FC Dallas have strengthened their backline with the capture of longtime Club America defender Duilio Davino.

The Mexico veteran fills a void left by the Expansion Draft departure of Clarence Goodson to San Jose.

"I think he gives our back line a great deal of flexibility," FC Dallas boss Steve Morrow told reporters. "He's been brought in to help bring along some of the younger players and to show them how to become better leaders."

"I think this team certainly needs a leader in the back and he will certainly provide that."

Morrow claims he's done his homework in this signing, and believes the club had made a great catch.

"I have watched him play a lot and know he's going to be a great fit not only for our team, but for the league as well," he added. "He's a very smart and intelligent player who has the benefit of playing at a top level for many years. He knows the game very well and knows where to be at the right time."

"He's got a lot of aggression in his game, reads the game well, times his tackles well and is a great one-on-one defender."