallas: When will Paxton Pomykal’s star rise too far?

FC Dallas agreed to a four-year contract extension with 9-year-old Paxton Pomykal. But for how much longer can the Texas club hold on to their young star?

Paxton Pomykal is regarded as one of the top Major League Soccer prospects. The 19-year-old midfielder has been a regular in the starting XI for FC Dallas this season and has shown once more there is something special about the youth academy at the club.

And so, FC Dallas did what any responsible team would: they locked up his future.

When the announcement of Pomykal’s contract extension was made, there was little surprise to see the club make it four years. They clearly do not want to lose their young talent so soon and have, in turn,…