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Dynamo News:
- " I'm willing to bet Ching will be a member of the Dynamo by March 11." Ortiz- (Houston
Chronicle)
- An old interview with Kandji after he was traded to Colorado- (The Shin Guardian)
- Clark, Weaver want starts- (MLS Soccer)
- Ching played the game as a professional- (ESPN)
- As if you didn't see below, Dynamo interested in Johnson- (Fox Soccer)
- Dynamo think they have their man in Kandji- (MLS Soccer)
- Roberts here to succeed- (MLS Soccer)
Soccer News:
- Capello stuck by his beliefs- (Fox Soccer)
- USA to face Brazil- (Fox Soccer)
Tweet(s) of the Day
Official;) yfrog.
Harry Redknapp is a free man.
Redknapp and Sheffield Wednesday owner Milan Mandaric were acquitted of tax evasion charges
after being found not guilty of avoiding to pay taxes on payments made into an offshore account in
Monaco between 2002 and 2007, when both men were at Portsmouth.
On Saturday evening, Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric and midfielder Warren Creavalle were
arrested outside of the Roosevelt Bar on Washington Avenue in the Heights. The various reports
indicate that Deric and Creavalle as well as Will Bruin and Alex Dixon were denied entry and they
believed that the grounds for said denial were based on the bar's apparent racist policies.
Dynamo News
- Deric arrested after bar fight (Houston Chronicle)
- Rookie Rolfe here to improve (Houston Chronicle)
- Competition for Dynamo rookies about to take a major step up (MLS Soccer)
- Canetti takes you around BBVA Compass Stadium (Houston Dynamo)
- Cameron is back at Camp (Houston Dynamo)
- Monday Training Notes (Glenn Davis Soccer)
In Other News
- From the mind of The Ginge: The Galaxy, Parity, and Omar (WS Reader)
- Juninho coming back to LA (MLS Soccer)
Tweet(s) Of The DaySoccer Matters Ironman @HermannHospital and @HoustonDynamo All Access tonight on
@SportsTalk790 at 8pm cst
-@GlennDavisSoc
Why is our backup goalkeeper getting arrested for assault in a bar?
The Portland Timbers were looking for a strong target forward to help fill the role that Kenny
Cooper never could quite fill, and they have turned to a proven goal-scorer to do the job.
The Timbers have signed Scottish striker Kris Boyd as a Designated Player, the team announced on
Monday.
Juventus and Italian national team legend Alessandro Del Piero has long been linked with a move
to MLS, and despite recent reports having him wind up with the Montreal Impact, the club's
president set the record straight on the matter.
Joey Saputo admitted to having discussions with the 37-year-old Del Piero's representatives on
two occasions -- last April in Montreal and last June in Italy -- while discussing a potential move
to MLS, but offered that Del Piero has his eyes on the league's two major markets should he come to
America.
Their Words "The important thing is that Omar is healthy and fit again. We wish him well." Nurnberg
chairman Martin Bader. Other Sources MLS shifting resources away from Generation adidas - from
FoxSoccer.com's Ives Galarcep: There was nothing subtle about this shift in policy. Ching will not
retire, will report to Montreal team - from The Houston Chronicle's Jesus Ortiz: "I've decided I'm
not going to retire," Ching said.
Their Words "Zak Whitbread has been excellent since he has been at the football club," Norwich City
manager Paul Lambert. Other Sources Dynamo give Kinnear 3-year extension - from The Houston
Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz: "But it's safe to say he's going to be the team's head coach for
the foreseeable future.
Dom Kinnear has enjoyed one of the strongest coaching careers in MLS history, and the Houston
Dynamo have assured that he will be sticking around for a while.
According to the Houston Chronicle, the Dynamo have signed Kinnear to a three-year contract
extension.
As we discussed through Twitter on Tuesday and was officially announced on Wednesday, the
Dynamo's new home will officially become BBVA Compass Stadium. The new sponsor is a strong
banking presence in Houston, with 80 branches in the city area and its corporate headquarters also
nearby. BBVA is also the official naming sponsor of Spain's La Liga and has a long history of
involvement with soccer on a global scale.
Houston Dynamo fans have been waiting since the club's inaugural 2006 season for a
soccer-specific stadium they could call their own, and, come May, that dream will be realized.
According to the Houston Chronicle, that stadium will be named BBVA Compass Stadium at an
official ceremony slated for Wednesday afternoon.
- Cameron's switch to center back becomes official [MLS Soccer]
- Houston Dynamo shockingly places Bobby Boswell in MLS re-entry draft [Sporting News]
- Dynamo's Boswell, others in re-entry draft [Houston Chronicle]
- Boswell makes buzz in re-entry draft [Houston Chronicle]
- Academy teams to compete in Winter Showcase [Houston Dynamo]
- New Dynamo Stadium to open on May 12, 2012 [Houston Dynamo]
- From Jose Ortiz's Twitter: "@ChrisCanetti told Sports Authority the Dynamo is close to
announcing 10-year naming rights deal for new stadium.
STARTERSWhere the fuck is Waldo? Hideous new USA shirts uncovered by Todo Sobre Camisetas
-All these other countries got decent looking shirts, but not us.
Houston Dynamo striker Brian Ching has had a storied MLS career and is one of the more
intriguing names available in this afternoon's MLS Expansion Draft. If the Montreal Impact select
him, though, it could create quite the situation.
The 33-year-old Ching told the Houston Chronicle that he'd retire if picked by Montreal, stating
his wish to remain in Houston with the franchise he's played for since 2003 and play in the new
stadium that is set to open next season.
Their Words It would be better for US Soccer, and specifically also for the National Team. And the
popularity inside the country. FIFA president Sepp Blatter telling Fox Soccer's Eric Wynalda that
he believes MLS should adopt the traditional season schedule. Other Sources Dynamo soar into
offseason with optimism - from The Houston Chronicle's Jose De Jesus Ortiz: "On the field, it's
very bright.
Before we delve into the MLS off season, here are some business notes from MLS Cup and the
entire soccer weekend. We'll start with the MLS Cup overnight rating, which was reported by SBJ
on Twitter as a .8. To put that number in perspective, the .8 is double the 2010 rating but
slightly less than the 2009 rating.
Are the 2011 L.A. Galaxy the best team in the history of MLS?
Is David Beckham's MLS career over?
Those seem to be the questions everyone's contemplating after last night's 1-0 MLS Cup victory.
(Along with this lesser one: Did you ever think a player could be so awful that you'd pine for Chad
Barrett?
- Dynamo do things the right way, even in loss [Houston Chronicle]
- In losing effort, Dynamo full of praise for LA's Donovan [MLS Soccer]
- Donovan's goal downs Dynamo in MLS Cup [Houston Chronicle]
- Kinnear: Dynamo never get a handle on it in loss to LA [MLS Soccer]
- Costly's time with Dynamo at an end after Cup loss [MLS Soccer]
- Cameron's injury the turning point in Dynamo's Cup loss [MLS Soccer]
- No Rest for Dynamo As Expansion Draft Beckons [Houston Chronicle]
- Dynamo feel Davis absence in final [Houston Dynamo]
In Other News:
- As Twitter Reacts To John Harkes, Networks Should Take Notice [GTTF]
- Strong signs for future of U.
Their Words If you're a fan and you really want excitement you have to watch a Premier League game.
Edgar Davids. Other Sources Keane's return, Davis' absence mark Cup countdown - from Soccer
America's Ridge Mahoney: "We're going certainly to give him a couple of easy days and have him
ready for Sunday.
Former Galaxy greats Cobi Jones and Chris Klein marked the installation of two Starlight
Children's Foundation FunCenters at Children's Hospital Los Angeles Wednesday ahead of MLS Cup.
More than 7,000 FunCenters, which include a TV, DVD player and video game system, have been
installed nationwide (Photo courtesy MLS).
- 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]
As we approach the 2011 MLS Cup, the coaches of both teams come to the forefront of this tactical
chess match. Both Dominic Kinnear of Houston and Bruce Arena of Los Angeles have been as successful
as any other coaches in MLS history.
Jose De Jesus Ortiz of the Houston Chronicle writes of the managers who are attempting to become
the first coach with three MLS championships in league history.
MLS Cup at Home Depot Center between the Galaxy and Houston Dynamo is just eight days away.
*A good read this morning in the Houston Chronicle explores the rivalry and relationship between
the two veteran coaches who will meet in MLS Cup.
*How happy do you think the Galaxy's Robbie Keane is about Ireland's dominating Euro 2012
playoff win?
- Dynamo's Brian Ching says he'll be back [Houston Chronicle]
- Top 50 MLS Cup Moments: #10 Mr. Clutch [MLS Soccer]
- Boswell's 2011 season a story of highs and lows [MLS Soccer]
- Galaxy, Dynamo to play for MLS Cup in sold-out HDC [MLS Soccer]
- Interview with Houston Dynamo president Chris Canetti [YourHoustonNews.
- Dynamo fans gobble up MLS Cup Final tickets [Houston Chronicle]
- Goalkeeper Tally Hall gets his shot in Houston [USA Today]
- Dynamo's Hainault keeps Euro interest on back burner [MLS Soccer]
- Defensive switch propels red-hot Houston [MLS Soccer]
- Davis-less Dynamo accustomed to adversity [Houston Chronicle]
- Despite quad injury, Davis calls 2011 "surreal" [MLS Soccer]
- Unlikely heroes Taylor, Moffat provide winner at KC [Houston Dynamo]
In Other News:
Still no power, so here is a quick survey of how the local newsapers are covering their team's
win or loss in Sunday's compelling Conference Final matchup. We'll start in Utah, where RSL
continues to enjoy strong local coverage from both the Salt Lake Tribune and the Deseret News. The
Trib sports section included a hard news report on the 3-1 defeat as well as an array of stories
in the days leading up to the match.
- MLS Playoffs: Houston Dynamo Reaches MLS Cup Final [Huffington Post]
- Dynamo top Sporting Kansas City to reach MLS Cup finals [Houston Chronicle]
- Dynamo keep rolling, knock off Sporting KC to advance to MLS Cup [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo All-Star Davis leaves conference final with injury [Houston Chronicle]
- Davis injury motivates Dynamo [MLS Soccer]
- Complete Team Effort Propels Dynamo to MLS Cup [Chronicle FanBlog]
- VIDEO: Dynamo, fans react to win [Houston Dynamo]
- Dynamo Notebook: First goal is key to success [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo vow not to sit on lead in playoff series [Houston Chronicle]
- Ching is no stranger to playoff soccer [Houston Dynamo]
- Dynamo ready for another rough game [MLS Soccer]
- Playoffs in Profile: Fit, focused Davis an MVP candidate [MLS Soccer]
- Ex-Fire forward Carr steps up for Dynamo [ESPN Chicago]
- Houston's Carr takes road less traveled to concussion recovery [MLS Soccer]
In Other News:
- Real Salt Lake lose 2-0, but advance 3-2 over the Seattle Sounders [RSL Soapbox]
- Sounders Win, And Lose To Real Salt Lake [Sounder at Heart]
- Sporting KC Dominate Rapids 2-0, Advance to Eastern Conference Finals [The Daily Wiz]
Somewhat overlooked in the build-up to tonight's Western Conference semifinal second leg between
the Seattle Sounders and Real Salt Lake (10 p.m., ESPN2) is the fact that it could very well be
Seattle goalkeeper Kasey Keller's last game as a professional.
Between the injuries to key players and the size of the deficit, there's plenty of pregame
fodder on which to focus, but the fact that Keller's playing career is on the cusp of ending is
perhaps the most significant development in play.
- Rebuilt Dynamo bearing fruit for Kinnear [Houston Chronicle]
- SKC and Houston poised to advance [ESPN]
- Dynamo determined to keep all guns blazing [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo know they must remain aggressive in home match against Union [Houston Chronicle]
- MLS Conference Semifinals: A Look Ahead [Soccer by Ives]
- 'D' capital for Dynamo during unbeaten streak [Houston Chronicle]
- Ching enjoys being part of deep forward corps [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo assistant Ralston a candidate for Revolution job [Houston Chronicle]
- Academy Roundup - October 30 [Houston Dynamo]
In Other News:
- Sounders FC faces daunting task of winning by four goals [Seattle Times]
- Sigi Schmid Wants To Give Seattle An Epic Tale [Sounder at Heart]
- Donovan says Galaxy 'assuming' Beckham will stay [Sports Illustrated]
- MLS gauging interest in club playing in Baltimore [Washington Post]
- Tributes paid to Doncaster's Billy Sharp after baby tragedy [BBC]
Photo: Nicolae Stoian
Injury report
PHILADELPHIA UNION OUT: GK Thorne Holder (concussion); FW Levi Houapeu (L ankle
strain); QUESTIONABLE: MF Michael Farfan (R foot contusion); FW Veljko Paunovic (R hamstring
strain); PROBABLE: MF Justin Mapp (L quad strain)
HOUSTON DYNAMO OUT: FW Cam Weaver (R hip)
The Union are hopeful Paunovic will be ready to go on Thursday.
- Dynamo escape Philadelphia with win [USA Today]
- Carr's goal gives Dynamo 2-1 win in playoff opener [Houston Chronicle]
- Dynamo stun Union at PPL 2-1 for first-leg win [MLS Soccer]
- Carr's timely goal part of a long journey back [MLS Soccer]
- Nowak: First-half mistakes doomed Union in 2-1 loss to Dynamo [Philly.
- Tale of the Tape: Dynamo vs. Union [Houston Dynamo]
- Union to face sharp passer in Houston's Brad Davis in playoffs [Philly.com]
- Union encounter new-look Dynamo in playoffs [Houston Chronicle]
- Kinnear won't let momentum define Dynamo postseason [MLS Soccer]
- Let the Playoffs Begin and #DavisforMVP [Houston Chronicle]
- Davis, Moffat, and Boswell honored for performances against LA [MLS Soccer]
In Other News:
- Red Bulls rely on defense to land the knockout punch [MLS Soccer]
- Todd Dunivant: "I don't think anyone fears New York" [ESPN LA]
- COSMOS SHAKEUP - Sources: Kemsley to be bought out by Saudi Arabian partners [Big Apple
Soccer]
- Dynamo clinch second in East with 3-1 win over LA [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo drop Galaxy 3-1 in regular-season finale [Houston Chronicle]
- Moffat bomb just what the doctor ordered [MLS Soccer]
- Sweet cross lifts Houston's Davis atop final assist table [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo Finish in Second Place: 4 Things We Learned [Houston Press]
- Dynamo Notebook: Big win over LA carries extra benefit [MLS Soccer]
- A celebration at Robertson reminds us of the goal in the future [FS Houston]
- Kinnear's 100th win a milestone and momentum-builder [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo entering playoffs with momentum [Houston Chronicle]
- Vote Moffat for AT&T Goal of the Week [Houston Dynamo]
- Dynamo have good, bad memories of Robertson Stadium [Houston Chronicle]
In Other News:
- Nicol out after 10 years as Revs coach [Boston Herald]
- Nicol's run ends with Revolution [Boston Globe]
- MLS Season 16 sets attendance record [Soccer America]
Today is about the Union sitting at home and waiting for three other teams to either succeed or
fail. The Inquirer breaks down the Union's prospects for falling into the wild card game.
Bottom line: Union fans basically have to watch Kansas City, Houston, and Columbus this weekend
and hope they don't win.
Have some free time and want to raise a ruckus? DC United's Director of Marketing Communications
Kyle Sheldon (@kylesheldon) is being openly anti-Brad Davis for MVP on Twitter. So, do with that
information what you will.
- Houston's Brad Davis emerges as MVP front-runner [Sporting News]
- Dynamo in wait-and-see mode on playoff position [Houston Chronicle]
- Top 50 MLS Cup Moments: #33 Saving Grace [MLS Soccer]
- Stadium risers set to be completed Wednesday morning [Houston Dynamo]
In Other News:
- United's Charlie Davies files $20 million lawsuit [Washington Post]
- Talking Tactics: As postseason looms, goals dry up [MLS Soccer]
- 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 ready for rough reception in Portland crunch clash [MLS Soccer]
- Things to consider with Dynamo at Portland tomorrow. Can the "Orange" get it done? [Glenn Davis
Soccer]
- Top 50 MLS Cup Moments: #39 Change of Plans [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo, Timbers trade has produced winning results [Houston Chronicle]
- Houston's Costly and Camargo adjust to playoff chase [MLS Soccer]
- Home field still a huge edge for playoff-hungry Timbers [MLS Soccer]
- Slideshow: Inside the new Dynamo stadium [Houston Business Journal]
In Other News:
- Coach Gary Smith's days with Rapids numbered?
The Dynamo have released a new rendering on our beautiful new stadium, this time with the
downtown skyline in the background. If you weren't already excited, you have no excuses
anymore.
Revel in the glory!
Dynamo's new stadium starting to take shape [Houston Chronicle]
- Dynamo's mission simple as they know they're in control [MLS Soccer]
- Hainault declines call-up; rests to help Dynamo fight for playoff spot [MLS Soccer]
- Playoff spot and much more on line for Chabala, Palmer [MLS Soccer]
- Dynamo rely on Davis' consistency in midfield [Houston Chronicle]
- Dynamo take part in a different kind of friendly during week off [Houston Chronicle]
In Other News:
- Ref Week: So what is MLS doing to develop officials?
