MLS INSIDER, presented by adidas: “For Blood and Country”

On the field, Blas Perez is one of those players that opponents hate to play against. With his penchant for big goals, big challenges and big controversy, he has earned more than his fair share of enemies around the league.

Off the field, it’s a different story. The 34-year-old FC Dallas and Panama national team striker is a devoted family man, fiercely proud of his children, his club and his country.

The latest edition of MLS Insider takes a look at the softer side of Perez, offering a rare view of the hardnosed forward as a humble son who honors his father with every goal and a doting dad who supports his own child as he works his way through the FC Dallas Academy.

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WATCH the previous episodes from the 2015 MLS Insider season below:

May 7: At home in Toronto, Sebastian Giovinco rises to meet club expectations

April 30: How Scottish international Shaun Maloney sparks the Chicago Fire

April 23: Sacha Kljestan's career comes full circle with New York Red Bulls

April 16: The magic of Mix Diskerud comes to New York City

April 9: Beards, tattoos and the art of defending the Timbers Army

March 8: Two debuts -- Kaka vs. David Villa opens 2015 season

Feb. 28: For love of the team - how the champion LA Galaxy conquered MLS