2 Degrees of Separation
How FC Dallas and St. Louis City SC Are Connected
CoachedOscar ParejaOscar Pareja managed FC Dallas (2014–2018) and Orlando City SC (2020–present).
Expansion DraftNiko GioacchiniNiko Gioacchini was selected by St. Louis City SC from Orlando City SC in the 2022 expansion draft.
FC Dallas connects to St. Louis City SC in 2 degrees through coaching and expansion draft. First, FC Dallas links to Orlando City SC via coaching: Oscar Pareja managed FC Dallas (2014–2018) and Orlando City SC (2020–present). Finally, Orlando City SC links to St. Louis City SC via expansion draft: Niko Gioacchini was selected by St. Louis City SC from Orlando City SC in the 2022 expansion draft.