Game Thread: Dynamo at Sporting Kansas City (2011 Playoffs - Eastern Conference Final)

by Zach Woosley on Nov 6, 2011 3:37 PM CST in Game Threads

Houston Dynamo vs. Sporting Kansas City

LIVESTRONG Sporting Park - Kansas City, KS - 4:30pm CT

2011 MLS Playoffs - Eastern Conference Final

BROADCAST INFORMATION:

FOX Soccer (ENG TV)

FOX Deportes (SPN TV)

KPRC 950 (ENG Radio)

La Ranchera 850 (SPN Radio)

PREVIEW:

The Houston Dynamo will try to win their third conference championship in six seasons on Sunday afternoon when they take on Sporting Kansas City in the Eastern Conference final. Houston reached the final with a 3-1 aggregate win over the Philadelphia Union, while Kansas City dominated defending champion Colorado 4-0. The Dynamo are appearing in their fourth conference final, with wins in 2006 and 2007. Houston and Kansas City met in the 2007 Western Conference championship game, a 2-0 Dynamo win.

REFEREE: Mark Geiger. SAR (bench): C.J. Morgante; JAR (opposite): Steven Taylor; 4th: Chris Penso

INJURY REPORT (as of Friday, November 4):

HOUSTON DYNAMO - OUT: FW Cam Weaver (R hip)

SPORTING KANSAS CITY - OUT: DF Daneil Cyrus (L foot fracture); MF Luke Sassano (R knee sprain); MF Peterson Joseph (R knee surgery); MF Konrad Warzycha (R knee surgery); PROBABLE: FW Omar Bravo (R abductor strain); MF Milos Stojcev (R ankle sprain)

Dynamo Starting XI & Bench:

Sporting KC Starting XI:

Nielsen (c); Myers, Collin, Besler, Sinovic; Cesar, Espinoza, Zusi; Kamara, Bunbury, Sapong

GAME NOTES:

Sunday's match will be the fourth competitive meeting of the season between Houston and Kansas City, with Sporting leading the 2011 series 2-0-1. The Dynamo maintain a 6-4-4 edge in the all-time series in all competitions, including a win in the teams' only previous playoff meeting. Houston had a nine-game unbeaten streak against Kansas City snapped on Sept. 22, 2010.

With the semifinal series sweep, Houston extended its unbeaten streak to eight games (6-0-2) and is now 9-2-4 in the last 15 games, dating back to a 3-1 win over Seattle on July 30. The unbeaten streak is the club's longest since an 11-game regular-season unbeaten streak from April 19-June 20, 2009.

The Dynamo have won three consecutive road games for the second time in team history and the first time since 2007. Houston won at FC Dallas (Sept. 24), at Portland (Oct. 14), and at Philadelphia (Oct. 30) to improve its road record on the year to 3-6-9. During the regular season, the Dynamo ranked second in the league in road ties with nine and tied for the fourth fewest road losses of any team with six. The Dynamo are 1-3-2 all-time in road playoff games.
Houston midfielder Brad Davis is expected to become the first player in club history to appear in his 200th career Dynamo game in all competitions (out of 248). Davis also needs 28 minutes to set the club record for minutes played in all competitions. Davis has played 15,312 minutes, while former goalkeeper Pat Onstad played 15,339 minutes in his Houston career.

Brad Davis assisted on two of the Dynamo's three goals against Philadelphia, giving him five assists for his postseason career. After notching assists in four consecutive games, Davis has a career-high 18 assists in 2011, adding a 19th in a September friendly against Monterrey.

Houston defender Corey Ashe became the 13th player in Dynamo history to make 100 starts for the club in all competitions in Thursday's game.

Since establishing eight regulars of 11 starters on September 17, the Dynamo have gone 6-0-1 while playing four home games and three away games, outscoring opponents 12-4. Prior to that stretch, Houston was 8-9-12 with a -2 goal differential in MLS play.

NOTES ON PROJECTED HOUSTON STARTERS:

GK Tally Hall - made 8 saves in 1-1 tie vs. KC on 7/16; made 10 saves in playoff opener at PHI on 10/30
RB Andre Hainault - had goal disallowed in 2009 Western Conference final at LA
CB Bobby Boswell - played 90 mins. in last 14 outings; missed 9/10 match at KC due to suspension
CB Geoff Cameron - played 90 mins. in 35 of 36 MLS games; missed 5/4 match vs. COL due to injury
LB Corey Ashe - made 100th career start in all competitions vs. PHI on 11/3; suffered 7 fouls in series
RM Danny Cruz - Houston is 8-2-5 when he starts in 2011; suffered 5 fouls in semifinal series
CM Luiz Camargo - team is 6-0-2 with 4 goals allowed from open play in his 8 starts
CM Adam Moffat - played 90 mins. in last 14 outings; missed 8/20 match vs. RSL due to suspension
LM Brad Davis - assists in 4 straight games; set to play 200th career Dynamo game in all competitions
FW Calen Carr - more than doubled career playoff minutes from 134 to 299 with 2 starts, 1 goal vs. PHI
FW Brian Ching - has scored in five of his last six postseasons, including game-winning goal vs. PHI

HOUSTON VS. KANSAS CITY -- PART II:

The lineups from the 2007 Western Conference championship game between the clubs included Brian Ching, Brad Davis, Eddie Robinson, and current assistant coach Wade Barrett for Houston, with Corey Ashe available as a substitute. Kansas City's lineup included Davy Arnaud, Michael Harrington, and current assistant coach Kerry Zavagnin, with Eric Kronberg available as a substitute.

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Let's Break the Sporks!

Just like in 2007, when we destroyed the Wizards (Refresh your memory and feel good by watching this one here).

But as for today:

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 3:47 PM CST reply actions

More from last time

Check this one out here.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 3:48 PM CST reply actions

Wish Colin Clark was healthy and playing today. Might be X factor in LA in two weeks?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:03 PM CST reply actions

Ching Built a House in Houston, he must now tear one down in KC

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 4:11 PM CST reply actions

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:12 PM CST reply actions

From the scene

dynamorocky Rocky Harris
@HoustonDynamo supporters making their way into the stadium. #DreamScreamBelieve

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:13 PM CST reply actions

OrtizKicks Jose de Jesus Ortiz
I just told @happykappy7 my prediction. Dynamo win 1-0 on Carlo Costly goal in OT.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:14 PM CST reply actions

HoustonDynamo HoustonDynamo
Players warming up on the pitch. 35 minutes from kickoff #dreamscreambelieve twitpic.com/7bl6x3

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:14 PM CST reply actions

@pauldalglish Paul Dalglish
Hoping @HoustonDynamo can finish my weekend off on a high with a win in eastern conference final. Got the beers ready waiting for kick off.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:14 PM CST reply actions

@hullbird Sarah Wilson
Props to Houston! U guys are here in numbers! pic.twitter.com/RhX7KdPD

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:15 PM CST reply actions

@KennyWFDLive Kenny Hassan
Zusi/Espinoza and Moffat/Davis good midfield battle there. Kamara/Bunbury goin at Cameron/Boswell another good battle. Ching wins it 3-2.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:18 PM CST reply actions

Dynamo supporters finally get in after being held at gate for over 20 minutes

LSP has a history of being very rude and aggressive to visiting supporters. Treated Dallas fans very poorly when they played there this season.

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Managing Editor of Dynamo Theory
Yo si le voy, le voy al naranja!

by Zach Woosley on Nov 6, 2011 4:18 PM CST reply actions

Dallas has fans? Who knew…

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 4:20 PM CST up reply actions

Dallas has fans?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:20 PM CST up reply actions

This is war now

@asiapoolhustler asianpoolhustler
@MLS @sportingkc treats us like shit. Making us stand for 20min only made us targets for trash throwing

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:22 PM CST up reply actions

Nice to see soemone at Livestrong living up to stadium's name

@asiapoolhustler asianpoolhustler
Finally nice @sportingkc guy escorted women in who needed to use bathroom, thank God

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:24 PM CST up reply actions

Hope Sapong plays like Watson when he’s in Doofus Mode.

@OrtizKicks Jose de Jesus Ortiz
Is it me or does C.J. Sapong look like Je-Vaughn Watson?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:20 PM CST reply actions

That the only comparison. Sapong is a star in progress, Watson sucks.

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Managing Editor of Dynamo Theory
Yo si le voy, le voy al naranja!

by Zach Woosley on Nov 6, 2011 4:23 PM CST up reply actions

Relying on a rookie in bigger match of the year frequently has less than stellar results. Let’s hope we see that play out today

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:26 PM CST up reply actions

The only problem is Houston is cursed today. ESPN predicted Houston would win. Obviously that means Houston is more likely to loose. For once, let ESPN be right about a soccer match.

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 4:30 PM CST reply actions

LETS GO DYNAMO

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 4:31 PM CST reply actions

@hullbird Sarah Wilson
pic.twitter.com/Nd4L9zYW

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:34 PM CST reply actions

OK guys

Stomach knotting up. Ready to go.

Dale.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:35 PM CST reply actions

Ditto

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 4:36 PM CST up reply actions

Dynamo Supporters

More from the Hullbird pic.twitter.com/hTqb2deU

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:37 PM CST reply actions

Coulda done without that backpass header.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:38 PM CST reply actions

Carr is a liability with balls in the air. Come on Calen

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:39 PM CST reply actions

Why did Kamara have so much time on that ball? Close him down guys.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:39 PM CST reply actions

Where was that speed from Kamara when he was here?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:42 PM CST reply actions

I want to shove that flag right down that AR’s throat

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:42 PM CST reply actions

Let's keep possession guys

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 4:43 PM CST reply actions

Beautiful play, too bad he couldn't keep that on frame

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 4:44 PM CST reply actions

Ching!! Finish that ball

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:44 PM CST reply actions

Great ball from Camargo

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:45 PM CST reply actions

Simply a clean pass

by RedAce on Nov 6, 2011 4:47 PM CST via mobile up reply actions

Why can’t Hall’s kit have the two stars on it? Anyone know?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:45 PM CST reply actions

Moffat, if you’re going to fire like that from distance, it had better be a shot

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:47 PM CST reply actions

Are you on a delay?

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 4:48 PM CST up reply actions

Don’t know

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:49 PM CST up reply actions

Carr would miss the final now, right?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:55 PM CST reply actions

Come on Carr, Finesse not power in that situation

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 4:55 PM CST reply actions

Exactly, that pass from davis was a gift

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 4:56 PM CST up reply actions

Where is the card for that one Geiger?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:58 PM CST up reply actions

Ridiculous yellow card.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:55 PM CST reply actions

too many bad long passes

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 4:58 PM CST reply actions

Anotehr dangerous moment. Come on Calen. Put one of those away!!!

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 4:58 PM CST reply actions

this will bite us if we dont score :(

by RedAce on Nov 6, 2011 5:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Sinovic is a whining baby, as is Vermes

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:01 PM CST reply actions

Pass that ball Danny!!!

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:02 PM CST reply actions

Collin is a big time turd bird

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:03 PM CST reply actions

Football is not the great uniter. It is the great divider. I am hating the Sporks more and more as time passes

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:05 PM CST reply actions

Big chance here on the free kick

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:06 PM CST reply actions

damn!

by RedAce on Nov 6, 2011 5:06 PM CST via mobile reply actions

What is that, four offside calls now?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:06 PM CST reply actions

I am such a homer

Is it too much to ask to get Cesar tossed for that challenge?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:08 PM CST reply actions

Yes because refs wear oranging hating tinted glasses

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:09 PM CST up reply actions

orange*, though i don’t mind making oranging a word too

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:10 PM CST up reply actions

What is Hainault doing that far north. A pass to the left would have killed us there.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:10 PM CST reply actions

Are you kidding me??

He fell down after the challenge even happened

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:12 PM CST reply actions

Anyone else see Meyers dive? How did the ref buy that dive?

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:12 PM CST reply actions

Meyers is a two bit punk.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:12 PM CST reply actions

Sporting fans now doing a cheer to "Shots" ??

What is this???

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:12 PM CST reply actions

Come on Davis, we can't lose you now

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:14 PM CST reply actions

Not a good thing, Please let Davis be alright. He looks like he is in a lot of pain

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:14 PM CST reply actions

Come on Brad. Come on. Get up.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:14 PM CST reply actions

DAMN DAMN DAMN DAMN

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:15 PM CST reply actions

No no no no no no

Please tell me this is not happening

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:15 PM CST reply actions

Fucking fuck Graham Zusi.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:15 PM CST reply actions

SHIT

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:15 PM CST reply actions

We may be f*cked now

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:16 PM CST reply actions

Come on Dynamo prove me wrong again

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:16 PM CST up reply actions

were so fucked now :/

That fucking ass of Myers

by RedAce on Nov 6, 2011 5:16 PM CST via mobile reply actions

I thought it was Zusi who made the tackle

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:18 PM CST up reply actions

It wasn't their fault, just very unlucky

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:20 PM CST up reply actions

Commentators saying all of our worst thoughts

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:18 PM CST reply actions

This fucking sucks.

I don’t want to ever make excuses but what the fuck are we supposed to do about this?

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"You live and learn. At any rate, you live." -Douglas Adams

Managing Editor of Dynamo Theory
Yo si le voy, le voy al naranja!

by Zach Woosley on Nov 6, 2011 5:20 PM CST reply actions

Keep cheering the Dynamo on, that is all WE can do

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:22 PM CST up reply actions

Moffat on the corners?

I thought we had a different backup

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:21 PM CST reply actions

Would prefer to see Ashe taking the corners.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:22 PM CST reply actions

Is that artifical turf at Livestrong?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:28 PM CST reply actions

No it’s grass, but it’s brand new, just put down sod last week after the rain game against Colorado destroyed it.

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Managing Editor of Dynamo Theory
Yo si le voy, le voy al naranja!

by Zach Woosley on Nov 6, 2011 5:33 PM CST up reply actions

Strained right quadricep for Brad Davis

He could be back for MLS Cup if we can pull something out of our ass here.

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Managing Editor of Dynamo Theory
Yo si le voy, le voy al naranja!

by Zach Woosley on Nov 6, 2011 5:34 PM CST reply actions

#DoitForDavis!

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:41 PM CST reply actions

Tally

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:42 PM CST reply actions

Hall

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:42 PM CST reply actions

The

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:42 PM CST reply actions

Wall

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:43 PM CST reply actions

Some have said that Tally Hall is the Dynamo’s real MVP this season. They are wrong, but today it’s time for them to be right.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:44 PM CST reply actions

Geiger is going to have to put a stop to the Sporks fouling us right and left.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:45 PM CST reply actions

Pass in front of the runner Corey. The front!

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:45 PM CST reply actions

Carr is looking winded.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:47 PM CST reply actions

GOALLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:47 PM CST reply actions

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:48 PM CST reply actions

Gooooaaaallll

Take that bitches!!!

by RedAce on Nov 6, 2011 5:48 PM CST via mobile reply actions

LETS GO DYNAMO!!!!!!!

WE CAN DO THIS.

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:48 PM CST reply actions

Camargo!

Come on!!! You have GOT to put that away!!!!

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:49 PM CST reply actions

Unacceptable

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:49 PM CST up reply actions

damn

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:49 PM CST reply actions

We have got to do better finishing our chances

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:49 PM CST reply actions

COME ON DYNAMO KEEP PROVING MY ASS WRONG

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:50 PM CST reply actions

I love it when that happens

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:50 PM CST up reply actions

AHHHHH

Reminds me of a few years ago when we had the chance to make it 5-0 in the CCL game and it came back to bite us in the return leg.

by Texans 'Til I Die on Nov 6, 2011 5:50 PM CST reply actions

You are not getting past Tally Wall

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:50 PM CST reply actions

Tally Hall.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:51 PM CST reply actions

Martek, that is disgraceful, you know that his name is Tally Wall. Get your head in the game

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:53 PM CST up reply actions

I'm shaking.

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Yo si le voy, le voy al naranja!

by Zach Woosley on Nov 6, 2011 5:53 PM CST reply actions

Me too

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:54 PM CST up reply actions

I am being suddenly reminded of Ashe’s speed on the wing.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:53 PM CST reply actions

Carr better be more careful

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:57 PM CST reply actions

Carr needs to come off for Costly.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:57 PM CST reply actions

Let's do it now

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 5:58 PM CST up reply actions

I would prefer Bruin, need to keep at least some semi speed up there. If Costly comes in, bring him in for Ching

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 5:58 PM CST up reply actions

Three games in 8 days too much for Calen at this point.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 5:58 PM CST reply actions

fuck...take out Carr!!

by RedAce on Nov 6, 2011 6:00 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Have Costly and Espinoza battle it out for best Honduran on the field

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:01 PM CST reply actions

The Dancing Bear is on!

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:03 PM CST reply actions

DANCING BEAR!!!!

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:03 PM CST reply actions

Taylor. Please clear the ball

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:03 PM CST reply actions

Dancing Bear!!!

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:03 PM CST reply actions

DON’T DO THAT TO ME!!!

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:04 PM CST reply actions

Terrible finishing

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:05 PM CST reply actions

now take out Ching!

Don’t overwork the guy because he looks tired

by RedAce on Nov 6, 2011 6:05 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Taylor is doing better on Kamara than Ashe was doing

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:05 PM CST reply actions

Kamara is pressing. That is good as that guy’s performance always went down the greater the pressure

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:06 PM CST reply actions

Good ideas going right now

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:09 PM CST reply actions

GIVE ESPINOZA A RED ALREADY

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:09 PM CST reply actions

Damn people! Finish when you have opportunities.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:09 PM CST reply actions

horrible pass

by RedAce on Nov 6, 2011 6:09 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Like Espinoza going out

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:10 PM CST reply actions

Costly is the only one who can salvage Honduran pride now

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:11 PM CST reply actions

DIVE DIVE DIVE DIVE

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:11 PM CST reply actions

Arnaud you diver! Fuck you

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:12 PM CST reply actions

Geiger got that call right. What a dive

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:12 PM CST reply actions

Geiger's been doing a good job so far

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:13 PM CST up reply actions

Costly!!

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:12 PM CST reply actions

Bodies flying. No calls from Geiger. Fuck him

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:14 PM CST reply actions

I think he’s calling it fairly

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:14 PM CST up reply actions

You’re right of course. He’s exonerated now.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:15 PM CST up reply actions

Ok, thank goodness Bruin is alright

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:15 PM CST reply actions

Who's the captain now?

by DD77DD on Nov 6, 2011 6:16 PM CST reply actions

Maybe boswell?

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:17 PM CST up reply actions

Hmmm. Ashe?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:17 PM CST up reply actions

Cesar, you can shoot from there all you want.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:16 PM CST reply actions

Man, that bouncing ball in the box gave me a mini heart attack

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:18 PM CST reply actions

Kill the Game. Kill the game. Kill it ‘til it’s dead. K-I-L-L Kill the game!

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:19 PM CST reply actions

Seriously

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:20 PM CST up reply actions

Are the Sporks looking tired and sloppy right about now?

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:19 PM CST reply actions

COSTLY!!!! Goaaaalll

"I just copped me an all-things, a professional ball team
Tell me I ain't the illest hustler ya'll seen"

by onegallant on Nov 6, 2011 6:22 PM CST reply actions

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:22 PM CST reply actions

HONDURANS PRIDE IS SAVED IN THIS GAME, COSTLY COSTLY COSTLY!!!!!!

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:22 PM CST reply actions

this is amazing!!!!

by RedAce on Nov 6, 2011 6:23 PM CST via mobile reply actions

That, in one play, is why Costly should start over Carr.

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:23 PM CST reply actions

skc fan

Anybody catch that chick flipping costly off and yelling f**k you?

by HTown80 on Nov 6, 2011 6:23 PM CST via mobile reply actions

Hah

I’ll rewind and see if I can see that later

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:24 PM CST up reply actions

Put a picture up of it if you do find it

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:26 PM CST up reply actions

it was fantastic

by sefskillz on Nov 6, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions

i love

Seeing apposing fans lose their cool. Their tears sustain me

by HTown80 on Nov 6, 2011 6:25 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs

+1,0000

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:26 PM CST up reply actions

Both Houston goals scored in front of the Cauldron. Fuck you you fuckers. Blue Hell this right up your….

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:25 PM CST reply actions

TALLY WALLLLLLL

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:25 PM CST reply actions

The Wall just keeps tallying up the saves

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions

I see what you did there…

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions

CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS?!?

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"You live and learn. At any rate, you live." -Douglas Adams

Managing Editor of Dynamo Theory
Yo si le voy, le voy al naranja!

by Zach Woosley on Nov 6, 2011 6:26 PM CST reply actions

Nope. But I am LOVING it

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions

Agreed

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions

I cannot

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:27 PM CST up reply actions

In two conference finals against KC, the the scoreline is now 4-0

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:27 PM CST reply actions

Oops. someone stepped on the Sporks

One more time.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:27 PM CST reply actions

I am preparing a crow for dinner tonight. It is in the oven and about to come out.

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:28 PM CST reply actions

Any second now....

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:29 PM CST reply actions

This should be it.....

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:30 PM CST reply actions

THE CROW HAS COME OUT! AND IT TASTES AWESOME!!!

by Carl Morandi on Nov 6, 2011 6:31 PM CST reply actions

EASTERN CONFERENCE CHAMPS!!!!!!!!!!

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:31 PM CST reply actions

MLS CUP HERE WE FREAKING COME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:31 PM CST reply actions

YES!

DALE DYNAMO!!!

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"You live and learn. At any rate, you live." -Douglas Adams

Managing Editor of Dynamo Theory
Yo si le voy, le voy al naranja!

by Zach Woosley on Nov 6, 2011 6:32 PM CST reply actions

This conference championship brought to you courtesy of the ever-lovin’ Houston Dynamo!!

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:32 PM CST reply actions

Dale, dale dale DynamoOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:33 PM CST reply actions

As Tally Hall said to Ortiz last week: “This is what the Dynamo do.” Go @HoustonDynamo! Go you Orange!

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:36 PM CST reply actions

Forza Houston HEY!!

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:39 PM CST reply actions

We won the 2007 title after Brian Ching went down with a quad strain in the final against KC. Now it’s Brad Davis’ turn. Only difference is, this time Davis has two weeks to recover, while four years ago, Ching just had the week and couldn’t do it.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:40 PM CST reply actions

YEAH DYNAMO!!!!

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:43 PM CST reply actions

So sad to see Brad on crutches though

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:45 PM CST up reply actions

No homo

But I love all you guys and the Dynamo :D woooooo MLS final!!!!

by RedAce on Nov 6, 2011 6:44 PM CST via mobile reply actions

#Davis4MVP

by Dynamaniac on Nov 6, 2011 6:45 PM CST reply actions

@HoustonDynamo HoustonDynamo
twitvid.com/PWBMN – Video: The Official Viewing Party erupts with the #HoustonDynamo win. #DreamScreamBelieve

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:46 PM CST reply actions

@ChrisCanetti Chris Canetti
So sweet! yfrog.com/nxf22syj

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:47 PM CST reply actions

@dynamotheory Dynamo Theory
SILVERWARE. yfrog.com/hwbravkj #mls #DreamScreamBelieve

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 6:48 PM CST reply actions

Torn quad, Davis likely out for the season.

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"You live and learn. At any rate, you live." -Douglas Adams

Managing Editor of Dynamo Theory
Yo si le voy, le voy al naranja!

by Zach Woosley on Nov 6, 2011 6:54 PM CST reply actions

Which is to say...

Out for the final game of the season.

Which, you know what, take the time to rest Brad. You deserve it. You know the team will come out and play determined. They proved they can play tough and play the game they want to play. Something tells me this team can do it one more time, reaching deep down into the depths to pull out the remaining reserves.

-- "...I was sick, napping, and then woke up and came to the computer to read a note from the Gingered Angel of Doom..." Martek - Dynamo Theory Blog

by Fuzion on Nov 6, 2011 7:02 PM CST up reply actions

Heavily sucks. I feel like I did when Ching went out after the 2007 Western win over KC. Worried, but relying on Wounded Warrior syndrome to see them through.

"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie

by Martek on Nov 6, 2011 7:04 PM CST up reply actions

Here's the thing I'm most impressed with...

Davis going down only seemed to fuel the fire once half-time was over. Seriously, that’s the most determined I’ve seen this squad in a long while. They looked tough, and I’m going to say the word again, determined.

Seriously, who the hell were we to ever doubt these guys? This team looks really good heading into next season. Imagine…a full season with Carmago, Moffat and Costly…

Let’s go Dynamo. 1 more to prove to the world once again…

#DreamScreamBELIEVE
#WeAreOrange

Let’s do this.

-- "...I was sick, napping, and then woke up and came to the computer to read a note from the Gingered Angel of Doom..." Martek - Dynamo Theory Blog

by Fuzion on Nov 6, 2011 6:58 PM CST reply actions