DALLAS, Texas — FC Dallas signed 15-year-old forward Benjamin Flowers to a Homegrown contract, making him the youngest player to sign a professional contract in the club’s history.
The club announced Thursday that the deal runs through the 2030-31 season and includes a club option for the 2031-32 campaign. Flowers becomes the 49th Homegrown player to sign with FC Dallas.
Flowers joined the FC Dallas Academy in 2021 at age 10 after coaches identified him while playing youth soccer in the Dallas area. The Longview native, who grew up in Forney, trained with FC Dallas’ first team earlier this year and has played three matches for North Texas SC, the club’s MLS NEXT Pro affiliate.
Flowers also has represented the United States at the U-15 level, scoring two goals in three appearances this year. He is eligible to compete internationally for both the United States and Mexico.
Club President Dan Hunt said the signing reflects FC Dallas’ commitment to developing academy players and creating a pathway to the professional level.
Chief Soccer Officer André Zanotta said Flowers earned the opportunity through his work ethic and has a bright future with the club.
Flowers called the contract the fulfillment of a lifelong dream but said he views it as only the beginning of his professional career.