What is a FCD? What does Denilson bring?

Yes, I know what FCD means, but doesn't sound like a business acronym?

Lester - "Hey Bob, did you see the latest from headquarters?"
Bob - "Yes Lester, I did. The FCD is now set for a 2Q08 deployment."
Lester - "Can you believe they moved it again? Those bastards!"
Bob - "I proposed the move."
Lester - "Oh."

Or, a feminine hygiene product?

"Don't let Romeo be a no-show because of odor problems. Have him get a whiff of dessert after dessert with a Joan Collins' signature product FCD - Feminine Chocolate Deodorant. There are two things man can't resist - chocolate and your good thing, ladies. FCD, the sweet smell of 'oh man, that is refreshing.'"

Now for a futbolito perspective...

• FCD look better against TFC, but then again everyone has looked better against Toronto.
• US vs. Brazil - nice match by both sides, poor officiating led to goals for Brazil and not for US. Better effort for US from the last four matches. Bobby Convey is a loser and does not need to play for the US again.
• Euro 2008 qualifiers - no real surprises, but Wednesday is coming. Shockers abound. Watch out for Ireland. Backs against the wall and need a win at Prague to be tied with the Czech Republic in points. England-Russia should be violent and I feel a draw coming on.
• La Liga Mexicana - Santos is on a worst to first run and now claim the Superlider position. They trounced America 4-0 last week. Jaguares de Chiapas keep losing and that's okay.
• La Seleccion de Mexico played one half versus Panama in Puebla. 2nd half cancelled due to a deluge. Mexico won 1-0 due to an auto-gol.
• Another auto-gol of note is the one on the US by Oguchi Onyewu. The US was winning and playing tight with Brazil until the unlucky auto-gol bounced off of him. Big galoot.

As for Denilson, the jury is still out on him. Yes, it is nice to get someone with global recognition or does he? Who is following his moves from abroad these days? As I recall, he was and is not the most prolific goal scorer. He does control the ball nicely and can be a nice play maker, especially when Dallas is healthy ( I envision crosses with Kenny Cooper heading in goals). But, I still think it will take time for Denilson and his teammates to adjust to each other's play. MLS is a glorified suburb league that has college players becoming employees and foreign players who no one really wants. Who else wanted to sign Denilson (or Son de nil - son of nada)? Wasn't his last place to play in the Middle East? I am sure there are some good teams there. But much like their US counterpart, who outside of their countries is following them? Ball control is great. Juggling is pretty, but it does not score goals. So, let the jury be out and have it rule when Dallas exits again in the 1st round and everyone will say, "Man, if we only scored more goals....."

What is a FCD, and why won't it win in 2007? The other top three teams in the West have our number... Houston (First Comes Dynamo) ... Colorado (Frustratingly, Colorado Dominates) ... Chivas USA (Finalmente Chivas Domina) ... So, the 2Q08 deployment may be our best option, or we may want to contact Joan Collins. At least, there is the US Open Cup.