Former player Eric Quill is the new head coach of FC Dallas, the team announced Wednesday. Quill, 46, was the head coach of the organization's North Texas SC from 2019-21, a stretch that included winning the inaugural USL League One Championship and earning league Coach of the Year honors in 2019. In June of 2023, Quill became head coach of the USL Championship side New Mexico United. The team finished 18-5-11 in 2024, marking the best record, point total, and league standing in club history. They won the regular season Western Conference title and reached the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup Quarterfinals. "Eric is an outstanding coach whose track record of developing players and achieving success at every level speaks for itself," FC Dallas President Dan Hunt said Wednesday. "We're thrilled to welcome him back to Frisco and excited for what the future holds under his leadership." FC Dallas parted ways with head coach Nico Estevez in June, and the team finished out the season under interim coach Peter Luccin. "I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to Peter Luccin, who did a fantastic job as our interim head coach this season," Hunt said. "Peter's passion, dedication, and leadership were critical during a transitional year. We are forever grateful for his contributions to the club." --Field Level Media
Nov 9, 2024; Frisco, Texas, USA; North Texas SC players pose with their championship hats after North Texas SC defeats Philadelphia Union II in the 2024 MLS NEXT Pro Cup at Toyota Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images