From Caldwell to the world stage, Paul’s goals led FIFA soccer to Texas

DFW hosted nine World Cup soccer matches, thanks to the work of a Caldwell native
CALDWELL NATIVE MONICA PAUL (center) was instrumental in bringing the FIFA World Cup 2026 to the Dallas area. Paul is pictured with FC Dallas president Dan Hunt (left) and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (right). Paul is the current Executive Director for the Dallas Sports Commission.
CALDWELL NATIVE MONICA PAUL (center) was instrumental in bringing the FIFA World Cup 2026 to the Dallas area. Paul is pictured with FC Dallas president Dan Hunt (left) and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (right). Paul is the current Executive Director for the Dallas Sports Commission.

Monica Paul has not lived in Caldwell for several years, but the lessons she learned from her hometown have helped form her into who she is today.

The daughter of Alvin and Helen Paul of Caldwell, Paul learned her work ethic from her parents and from those relationships she created along the way.

Currently, Paul is the Executive Director for the Dallas Sports Commission, whose job it is to implement…