FC Dallas has introduced a well-known face again to the group as its subsequent head coach.
Eric Quill was named to the place, after beforehand serving as North Texas SC head coach from 2019-21, FC Dallas introduced Wednesday. Quill led NTX to the inaugural USL League One Championship in 2019, whereas additionally incomes USL League One Coach of the 12 months honors.
“I’m extraordinarily excited and really honored to get the chance to steer FC Dallas into the 2025 season and past. This membership has a wealthy historical past, values participant growth and prioritizes aggressive excellence,” Quill mentioned. “I’d prefer to thank Clark Hunt, Dan Hunt, and André Zanotta for his or her perception in me. I can’t wait to get began.”
“We’re so excited to welcome Eric Quill again to the FC Dallas household,” mentioned FC Dallas Chairman and CEO Clark Hunt. “Eric is a championship-caliber coach who has expertise main groups to the highest of the desk. He has a deep data of the sport constructed over three many years as a participant and coach on the collegiate, skilled, and nationwide crew ranges, and his eager give attention to participant growth makes him a wonderful match to steer FC Dallas.”
Quill most lately served as head coach of USL Championship aspect New Mexico United from June 2023 to November 2024. Quill led New Mexico to the USL Championship Western Convention Semifinals and the U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals, defeating MLS aspect Actual Salt Lake alongside the best way.
The 46-year-old additionally served as an assistant coach with the Columbus Crew from 2021-23, in addition to an assistant coach for a number of U.S. youth nationwide groups.
FC Dallas didn’t make the 2024 MLS Cup Playoffs this yr after ending eleventh within the Western Convention.