Sergio Koke and Carlo Costly may have ultimately been disappointing signings, but there's no question Brazilian midfielder Luiz Camargo was a fantastic late season pick-up for the Dynamo. Camargo fit right in to the central midfield role, allowing Geoff Cameron to return to the defense. His play down the stretch was a big part of the Dynamo's improved form and run to the MLS Cup Final.

It's going to take not only a great effort from the Houston Dynamo tonight to win their third MLS Cup, it's going to take Houston getting some breaks as well. Fortunately, that kind of thing happens all the time in soccer matches so while the Los Angeles Galaxy are massive favorites on paper (and rightfully so), we all know that in a one off playoff game, anything can happen.

• Can the Dynamo win one for De La Hoya? [Yahoo! Sports]
• Power outage during Galaxy match still rankles Dynamo [Houston Chronicle]
• Houston's Kinnear: Davis not available for MLS Cup [MLS Soccer]
• Dynamo hold topping out ceremony at new stadium site [Houston Dynamo]
• Kinnear, Arena vie to become first coach with three MLS titles [Houston Chronicle]
• MLS Cup Head-to-Head Breakdown: Bench [MLS Soccer]
• Ching fights off injuries, leads Dynamo to Cup appearance [MLS Soccer]

In Other News:

• Keane puts Galaxy on hold to relish moment [Irish Times]
• Jay Heaps chosen as next Revolution coach [Boston Globe]

First, if you put your money on anything I told you concerning yesterday's pair of playoff deciders ... you're welcome.

I will congratulate myself later today for this (rare) prognostication achievement with a plate of chicken fajita nachos and a cold, cold Pacifico at my favorite local Tex-Mex spot.

Photo: Courtesy of the Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo's Dominic Kinnear is the guest on the latest installment of the KYW Philly Soccer Show podcast as KYW's Greg Orlandini and Philly Soccer Page writer Eli Pearlman-Storch sit down with the two-time MLS Cup winning coach to discuss the Philadelphia Union's series with Houston.

It is the time of year when votes are cast in Major League Soccer. These include the VW Most Valuable Player, Allstate Goalkeeper of the year Defender of the Year, Coach of the Year, referee awards and more (there are less with sponsors this year as compared to last year). We cast our votes earlier this week and will certainly report on the winners when they are announced.

• Houston Dynamo checking on Barbadian talent pool [Tribal Soccer]
• Vote Cruz for AT&T Goal of the Week [MLS Soccer]
• Dynamo Notebook: Road success comes at perfect time [MLS Soccer]
• Playoff-bound Dynamo watch trio of results go their way [MLS Soccer]
• Dynamo clinch playoff spot as Fire top D.

• Dynamo forward Cam Weaver undergoes surgery [Houston Dynamo]
• Timbers game will prove daunting for Dynamo [FS Houston]
• Excitement grows as Dynamo stadium begins to take shape [Houston Dynamo]
• Dynamo's Cameron gives time and effort for charity [Houston Chronicle]
• MLS meets UFC [Houston Dynamo]
• Houston Dynamo Makes a Goal Again with the 2nd Annual Dine with the Dynamo Dinner [Style Magazine]

In Other News:

• Houston ranks 24th as sports city by Sporting News [Houston Chronicle]
• MLS East Notes: White a 'pleasant surprise,' Mondragon training and more [Soccer by Ives]
• Omar Gonzalez still open to playing for El Tri [ESPN Insider]
• Klinsmann discusses Gonzalez, John and defends USMNT roster selection process [Soccer by Ives]

• Top 50 MLS Cup Moments: #47 Orange Crush [MLS Soccer]
• Dynamo Stadium grass being grown in Damon, Texas [Houston Dynamo]
• Houston's Cameron named MLS W.O.R.K.S. Humanitarian of the Month [MLS Soccer]
• Houston's Bruin continues to push for starting spot [MLS Soccer]
• Hainault giving Dynamo his all [Houston Chronicle]
• Houston's Cam Weaver to have season-ending hip surgery [Sporting News]
• Academy College Report - Oct.

• Dynamo Notebook: Home cooking suits playoff chasers [MLS Soccer]
• Season Tickets are on sale to everyone! [Houston Dynamo]
• Q&A: Dynamo Stadium GM Doug Hall [Houston Dynamo]
• 'Dancing Bear' Bruin nets decisive goal [MLS Soccer]
• Healthy Ching eager to return for Dynamo [Houston Chronicle]

The News from Southern Oklahoma:

• FCD Notebook: Injuries piling up at the wrong time [MLS Soccer]

• D in Dynamo stands for disappointed [Soccer y Futbol]
• Crew, Dynamo battle to 2-2 draw [MLS Soccer]
• Dynamo unable to earn first road win [MLS Soccer]
• Carr's late goal secures tie for Dynamo [Houston Chronicle]
• Dynamo forward Bruin anticipates goals with more playing time [Houston Chronicle]
• Crew 2, Dynamo 2 [Columbus Dispatch]
• 20 sections sold out in new Dynamo Stadium [Houston Dynamo]

In Other News:

• Take the MLSsoccer.

• Vote for Tally for Save of the Week! [Houston Dynamo]
• Dynamo Notebook: Still reeling from Vancouver loss [MLS Soccer]
• Friendly could develop border derby [MLS Soccer]
• Dynamo rue missed chances in 1-0 loss [MLS Soccer]
• Salinas' late goal pushes Whitecaps past Dynamo [Houston Chronicle]
• Academy College Report - Aug.

• Preview: Rapids, Dynamo both need results in ESPN2 clash [MLS Soccer]
• Dynamo's Sarkodie finally living up to Top 10 pick billing [MLS Soccer]
• Trialist Castillo shows speed, strength with Houston [MLS Soccer]
• Castillo confident he can improve Dynamo [Houston Chronicle]
• Dynamo U-16s eliminated from playoffs [Houston Dynamo]

• Dynamo's Ching working hard for spot vs. Chivas USA [MLS Soccer]
• 'Soft' tag irks Dynamo [Houston Chronicle]
• Houston staying positive to ride out storm [MLS Soccer]
• Five burning Dynamo questions [FS Houston]
• Photos: Dynamo players shave heads [KHOU]
• Piña named to U.

Today the USSF released Wilmer Cabrera's U-17 roster for the upcoming World Cup in Mexico. ussoccer.com put together a nice article on the players, the selection process, and the Americans' upcoming matches, which you can read here. Here's a look at the 21-man roster:

GOALKEEPERS: Wade Hamilton (Arsenal FC; Murrieta, CA), Kendall McIntosh (San Jose Earthquakes Academy; Santa Rosa, CA), Fernando Piña (Houston Dynamo; Houston, TX)

DEFENDERS: Kellyn Acosta (FC Dallas Academy; Plano, TX), Joe Amon (South Carolina United; Summerville, SC), Zach Carroll (Vardar; Grand Blanch, MI), Mobi Fehr (Tokyo Verdy 1969; Tokyo, JAPAN), Alessandro Mion (Kendall SC; Miami, FL), Nathan Smith (Cal Odyssey; Clovis, CA)

MIDFIELDERS: Matt Dunn (FC Cologne; Dallas, TX), Alejandro Guido (Aztecs Premier; Chula Vista, CA), Nico Melo (Florida Rush; Kissimmee, FL), Marc Pelosi (De Anza Force; Sunnyvale, CA), Esteban Rodriguez (Cosmos Academy West; Palmdale, CA), Tarik Salkicic (Strictly Soccer; Pinellas Park, FL), Dillon Serna (Colorado Rapids Academy; Brighton, CO), Andrew Souders (Crew Soccer Academy; Amherst, OH)

FORWARDS: Paul Arriola (Arsenal FC; Chula Vista, CA), Alfred Koroma (Solar SC; Arlington, TX), Jack McBean (Los Angeles Galaxy; Newport Beach, CA) Mario Rodriguez (Central Aztecs; North Hollywood, CA)
So where are the youth hotbeds?

The 21-player U.S. national team roster for the Under-17 World Cup has been finalized and it looks quite a bit like the squad that won the CONCACAF Under-17 Tournament back in February.

A total of 18 players from the CONCACAF Championship squad has been called up for the Under-17 World Cup in Mexico, including Mario Rodriguez, Alejandro Guido and Mobi Fehr to name a few.

Wilmer Cabrera, USMNT under-17 head coach, named his 21-player squad for the upcoming under-17 World Cup in Mexico and the Philadelphia Union's Zach Pfeffer was not on the list.

The 16-year-old Pfeffer recently had his appendix removed, which kept him on the sidelines for a couple of weeks.

• Dynamo Central: Episode 6 [Dynamo Insider] free registration required
• Versatile Cameron strengthens Dynamo [Houston Chronicle]
• San Jose Earthquakes training report for June 2, 2011 and a look ahead to the weekend match with the Houston Dynamo [Center Line Soccer]
• San Jose Earthquakes line-up adjustments aim to minimize loss of Wondolowski to the U.

Dynamo 2, FCD 2

• FCD surrenders late lead, ties short-handed Dynamo, 2-2 [Dallas Morning News]
• Dynamo rally twice to tie FCD [MLS Soccer]
• Never-say-die attitude pays off for Dynamo [MLS Soccer]
• Shorthanded Dynamo rally for 2-2 tie against FC Dallas [Houston Chronicle]
• Late goal saves the day for the Dynamo [Houston 11 Soccer]

Riordan rumors cooling:

• Derek Riordan demands cool Houston Dynamo interest [BBC Sport]
• Houston Dynamo in talks with Scottish striker Derek Riordan [Sporting News]

In other news:

• Inside the cult of Houston Dynamo supporters groups: When a game becomes a standing sing along [Houston Culture Map]

First meeting of the season between FC Dallas and the Dynamo is tomorrow:

• FC Dallas at Houston Dynamo escalation [ESPN Southern Oklahoma, err Dallas]
• Match Preview, FCD vs. Dynamo [Houston Dynamo]

More Reaction to the Galaxy Match:

• Notebook: Poor passing dooms Dynamo [Houston Dynamo]
• Dynamo Attack MIA against Galaxy [Houston Chronicle]

Transfer Talk:

• Buried in the this story is an interesting line [The Scotsman]

Riordan has already indicated he'll be moving on with Houston Dynamo in the United States reported to have made him a new offer to play in the MLS

The clock continues to tick on Chivas USA as the club decides whether to take Benny Feilhaber, trade him or pass altogether on the U.S. national team midfielder who signed with MLS last week.

Whether you believe Chivas USA might actually consider passing on the chance to select Feilhaber, and then either keep him or trade him, or you see the rumblings of passing as a ploy to spark up trade interest, it is clear there are several teams interested in his services.

For 260 minutes, the Seattle Sounders offense failed to find the net despite creating numerous chances over the course of three games.

Steve Zakuani finally broke Seattle's drought with an 81st minute score to help the Sounders score a 1-1 draw against the Houston Dynamo at Qwest Field on Friday night.

The U.S. U-17 MNT roster for the fast-approaching CONCACAF U-17 Championship has been finalized! The team will travel tomorrow to Montego Bay, Jamaica, with 20 players hoping to continue the U.S. streak as the only team to qualify for every FIFA U-17 World Cup. Here's a look at the group:
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The New England Revolution will play a 34-game season in 2011 and will open up the campaign on March 20 at Los Angeles. The Revolution home opener is set for March 26 at Gillette Stadium against DC United at 4:30pm.

MLS' newest members, the Portland Timbers and the Vancouver Whitecaps, will also play the Revolution early.