A full slate of eight games is on tap for this weekend as recently acquired players get the feel of new teammates and a new league. Here are a few plot lines to follow … HOUSTON-NEW YORK. As if the floundering Houston Dynamo didn’t have enough to worry about, news comes from Red Bull head […]
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Chivas USA and Houston perfect after two games
[SUM UNDER-17 CUP] Chivas USA and Houston Dynamo won their first two games at the SUM Under-17 Cup, the MLS-only competition for academy teams being played atCentennial Park in Friendswood, Texas. For all the results from the first two days … Group A D.C. United 1,Chicago Fire 1 (DC won 5-3 on PKs) DC — […]
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Ralston couldn't pass up Dynamo job
[MLS] Steve Ralston, MLS’s all-time assist leader who announced his retirement Tuesday, has joined the Houston Dynamo coaching staff. “Ididn’t want to pass up this opportunity,” said Ralston, who played several seasons with Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear in Tampa, in a telephone interview. “I don’t think thesituation could be any better, to work with Dom. […]
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U-17s represent four different national teams
[HOUSTON DYNAMO] The Houston Dynamo has one of the most diverse MLS academy programs with players representing four different under-17 national teams. Fernando Pina joined the U.S. under-17 residency program in September 2009 and returned to face the Dynamo academy team in a recent match at RobertsonStadium. Midfielder Bryan Celis also resided in the Bradenton, […]
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Landin and Spencer out, Obodai in at Houston
[MLS] Mexican forward Luis Landin, one of the biggest Designated Player busts in MLS history, has been released by theHouston Dynamo almost a year after he arrived on loan, and the Dynamo has replaced him with Ghanaian midfielder Anthony Obodai, most recently of Dutch club RKC.In other news, popular assistant coach John Spencer had left […]
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Crew and Chivas USA move into semis
[U.S. OPEN CUP] The Columbus Crew eliminated USL-2’s Charleston Battery, one of two non-MLS teams left in the U.S. Open Cup, with a 3-0 win. Chivas USA alsoadvanced with a 3-1 win at the Houston Dynamo on Tuesday. Steven Lenhart scored one goal and drew a penalty that led to a second goal for the […]
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Angel earns Red Bulls tie at Colorado
[MLS] Juan Pablo Angel‘s ninth goal of the season gave the visiting New York RedBulls a 1-1 tie at the Colorado Rapids, extending their unbeaten streak to four games. For all the summaries, conference standings and holiday weekend schedule … WEEK 14 RESULTS July 4 in Carson, Calif. Los Angeles 3 Seattle 1. Goals: Buddle […]
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Luck leaves Houston for alma mater
[MLS] Oliver Luck, who was largely responsible for making the Houston Dynamo one of MLS’s strongest teams, is leaving toreturn to his alma mater, West Virginia University, as its athletic director. Luck was a quarterback for the Mountaineers before playing in the NFL for the Houston Oilers. “Iwould like to thank AEG for giving me […]
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Seattle sets new high
[MLS ATTENDANCE] In the final weekend of MLS play before its two-week World Cup break, eight games drew an average of 19,525 fans. League attendance leaderSeattle had its biggest crowd of the season and rewarded the 36,344 fans with a 3-0 win over New England. FC Dallas also a had season-record turnout, which raised its […]
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Wednesday's Three Stars
[MLS] The two MLS games played Wednesday produced seven goals, lots of drama, and a stunning ending. Here are the Three Stars who made it a memorable night… Wednesday’s Three Stars 1. BOBBY CONVEY (San Jose) Against the Eastern Conference-leading Crew, Convey led a furious Quakesassault that twice rallied from one-goal deficits to secure a […]