A Shock Dynamo prediction, and we turn to ALL for the final word
by Martek on Sep 20, 2011 10:42 AM CDT
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PrintI include this piece not to freak out your Tuesday, as it's quite possible that only Playtherapy and I will remember this piece of music, Dynamo Beat by Shock.
It's oddly, and weirdly fascinating in that, while you can dance to it, you have to ask the question, do you really want to?
What does this all have to do with the Dynamo Beat we witnessed on Saturday night? Well, first off, the team won the game, and that is an almost entirely good thing. The way it was done was nice, another late goal, and what a goal. I was right behind Luis Camargo when he whipped that cross in there. It arced in perfectly. The ball was a pure, no thought involved, timing dink that just dropped out of the sky onto the right-footed Dancing Bear's left foot.
Now THAT is the kind of cross we have been lacking since Stuart Holden (no stranger to dance floor beats himself) heeded the silvery siren call of the British Isles (not to mention English pound sterling). How many waist-high or lower crosses do we see from Dynamo wingers that get blocked or cleared? Far, far too many. And that, more than Will Bruin's so bright (I gotta wear shades) future, is what gives me hope around here.
And here's a question for the panel, Camargo's loan deal only goes through this year, correct? Anyone have any feelings/info on his longer-term future in Orange?
So as we go into this week, about to face the Frisco ISD Home xi at Robertson North, what kind of Dynamo Beat do we all expect to see? The thing is, until they actually win on the road, you have to assume in all reality the worse. We hope for better, and indeed, there are many reasons to, but then again, there were many, many reasons to be optimistic going into Vancouver as well as Columbus. So, I will note the reasons why we should feel optimistic here:
1. Frisco's recent run of poor form;
2. Their midweek ConcaChampions game against UNAM Pumas;
3. An obviously tiring squad as the season has run on.
4. A motivated return of Brian Ching, who has always done well against the South Okies.
5. Enter more reasons here
Now, that being said, do I feel optimistic? No. I feel hopeful. I feel like turning the northern horizon into a bright Orange sky. I want to crush those guys. But to let my true feelings about Dallas be known, I turn, as I frequently do in times of tied tongues, to the always great Austin Lounge Lizards. Enjoy.
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Camargo's loan
all mls loan deals require the option for the club to extend, as far as i know camargo’s wouldn’t be any different, only a few in the league could i see being an exception to this, such as charlie davies perhaps.
On a side note Dominic Orduro is actually getting quite close to his 15 goal season prediction… good for him.
by Futbol anonymous on Sep 20, 2011 11:33 AM CDT reply actions
if the Dynamo beat Frisco not only would it make my day but it would make September feel like a great month. I hope the guys bring there A game because they know many Dynamo fans are going over there. If the Dynamo win, the victory will feel sweet if Camargo can keep on doing those dangerous passes and if Costly can finally score against a team we dearly hate!
by RedAce on Sep 20, 2011 11:36 AM CDT via mobile reply actions
Listening to Dominic Kinnear on World Football Daily right now
Highlights and takeaways:
Dynamo is working with MLS to obviate any road issues early in the season while the stadium is being finished. Among the things being discussed are:
1. Having a bye week or two put in there.
2. Playing some games at Reliant if necessary, which would be preferable to an extended road trip.
3. The Bobby Lennox Celtic Supporters Group here in Houston now meets at the Firkin and Phoenix on Westheimer and Hazard (MUCH closer to me than the Bull and Bear! YAY!)
4. Home form excellent, but we have to win on the road if for no other reason to keep people from asking the same question over and over.
5. Kinda like the playoff format because it’s high pressure and no one’s really out of it. (Typical coach!)
6. Playoff format increases excitement.
7. Among best aspect of the season this year is seeing all of the new stadia.
8. LA is far and away the most consistent team, just winning constantly with no bad patches.
9. Hope DPs are in the future, but “you have to have the money.” (Hmmm) The fans are itching for it. Hopefully in the next 0-6 months, we can have “a DP or two in the back pocket.”
Nice interview.
"We don't care who finishes second." -- Celtic's Peter Lowrie
Camargo (and other stuffs)
I’d be very happy to extend him a contract, at this point. Now, he may very well crash and burn the rest of the season but I highly doubt it, I think the more time he has playing with the team you’re going to see more and more from him.
To add to this I was listening to Glenn Davis’ show last night and he was chatting with Kinnear, who said that Camargo is actually quicker than he has shown and that he hopes that as Camargo gets more comfortable he’ll start using that quickness more in getting forward. That got me all warm and fuzzy inside because it’s exactly what we’ve been looking for: a midfielder who can control, pass and get forward in a position to make the defense uncomfortable. We saw with that pass to Bruin (along with others he’s made) what he’s capable of as far as passing, and he’s shown he can put some muscle in the midfield and looks very comfortable on the ball. I honestly didn’t know he had some quickness in him, and I can see from his perspective that he’s new to the team and still on loan so you don’t want to try and immediately throw everything out there, at that spot you definitely have to “feel” it out first. And on the evidence thus far to me he’s earned a contract. Now, a DP-level contract? We’ll see about that…again, if his play continues on its trajectory I could see that and think its justified. He appears to only get better as he gets more comfortable, and he’s already notched an assist in what, 1.5 games as a starter? I don’t recall him making a shot on goal yet but I can see him getting into the box and causing bother. If he’s wanting $400-500K I think its worth it. If he’s a big part of scoring more goals – either by himself (less likely) or assisting others (more likely) – then he’s an investment worth making.
And as for Plastic People from Plano, this….of all the road games we’ve squandered, had taken away, or were simply outplayed…not this game. You can lose every other game on the road this season, but this game: go out and bring me back scalps. That is all
I picked some fourth option
We beat FCD so bad that we’re handed the MLS cup and somehow get the supporters shield. Because we need to play like that could actually happen =)
damn skippy!
Some how the refs that screwed us from other games admit it because of how amazing we play in this and they somehow against all odds reverse their results and US soccer and the MLS elites say that it’s fine by them.
The hard part isn’t the details of what happens after we play that awesome…it’s playing that awesome =) But we can do it! I’m thinking Tally Hall hat trick. He scores 2 from goal kicks and 1 from an offsides call.
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