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FC Dallas Announces 2023 Homegrown Partner Program Class

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April 19, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS)FC Dallas News Release

Frisco, TX – FC Dallas announced the five Dallas/Fort Worth-based businesses selected for the club’s 2023 Homegrown Partner Program class today. The club announced the Homegrown Partner Program, supported by Gallagher, in June 2020 to focus on connecting people, creating opportunities and uniting communities across our North Texas region. The 2023 class brings the total of FC Dallas Homegrown Partners to 15.


“We are proud to announce the 2023 Homegrown Partner Program class. FC Dallas is deeply committed to cultivating local talent both on and off the field and we see the Homegrown Partner Program as a key pillar of our long-term success for driving positive economic and social impact in North Texas,” said FC Dallas President Dan Hunt. “We believe this is not only a win for these local businesses, but also for the local communities that support them, including FC Dallas.

Each member of the 2023 Homegrown Partner Program class will receive an individually customized FC Dallas corporate partnership package. FC Dallas is committing more than $500,000 to its Homegrown Partners in 2023 bringing the three-year total commitment over $1.5 million.

The five local businesses selected for the 2023 Homegrown Partner Program are:

Avery’s Savory Popcorn – a Dallas business focused on making the most scrumptious, freshest popcorn with the highest-quality ingredients.

Flatrock Smokehouse BBQ – a BBQ restaurant and catering business located in The Colony providing great food, atmosphere and experiences for their guests and employees.

Hustle Clean – a line of restorative self-care products to help athletes and fitness enthusiasts with hygiene, wellness and recovery.

Oasis Accents – a Frisco gallery that curates a broad selection of art and home accessories that appeal to contemporary, transitional and modern design styles.

Sol Dias Ice Cream – the creators of mouthwatering of paletas, mangonadas and award-winning, slow-churned ice cream that offer a delicious taste of Mexico in every bite.

2023 Homegrown Partner Quotes

“We are excited and humbled to be in a partnership with a world class organization like FC Dallas. This is not only an opportunity to put Avery’s Savory Popcorn LLC on the national stage, but it is an opportunity to inspire other small businesses and our community to dream big.”

Avery’s Savory Popcorn owners Allen and Sherry Avery

“As a Frisco-homegrown and veteran-owned small business, Flatrock…

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