FC Dallas Buys Out Paxton Pomykal's Contract

Ending the Homegrown player's stint with his hometown club

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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FC Dallas has bought out the contract of Paxton Pomykal, a Homegrown player who came up through the club's academy system. Pomykal, a Lewisville native, made 131 appearances for FC Dallas over his career and earned several call-ups to the U.S. Men's National Team, but struggled with injuries in recent years.

Why it matters

Pomykal was a key part of FC Dallas' youth development system and a local product who represented the club at the highest level. His departure marks the end of an era for the club and raises questions about the long-term viability of their Homegrown player pipeline.

The details

FC Dallas has bought out Paxton Pomykal's contract, making him a free agent. Pomykal, who grew up in the Dallas area, came up through the FC Dallas academy and made his MLS debut in 2017. He went on to make 131 appearances for the club, ranking third all-time among Homegrowns. However, Pomykal has struggled with injuries in recent years, including a 434-day recovery from a knee injury suffered in 2024. He made just five appearances in 2025 before playing his final match for Dallas in October of that year.

  • Pomykal made his MLS debut for FC Dallas in 2017.
  • He underwent a 434-day recovery from a knee injury suffered in March 2024.
  • Pomykal made his final appearance for FC Dallas on October 18, 2025.

The players

Paxton Pomykal

A Lewisville native who came up through the FC Dallas academy system and made 131 appearances for the club over his career, ranking third all-time among Homegrowns.

Dan Hunt

The president of FC Dallas, who praised Pomykal's maturity, competitiveness, and pride in representing the club.

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What they’re saying

“From the moment he stepped into our Academy, Paxton carried himself with a maturity beyond his years, a fierce competitiveness and real pride in representing this badge. Paxton will always be part of FC Dallas history, and we're grateful for the impact he made on and off the field. We wish him nothing but success in the next chapter of his career.”

— Dan Hunt, President, FC Dallas (wfaa.com)

“It's been a long ride, and it's sad to see it come to an end, but I'm genuinely grateful for every moment I've spent here. These past few years haven't gone the way I hoped or the way anyone hoped, but the club stood by me through every step of my rehab and everything that came with it. I'm going to miss it, but I'm also thankful for the journey. This is my home. Dallas will always be my family. I have so much love for the fans, the club and my teammates, and I know they're going to do great things. I'm really proud of the group we have, and that locker room is something I'll miss deeply.”

— Paxton Pomykal (wfaa.com)

The takeaway

Pomykal's departure marks the end of an era for FC Dallas and their Homegrown player pipeline, raising questions about the long-term viability of that model. However, the club's support for Pomykal through his injury struggles and his deep connection to the Dallas community highlight the positive impact that can come from investing in local talent.