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Season Recap: Houston Dynamo

WVHooligan 18 November @ 02:11 PM EST

Houston had another strong season behind Brian Ching. (Getty Images)

Dominic Kinnear teams always compete, always and the 2009 edition of the Houston Dynamo looked very similar to the ones we've seen win league titles over the last few years. Even though the Dynamo lost their big star in the midfield in a trade to Toronto before the season started everyone knew this team would still compete.

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Expansion Draft List: Houston Dynamo

WVHooligan 17 November @ 09:03 AM EST

Houston has plenty of guys worth protecting here. (Getty Images)

Today we move another day closer to the 2009 expansion draft. Now we turn our focus to the Houston Dynamo.

The Dynamo are a tough team to figure out due to the number of quality players that are both young and old.

Protected Available Exempt Corey Ashe Wade Barrett Danny Cruz Bobby Boswell Mike Chabala Geoff Cameron Ryan Cochrane Brian Ching Tyler Deric Ricardo Clark Tally Hall Brad Davis John Michael Hayden Andrew Hainault Richard Mulrooney Stuart Holden Dominic Oduro Luis Angel Landin Pat Onstad Brian Mullan Abe Thompson Eddie Robinson Erik Ustruck Craig Waibel Cam Weaver

Either way they stand to lose a good player this year.

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SBI's 2009 MLS Best XI

Soccer By Ives 16 November @ 02:13 PM EST

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Major League Soccer will be announcing its 2009 MLS Best XI later this afternoon and while some of the picks are easy to make, some others will be very difficult.

Picking this year's forwards was especially tough, with a half dozen worth candidates for the Best XI nod.

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SBI's 2009 MLS Best XI

Soccer By Ives 16 November @ 02:13 PM EST

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Major League Soccer will be announcing its 2009 MLS Best XI later this afternoon and while some of the picks are easy to make, some others will be very difficult.

Picking this year's forwards was especially tough, with a half dozen worth candidates for the Best XI nod.

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I’ve got three words: Galaxy vs. Dynamo post-game analysis

The Offside - LA Galaxy 15 November @ 05:23 PM EST

And those words are: Western Conference Champions!

In another step in the worst-to-first journey that MLS Coach of the Year Bruce Arena has taken the team on, the Los Angeles Galaxy turned away a stiff challenge from the Houston Dynamo in 30 minutes of extra time with a 2-0 scoreline.

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Galaxy Are Up By Two

100 Percent Soccer 14 November @ 02:17 AM EST

Landon Donovan just scored from the penalty spot in the 110th minute after Bobby Boswell brought down Alan Gordon in the penalty area.

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Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo Conference Final Preview

The Offside - LA Galaxy 12 November @ 10:28 PM EST

This match promises to be a dogfight. The season series between the Los Angeles Galaxy and the Houston Dynamo featured exactly one goal and a lot of physical defending. If that sounds a lot like what Chivas and the Galaxy went through for the bulk of their five games this season, its not coincidence.

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SBI Playoff Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders

Soccer By Ives 29 October @ 03:39 PM EST

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With apologies to the LA SuperClasico series, there is perhaps no MLS playoff series this year more intriguing and more tough to call than the Houston Dynamo-Seattle Sounders series.

The two-time MLS Cup champion Dynamo take on the expansion Sounders in a young rivalry that showed plenty of promise during the season.

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SBI Playoff Preview: Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders

Soccer By Ives 29 October @ 03:39 PM EST

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With apologies to the LA SuperClasico series, there is perhaps no MLS playoff series this year more intriguing and more tough to call than the Houston Dynamo-Seattle Sounders series.

The two-time MLS Cup champion Dynamo take on the expansion Sounders in a young rivalry that showed plenty of promise during the season.

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Dynamo shrug off fourth red card in as many games, draw Wizards

American Soccer News 05 October @ 07:10 AM EST
After Cam Weaver was sent off only 17 minutes into the match, Luis Angel Landin got his first goal for the Houston Dynamo less than 10 minutes later before the Kansas City Wizards equalized in the second half Sunday at Robertson Stadium. "I think if we keep 11 men of the field, we win it pretty handily," said Dynamo defender Bobby Boswell. Click to continue reading...

Twitterverse Players League: The Group Stages

Ginge Talks The Footy 03 October @ 12:02 PM EST
Here are the Twitterverse Players League groups, A through G, after Friday night's draw. If you want to listen to the recorded audio of the draw, the podcast is available for download by clicking here.
GROUP A Charlie Davies Taylor Twellman Carl Robinson Brian Jordan
GROUP B
Danny Dichio Dwayne DeRosario Danny Cruz Hunter Freeman
GROUP C
JozyAltidore17 Alecko Eskandarian Michael Chabala Brad Knighton
GROUP D
Sacha Kljestan Robbie Rogers Kei Kamara Bobby Rhine
GROUP E
Brian Ching Bobby Boswell Lee Nguyen Vincenzo Bernardo
GROUP F
Stuart Holden Rohan Ricketts Brian Namoff Chris Tierney
GROUP G
Freddy Adu Giuseppe Rossi Edson Buddle Joe Cannon
GROUP H
Maurice Edu Brad Guzan Jim Brennan Taylor Graham
Voting begins Monday, October 5th, with groups A through D. Click to continue reading...

CONCACAF Champions League Recap and Video Highlights: Wednesday, September 16, 2009

The 90th Minute Soccer Blog 17 September @ 01:46 AM EST

The CONCACAF Champions League continued on Wednesday with three more group stage matches. The Columbus Crew visited faced Saprissa, Pachuca hosted the Houston Dynamo, and Pumas traveled to W Connection. It's about halfway through the group stage with the Columbus Crew the only MLS team in position to advance to the quarterfinals.

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MLS Matchday 24: A Look Ahead

Soccer By Ives 28 August @ 02:14 PM EST

September is almost here and the MLS playoff race is beginning to tighten as teams begin to realize just how much tougher it is to make the post-season than it was a few years ago.

The Home Depot Clasico serves as the weekend's headliner, with the Los Angeles looking to put a stranglehold on the playoff spot it currently holds, while also putting a dent into its arch-rival's own post-season chances.

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MLS Matchday 24: A Look Ahead

Soccer By Ives 28 August @ 02:14 PM EST

September is almost here and the MLS playoff race is beginning to tighten as teams begin to realize just how much tougher it is to make the post-season than it was a few years ago.

The Home Depot Clasico serves as the weekend's headliner, with the Los Angeles looking to put a stranglehold on the playoff spot it currently holds, while also putting a dent into its arch-rival's own post-season chances.

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MLS gets battered in Champions League

Against The Run Of Play 26 August @ 11:10 PM EST
First, the good news: Houston Dynamo picked up a crucial away point by drawing 1-1 with Panamanian champion Deportivo Arbe Unido. That puts Houston second in their group with two games played. So far, so good for the Dynamo.
Now things get ugly.
DC United fell at home 3-1 to Mexican side Toluca Wednesday night. Click to continue reading...

Football Americana Week 21: Sounders start to slide

Some People are On The Pitch 12 August @ 04:04 AM EST
Just the six matches in Major League Soccer this last weekend, with other teams taking advantage of the opportunity to get schooled by Real Madrid in pre-season friendlies. But we don't care about those games here at Football Americana, so let's get down to business.
At Pizza Hut Park, it was that man Jeff Cunningham making the difference once again. Click to continue reading...

MLS Matchday 21: A Look Ahead

Soccer By Ives 08 August @ 04:00 PM EST

A pair of Western Conference clashes highlight Major League Soccer's schedule in week 21 as the Seattle Sounders look to halt their road woes, while the Colorado Rapids look to keep Chivas USA's struggles going.

The best match of the weekend takes place on Sunday, with the Chicago Fire facing the Houston Dynamo.

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MLS Matchday 21: A Look Ahead

Soccer By Ives 08 August @ 04:00 PM EST

A pair of Western Conference clashes highlight Major League Soccer's schedule in week 21 as the Seattle Sounders look to halt their road woes, while the Colorado Rapids look to keep Chivas USA's struggles going.

The best match of the weekend takes place on Sunday, with the Chicago Fire facing the Houston Dynamo.

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Jeff Cunningham scores game winner for FC Dallas

Against The Run Of Play 07 August @ 09:04 AM EST
Former USF star Jeff Cunningham [right] scored the only goal of the game in the twentieth minute to lead FC Dallas to a rare victory over cross-state rival Houston Dynamo. It was the striker's ninth goal of the MLS season.
Cunningham, who had four shots in the match, was also chopped down in the Houston penalty area by Tampa native Bobby Boswell in the twelfth minute. Click to continue reading...

Thursday Night Preview: Texan Battle

WVHooligan 06 August @ 01:37 PM EST

Cam Weaver and Dave van den Burgh battle again tonight. (Getty Images)

There's nothing like kicking off a week with a good in-state derby. Tonight we get just that for week 21's kickoff as the Houston Dynamo travel to Frisco, TX to face FC Dallas. Both clubs are coming off big wins from last weekend and look to take ownership of El Capitán, the prize given to the winning club in the season series.

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Football Americana Week 18: Beckhamania...ish

Some People are On The Pitch 22 July @ 03:34 AM EST
It seems like an age ago, but we can only begin this weekend's roundup at Giants Stadium last Thursday, where David Beckham made his second Major League Soccer bow for LA Galaxy. In a relatively uneventful game for Beckham (he saved that for the friendly against AC Milan, during which he became involved in an angry confrontation with LA's Riot Squad supporters), the Galaxy swept aside New York Red Bulls, piling the pressure on Juan Carlos Osorio with a 3-1 win. Click to continue reading...

REPORT: US Open Cup Semifinals Preview: Seattle Sounders FC vs Houston Dynamo

MLS Rumors 21 July @ 02:09 PM EST
Continuing our coverage of the US Open Cup coverage tonight...
You can follow all the action at MLSR partner www.USOpenCup.com and follow them on Twitter.
The following match preview comes courtesy of ProstAmerika Soccer:
Houston Dynamo Arrive with More Hands on Deck
Cameron and in form Boswell Available for League Leaders June 21 - Prost Amerika

Brad Davis who was considered by many to be the best opponent Sounders have faced this season (not counting Chelsea), appears to have recovered from the bout of flu that kept him out of Houston's 1-1 draw in Toronto.

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MLS Weekend Preview: Week 18

WVHooligan 17 July @ 01:53 PM EST

Week 18 in Major League Soccer has already gotten off to a bang. Last night's 3-1 thrashing in Giant's Stadium by LA over New York probably set the tone for what this weekend should be like.

The tone was set early and often by LA with Landon Donovan really showing just how good he can be for LA and for MLS.

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2009 MLS All-Star First XI Revealed

MLS Daily 13 July @ 04:20 PM EST
The 2009 MLS All-Star First XI was unveiled today, with a few surprises making their way onto the list. The players chosen were the highest total vote-getters amongst four different groups of voters: fans, players, media, and coaches/general managers.
Columbus Crew midfielder and reigning MLS MVP Guillermo Barros Schelotto was the top vote-getter overall, followed by the LA Galaxy's Landon Donovan and Colorado Rapids forward Conor Casey. Click to continue reading...

MLS Weekend Preview: Week 17

WVHooligan 10 July @ 01:42 PM EST

The second half of the season is getting under full swing this weekend. Plenty of good games all over the place to discuss as we head closer to the All-Star break later this month. Some very important clashes in each conference this weekend could really reshape the standings after Saturday night.

Most of the 15 clubs are in action except for RSL, DC and New York.

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Another MLS interlude

Fantasy EPL 10 July @ 10:12 AM EST
If you'll forgive our stateside fixation on our Premier League blog, but today is decision day for those of us playing fantasy Major League Soccer. With Gold Cup in full swing, injuries and suspensions mounting and the odd schedule quirk it's a tough week to pick.
First of all you have a lot of good players on international duty. Click to continue reading...

My votes for the MLS All-Star Game

Colorado Soccer Now | News and commentary about soccer in Colorado 08 July @ 02:10 PM EST

Here are my votes in the media balloting for the 2009 Major League Soccer All-Star team:

GOALKEEPER (1)
Kasey Keller, Seattle Sounders: Although he doesn't have the best stats in the league, he's having the best year.

DEFENDERS (3)
Chad Marshall, Columbus Crew: Scores goals, shuts down opponents, plays clean.

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Some News for Wed Jul 8

Du Nord 07 July @ 11:22 PM EST
LAMAR HUNT US OPEN CUP
3 MLS teams and 1 USL First Division team advanced to the Semifinals with wins last night.
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Quarterfinal Matches:
-Tue Jul 7
DC United 2-1 Harrisburg City Islanders - DCU goals by Boyzzz Khumalo & Andrew Jacobson. Click to continue reading...

Smooth Criminals: Dynamo Steal One In K.C.

The Offside - Houston 06 July @ 12:17 PM EST

There's probably a hundred or so postgame reports out there so I won't bore you with mine. You know the Dynamo won 1-0, that's all you really need to know. Plus, I missed most of the first half anyway because my power decided to go out precisely at kick off. OK, stop begging. I'll give you the quick version.

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Gold Cup Snubs: Five From MLS

MLS Daily 26 June @ 04:41 PM EST
Yesterday, twenty-three players were named to the United States' roster for next month's Gold Cup by head coach Bob Bradley. While there are a handful of surprising selections sprinkled into the squad, several deserving MLS players have been overlooked, in my opinion.
- Bobby Boswell (D - Houston Dynamo)
Boswell is the anchor of the best defense in Major League Soccer - Houston has given up just nine goals in 14 games this season and Boswell has been on the field for every minute. Click to continue reading...

OTFATT 2009: Update #3

Climbing the Ladder 25 June @ 04:01 AM EST
Previous Updates
#1 4/12 68 players remaining#2
5/25
37 players remaining
OTFATT is short for "On the field, all the time." In these updates throughout the season, I'll be keeping track of which MLS players have played every minute of every game (regular season only). That feat has been accomplished 35 times in 13 season by 28 different players. Click to continue reading...

Some News for Tue Jun 23

Du Nord 23 June @ 03:54 PM EST
STARTERS
Bernardo Fallas of the Houston Chronicle says that MLS order the Houston Dynamo media department to change credit on a goal last weekend from a Bobby Boswell Own Goal to a Fabian Espindola goal. If this is true it's totally bogus.
TEAM USA - CONFEDERATIONS CUP
See you on Wednesday afternoon at the Sweetwater to watch the Semifinal miracle game for the USA. Click to continue reading...

Football Americana Week 14: Double-header too much for DC

Some People are On The Pitch 22 June @ 05:25 PM EST
With the US national team storming to victory over Egypt this weekend, domestic matters may have snuck under the radar. But plenty happened in Major League Soccer in Week 14, and where better to bone up on yo' skillz than right here at SPAOTP?
The week got underway at Qwest Field on Wednesday, where DC United faced Seattle Sounders in their first of two games. Click to continue reading...

DCU Goalkeeping Rollercoaster : Where Did Wicks Come From?

Major League Soccer Talk 16 June @ 12:24 PM EST

The DC United goalkeeping situation is something which has been in flux for quite some time. Ever since the departure of 2006 MLS Goalkeeper of the Year, Troy Perkins, the club has been searching for an answer between the pipes. After the 2007 season, Perkins decided to test his mettle in European soccer, signing with Valerenga of Norway.

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MLS Matchday 11

Soccer By Ives 30 May @ 04:00 PM EST

Whether you like cross-country clashes, or tense reunions, this weekend's MLS schedule has something for you.

This weekend in Major League Soccer will be headlined by a battle of East vs. West as five intra-conference match-ups line the schedule. Perhaps more intriguing than those match-ups are the reunions Sigi Schmid will have with former club Columbus and Dwayne DeRosario will have with former club Houston.

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