Good news everyone!
The remainder of the Dynamo's local TV deal has finally be revealed and it's all about Fox
Sports Houston and FSHouston Plus....more importantly, all broadcast will be in glorious high
definition. Happy dance time!
"This agreement with Fox Sports Houston, coupled with our overall television package, creates
the strongest broadcast situation in club history," said Dynamo president Chris Canetti.
Having now had time to digest the news Kris Boyd rejected an offer from Houston Dynamo that Dom
Kinnear and the front office worked on diligently only to later accept a reportedly
hastily-assembled one from Portland Timbers, it's time to flesh out possible reasons why. Granted,
there's still a bit of acid reflux felt by some fans of the Naranja, but at least getting a first
round draft pick out of Portland soothes the situation like Pepto Bismol.
With the Houston Dynamo's preseason well under way, it's not surprising that last night's Dynamo
All Access with Glenn Davis on Sports Talk 790 in Houston featured interviews with Geoff Cameron,
Dominic Kinnear, and Eddie Robinson. If you missed last night's show, you can catch up via the
podcast:
Dynamo all access 1 30 2012 Hr 1: Geoff Cameron joins Glenn on the show to talk about the
National team and his performance.
With the Houston Dynamo's preseason well under way, it's not surprising that last night's Dynamo
All Access with Glenn Davis on Sports Talk 790 in Houston featured interviews with Geoff Cameron,
Dominic Kinnear, and Eddie Robinson. If you missed last night's show, you can catch up via the
podcast:
Dynamo all access 1 30 2012 Hr 1: Geoff Cameron joins Glenn on the show to talk about the
National team and his performance.
DU NORD AT THE CONTROLS
du Nord at the Controls - Jan 24, 2012 - new music mix at Spotify.
STORY OF THE DAY
Reuters with an article on the record profits in the German Bundesliga for 2011.
-Also the highest average attendance in the world at 42,000+ per game.
Judging by the general content of the comments around here (and in other places), the main
concern going into the 2012 Houston Dynamo season is that team has dipped in quality with the loss
of Brian Ching and Danny Cruz. The fear seems to be that we are in for yet another long season of
middling to above average results with the possibility of a serious drop in form.
Glenn Davis on Dynamo Player Acquisitions and Trialists
Some interesting info from Glenn Davis. Most notable the name of one of the trialists (and
intriguing fellow), and a quick poke at the Boniek Garcia rumors. Keep hope alive 2012!
Remember when, in the wake of a guy who posted a video himself screaming "nigger" at a Revs
player who had scored on a penalty kick in the dying minutes of a game at Columbus Crew Stadium,
MLS Rumors claimed Columbus Crew supporters chanted things like "Sieg Heil," "White Power" and
branded their groups with fascist symbols?
Glenn Davis, the Houston Dynamo's local play-by-play voice, also does a weekly radio show in
Houston dedicated to both the Dynamo and the sport of soccer. Last night was his first show since
Brian Ching was selected by the Montreal Impact in the Expansion Draft. Dynamo defender Geoff
Cameron and head coach Dominic Kinnear were both guest on the show and had some interesting
comments concerning the Ching situation.
STARTERS
I really really really DISLIKE the idea of an unbalanced schedule for MLS next season.
-If you play more games against your biggest rivals then each game means a little less, not
more.
dN
Oguchi Onyewu broke a rib of Zlatan Ibrahimovic during a training session fight when they were both
at AC Milan a year ago.
The game against Portland which will tell much of the tale of the rest of this season is Friday.
But if you'd like to get a quick view of hos vice-captain Brad Davis is psyching up the 2011 Dynamo
ahead of that game, check out the above video of the players touring Dynamo Park yesterday
afternoon.
Facing a 7-game winless streak and the absence of their veteran leader and goalkeeper Faryd
Mondragon, the Philadelphia Union (8-7-11) will play host tonight to one of MLS's two new expansion
teams and a side trying to contend for the playoffs, Portland Timbers (9-12-5). Kickoff at PPL Park
is scheduled for 7:36:30 PM ET.
Setting: Saturday, September 10 at PPL Park in Chester;
kickoff scheduled for 7:36:30 PM Eastern
Broadcast Information: The Comcast Network (JP Dellacamera,
Taylor Twellman, Bob Rigby), coverage beginning at 7:00 PM Eastern with a pre-game show / ROOT
Sports Northwest (Glenn Davis, Robbie Earle), NewsRadio 101.
I'm in a poll sort of mood. This should have gone out sooner, while the flames were hot, though now
the numbers may reflect a more grounded response. Here's the transcript, provided by Ginge's
earlier post:I know a lot of fans have been doubting, but they're not fans to me.
In the second hour of Glenn Davis' Dynamo All-Access from , head coach Dominic Kinnear had some
interesting comments to make unprompted by any question or comment from Davis.
I've transcribed his comments from the show:
"I know a lot of fans have been doubting, but they're not fans to me.
After a disappointing draw against the Chicago Fire, the Philadelphia Union (8-5-8) will come
back home and try to redeem themselves by picking up three points against the team they defeated in
their first match of the season, Houston Dynamo (6-7-9). Kickoff at PPL Park is scheduled for
8:06:30 PM ET.
Setting: Saturday, August 6 at PPL Park in Chester; kickoff
scheduled for 8:06:30 PM Eastern
Broadcast Information: 6abc HD (J.P. Dellacamera, Taylor
Twellman, Bob Rigby), with coverage starting at 7:30 PM Eastern with a pre-game show / KHOU 11.2
(Glenn Davis), TV Azteca-51 KYAZ (Danny Gonzalez, Diego Lopez Maradona), SportsTalk 790 KBME-AM
(Jonathan Yardley) and La Ranchera 850 KEYH-AM (Daniel Mejia, Alex Parra) in Houston / MLS Direct
Kick, MatchDay Live (6abc feed)
Houston's Record: 6-7-9, fifth in East
Houston's Last Match: W, 3-1
vs.
Houston Dynamo (5-7-9, 24 pts.) vs. Seattle Sounders FC (10-4-8, 38 pts.) Robertson Stadium -
Houston, TX - 7:30 pm
BROADCAST INFORMATION: KHOU 11.2 (ENG TV) SportsTalk 790 (ENG Radio) .La Ranchera 850 (SPN
Radio) San Jacinto Post-Game Call-In Show with Glenn Davis - SportsTalk 790
REFEREE: Niko Bratsis - MLS Career: 6 games; FC/gm: 25.
Houston Dynamo (4-6-8, 20 pts.) v. Toronto FC (3-8-9, 18 pts.) Robertson Stadium - Houston, TX -
7:30pm CT
BROADCAST INFORMATION KHOU 11.2 (ENG TV) SportsTalk (ENG Radio) La Ranchera (SPN Radio) San
Jacinto Post-Game Call-In Show with Glenn Davis - SportsTalk 790, 9:45 p.m.
REFEREE: Hilario Grajeda - MLS Career: 46 games; FC/gm: 25.
Fresh off a frustrating 0-0 draw where they outplayed Sporting Kansas City for 90 minutes but
were unable to get the needed finish, the Philadelphia Union (6-4-5) look to climb back into first
place in the Eastern Conference as they host the 8th place team out Western Conference, Chivas USA
(4-6-5).
Houston Dynamo (4-5-6, 18 pts.) vs. Chivas USA (4-4-6, 18 pts.) Robertson Stadium - Houston, TX -
7:30pm CT
BROADCAST INFORMATION: KHOU 11.2 (ENG TV) FOX Sports Houston Plus (ENG TV) SportsTalk 790
(ENG Radio) .La Ranchera 850 (SPN Radio) San Jacinto Post-Game Call-In Show with Glenn Davis -
SportsTalk 790, 9:45 p.
Houston Dynamo (3-5-6, 15 pts.) vs. Chivas USA (4-4-5, 17 pts.) Robertson Stadium - Houston, TX -
7:30pm CT
BROADCAST INFORMATIONKPRC 950 (ENG Radio)
La Ranchera 850 (SPN Radio)
KHOU 11.2 (ENG TV)
FOX Sports Houston Plus (ENG TV)
San Jacinto Post-Game Call-In Show with Glenn Davis - KPRC 950, 9:45 p.
Looks like the Riordan to Dynamo rumors are all but dead:
- Houston doubt Riordan deal [Sky Sports]
After today, we're done with stories about the Spanish Quitter:
- Koke set to leave Dynamo [MLS Soccer]
- Koke's short stint with Dynamo comes to an end [Houston Chronicle]
- Koke's gone; Dynamo already looking at other options [Houston Chronicle]
- Koke career with Dynamo over [Glenn Davis Soccer]
In other news:
- Dynamo Notebook: Kinnear rues set-piece woes [MLS Soccer]
- This is your last chance to be a part of the 2012 supporters section.
Good news to start the morning, Danny Cruz returned to practice
yesterday
New report that the Dynamo have upped their offer to Hibs striker Derek Riordan [Daily
Record]
...and in other team news:
- Dynamo Notebook: Koke not impressed with Red Bulls [MLS Soccer]
- Kinnear focuses on positives after NY tie [Houston Dynamo]
- Canetti's Corner - May 23, 2011 [Houston Dynamo]
Stadium News:
- Dynamo execs find ideas for stadium on quick trip to Europe [Sporting News]
Gold Cup Rosters
- USA Coach Bob Bradley Risking His Job With Controversial Gold Cup Roster Choices [SB
Nation]
- Dynamo hit by Gold Cup [Houston Chronicle]
Finally, Brad Davis wants Dynamo fans to sing the national anthem [Glenn Davis
Soccer]
Houston Dynamo (3-3-4) vs. New York Red Bulls (4-2-3) Robertson Stadium - Houston, TX - 7:30pm CT
BROADCAST INFORMATION:
KHOU 11.2 (ENG TV) FOX Sports Houston Plus (ENG TV) SportsTalk 790 (ENG Radio) La Ranchera 850 (SPN
Radio) San Jacinto Post-Game Call-In Show with Glenn Davis - SportsTalk 790, 9:45 p.
Fairly quiet today so far, but there is a little bit of news. Enjoy your orange slices!
- "If I get the chance to quiet that crowd, I will" -Dane Richards...Dem's fightin' wurds [MLS
Soccer]
- Episode 4 of Dynamo Central with Glenn Davis [Dynamo Insider] requires login, but
registration is free
- Academy Roundup - May 14/15 [Houston Dynamo]
- Dynamo get aggressive to spark offense [MLS Soccer]
- Andre Hainault rocks practice [Soccer y Fútbol]
- Quick story about what former Dynamo president Oliver Luck is up to [The Register-Herald]
MLS News:
- MLS Week 8: A Look Back [Soccer by Ives]
Well maybe not everything. There is no mention of the important things like the selection of beer
available to local drunks and the price of the stadium dog but there's a bunch of other random
nuggets in there from Vancouver radio personality Peter Schaad who has apparently taken it upon
himself to give us guided tours of every MLS stadium.
Houston Dynamo (3-1-3) vs. DC United (2-3-2) Robertson Stadium - Houston, TX - 7:30pm CT
BROADCAST INFORMATION KHOU 11.2 (ENG TV) FOX Sports Houston Plus (ENG TV) KPRC 950 (ENG
Radio) La Ranchera 850 (SPN Radio) San Jacinto Post-Game Call-In Show with Glenn Davis - KPRC 950,
9:45 p.
All I can say is thank whatever deity you like that the Houston Dynamo have just gotten deeper
than they were, say at this time a couple of weeks ago. Check out this injury list for Saturday's
clash with the Chicago Fire:
HOUSTON DYNAMO -- OUT: FW Calen Carr (concussion); FW Brian Ching (L rib separation); DF
Jermaine Taylor (R foot sprain); MF Francisco Navas Cobo (R hamstring strain); MF Danny Cruz (R
knee hyperextension); MF Lovel Palmer (L lower leg tendinitis)
Now Carr, Ching, Cobo and Taylor are unchanged, but adding Danny Cruz and Lovel Palmer to the
list creates an interesting hole on the right side of midfield.
Houston Dynamo (1-1-2) v New England Revolution (1-1-3) Robertson Stadium - Houston, TX - 6:00pm
CT
BROADCAST INFORMATIONKHOU 11.2 (ENG TV)
FOX Sports Houston (ENG TV)
SportsTalk 790 (ENG Radio)
La Ranchera 850 (SPN Radio)
San Jacinto Post-Game Call-In Show with Glenn Davis - SportsTalk 790, 8:15 p.
Following the Houston Dynamo's 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps this past Sunday, I caught
a bit of Glenn Davis' post-match radio show in which he made some comments indicating he was pretty
certain there would be some Dynamo roster changes before the close of the MLS transfer window.
Apparently, Davis made a few other comments earlier this week that got the folks at Dynamo Theory
and SBNation to start snooping around.
Houston Dynamo (0-1-2) v Vancouver Whitecaps (1-1-2) Robertson Stadium - Houston, TX - 6:00pm
CT
BROADCAST INFORMATIONGalavision (SPN National Broadcast)
KHOU (ENG Local)
FOX Sports Houston (ENG Regional)
SportsTalk 790 (ENG Radio)
La Ranchera 850 (SPN Radio)
HEAD-TO-HEADALL-TIME: First meeting.
Despite having a fundamental agreement in place with Atlas, the Dynamo were turned down by
21-year old midfielder Edgar Pacheco who decided not to come to MLS. It's another dissapointment
for the front office who have spent the past months chasing several big names players in an attempt
to find a player to help make both and on and off field splash for the team.
After posting my review of Carlos Ruiz's debut with the Philadelphia Union, there was a lot of
discussion amongst readers and staff alike as to what Ruiz's proper 'punishment' should have
been.
Houston Dynamo broadcast Glenn Davis believes that Ruiz should have received a red card based
upon prior infractions that the Guatemalan striker has picked up over his career.
