Going into 2017, FC Dallas’ one big strength seemed to be its defense. It had a strong sense of continuity with Matt Hedges, the 2016 MLS Defender of the Year, rising star Walker Zimmerman, and seasoned veteran Maynor Figueroa. Newcomers included loanee Hernan Grana who had a stellar stint with the Columbus Crew a few years back. Ryan Hollingshead and Atiba Harris both seemed competent outside back options. A few youngsters, including Aaron Guillen who flashed some solid minutes as a left back, also rounded out what seemed like a solid core.
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