FC Dallas honors Class of 2020 with Virtual Graduation ceremony

MLSsoccer staff

FC Dallas hosted its first-ever Virtual Graduation on Wednesday to honor the newly-minted class of 2020.

Midfielder Tanner Tessmann, himself a member of the 2020 graduating class, delivered remarks, joining head coach Luchi Gonzalez and team president Dan Hunt. Former MLS star and current ESPN analyst Taylor Twellman then delivered an inspirational commencement address.

Check out a full wrap of the ceremony below.

“Adversity does not build character, it reveals it.” — @TaylorTwellman

Taylor Twellman delivers an incredible speech to the graduating #ClassOf2020. 👏#FCDGrads // @Chase pic.twitter.com/6LqdQE9zEB
— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) May 28, 2020

“Do not let the coronavirus pandemic diminish what you have accomplished.” — @DanHuntFCD

To the #ClassOf2020, we are so proud of you.#ShowMeYourWalk // #FCDGrads pic.twitter.com/b6KxHXKBhK
— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) May 28, 2020

“I have so much respect for you.” — @LGonzalezFCD

The #ClassOf2020 will be known for its resilience and sacrifice during these times.#FCDGrads // @Chase pic.twitter.com/r10hnHMbuc
— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) May 28, 2020

.@frantanjam5 shares his story of overcoming adversity.

Safe to say, we’re super proud of Tanner! One Of Our Own. ❤️💙#FCDGrads // @Chase pic.twitter.com/mLcP1YxuFd
— FC Dallas (@FCDallas) May 28, 2020

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