Two-time MLS Cup-winning goalkeeper, the 35-year-old Kevin Hartman, joined FC Dallas from Kansas City on Monday and, least initially, is thought to be fellow 35-year-old and current starter Dario Sala's backup. As expected when one's been around as long as Hartman -- this will be his 14th MLS season -- Hartman will be welcomed by some familiar faces in Dallas.

"In the past, I played with Ugo Ihemelu and Daniel Hernandez when I was with the Galaxy," Hartman said. "I played with Heath (Pearce), Dax (McCarty) and Jeff (Cunningham) with the (U.S.) national team. I know Dario (Sala) from players' union stuff and off-field type things. They're all great individuals and solid guys. They're all wonderful players. I look forward to catching up with them all.

"Ugo already shot me a message on Facebook welcoming me to the team. I look forward to getting in there to the locker room tomorrow, saying hello to everybody and meeting some new guys. I had the opportunity to train today with the goalkeeper coach in Dallas, Drew (Keeshan) and met some of the coaches. I actually trained with a young goalkeeper by the name of Sean (Kelley). It's cool. You get to meet new people and try to branch out a little bit. I like the whole change thing."