FC Dallas U.S. Open Cup 2016: Where are they now?
By Matt Coles
Jesse Gonzalez – FC Dallas
The substitute goalkeeper for FC Dallas in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup final was Jesse Gonzalez, who is now their first-choice shot-stopper. Gonzalez was recruited by the club and was part of their Development Academy. He went on to make his professional debut at the age of 19.
He gained back the starting spot in goal for FCD in the 2017 campaign but played a vital part in the 2016 USOC run, playing in their first three cup clashes that year. Having won the CONCACAF U-20 Championship with Mexico, the shot-stopper decided to change nations through FIFA and became part of the USMNT squad that won the 2017 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
Norberto Paparatto – Mitre (Primera B Nacional, ARG)
A journeyman between both North and South America, Norberto Paparatto was on the bench for FC Dallas the day they won their second USOC title. Paparatto started his career with Lanús and had a spell with Tiro Federal before spending the majority of his career with Tigre in the Primera División in Argentina.
He played over 125 times for the club before making the move north to the United States. After signing for the Portland Timbers, the defender helped the club to win the MLS Cup in 2015. After a short spell for Atlético Rafaela, Paparatto joined FC Dallas for the second half to the 2016 campaign, where he was part of the USOC and Supporters’ Shield-winning squad. The Argentine signed for Almagro for the 2017 campaign but only spent a season with the club before signing for Mitre in the second tier of Argentinian soccer.
Victor Ulloa – FC Cincinnati (MLS)
An FC Dallas stalwart, Mexican midfielder Victor Ulloa was one of the three subs who came on during extra-time in the 2016 U.S. Open Cup final against the Revolution. After coming up through FCD’s youth academy, the midfielder made his professional debut in 2011. During his eight years with the club, he played over 150 times and helped the side to lift the USOC and the Supporters’ Shield in 2016.
Ahead of their MLS debut, FC Cincinnati signed Ulloa from FC Dallas. He has become an integral part of their midfield during their first season in the league.
Tesho Akindele – Orlando City (MLS)
Canadian international Tesho Akindele was the first substitute to make an appearance in the 2016 final, coming on just before the whistle was blown for 90 minutes.
After becoming Colorado School of Mines’ all-time record goal-scorer during his college days, where he struck 76 times in 83 games, Akindele signed for FC Dallas after being drafted in the first round of the 2014 MLS SuperDraft. He was named MLS Rookie of the Year for his performances in his debut season in the league.
The forward went on to play for the Texan side for five years, scoring over 29 times in 163 league games for the club. He made the move to Orlando City at the start of the 2019 campaign.
Aubrey David – Deportiva Saprissa (Liga FPD, CRC)
The third and final substitute used that day was Guyanese defender Aubrey David. He spent the latter part of the 2016 campaign on loan with FC Dallas and helped them to lift the double. After spending the first six years of his professional career in the Caribbean, with FC South End, Joe Public, T&TEC and Caledonia AIA, David moved to Finland, singing for FF Jaro in 2014.
After a short spell with the Finnish side, and then one with Shakhter Karagandy in Kazakhstan, the defender made the move to Deportivo Saprissa in Costa Rica. He spent the latter part of the 2016 season on loan at FC Dallas, where he helped the side to win the double, before having spells at PS Semi and VPS. He is now back at Deportivo Saprissa.
After representing Guyana in a friendly in 2012, David made the one-time switch allowed by FIFA to play for Trinidad and Tobago, and he has appeared for them 39 times in the last seven years.
Getterson – Maritimo (Primera Liga, BRA)
Brazilian forward Getterson Tarrago Puto played only a handful of times for FC Dallas but was part of their double-winning side in the 2016 campaign.
His career started with PSTC, before being loaned out to Oeste and Cincāo. He signed for Toledo in 2013 and after a season there, Getterson made the move to J. Malucelli. However, the forward was loaned out seven times during his six-year spell with the club. He played for Boa Esporte, Volta Redonda, Sāo Paulo, FC Dallas, Coritiba, Pohang Steelers and Fortaleza.
His only success came with the MLS side, when he won the double in the 2016 campaign. Getterson signed with Maritime ahead of the 2019 season in Portgual.
Colin Bonner – Retired
The final man on the bench the day. FCD won the 2016 USOC against the New England Revolution was Colin Bonner, who is now retired from the sport. After playing college soccer with the UNC Wilmington Seahawks, Bonner was selected with the 45th overall pick in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas.
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He only played with the club for a single season but won the double of USOC and Supporters’ Shield in that time. Bonner retired at the age of 22 to pursue a career in business, following on from his degree at Wilmington.