FC Dallas Signs 15-Year-Old Benjamin Flowers to Historic Homegrown Contract
FC Dallas has signed 15-year-old academy forward Benjamin Flowers to a Homegrown contract, making him the youngest professional player in the club's history.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, July 25, 2026 — FC Dallas has officially signed academy forward Benjamin Flowers to a Homegrown contract, a move that marks a significant milestone for the Major League Soccer club. At 15 years old, Flowers becomes the youngest professional player in FC Dallas’s history.
The signing highlights FC Dallas’s continued commitment to developing talent from its youth academy. Flowers has been a standout player within the academy system, demonstrating promising skills and potential that have led to this professional contract.
The Homegrown contract allows FC Dallas to sign players from their local geographic area who have trained with the club for a specified period. This system is designed to give homegrown talent an opportunity to enter the professional ranks with their local MLS club.
The specifics of the contract, including its duration and financial terms, were not immediately available. The club has not yet released details regarding when Flowers might be expected to make his professional debut.
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