Vote for Eric Avila! / Today's Notes

Photo: Rick Yeatts / FC Dallas

Imagine the feeling a player might get after scoring his first-ever professional goal. Add in the fact that the bending right-footed blast from outside the box tied the game up against the Columbus Crew, paving the way for an FC Dallas come-from-behind victory Saturday night. Then, add in the fact that the impressive strike has been nominated for MLS Goal of the Week. That should give you an idea of what second-year midfielder Eric Avila must be feeling right about now. Click here to watch the goal again and vote for Avila! Continue reading for a recap of Monday's practice session....

Those that played the majority of Saturday night's game participated in a recovery session this morning before wrapping up with a friendly game of soccer tennis. On the other hand, the rest of the team went through a full 90-minute practice, which included lots of quick passing, control, and finishing exercises, ending right at 11 a.m. One player missing from this morning's session was rookie Peri Marosevic. Peri has joined the U.S. U-20 team in Cairo, Egypt as the Americans continue to prep for September's FIFA U-20 World Cup, also in Egypt. The young forward will return to Dallas on June 30.