6 months ago Article 14 comments

2012 MLS Cup: Finding hope in dissappointment

The Houston Dynamo ended up on the wrong side of the scoreline in the 2012 MLS Cup, but there are plenty of reasons to be proud of 2012 and look towards a bright 2013.

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Game Thread: Dynamo vs. LA Galaxy - 2012 MLS Cup Final

After two weeks of build-up the day is here. The Houston Dynamo face the LA Galaxy for a the 2012 MLS Cup.

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2102 MLS Cup Final: Why the Dynamo will win on Saturday

While everyone talks about Beckham, the Dynamo are quietly working on a plan to spoil the party. Here's why they'll accomplish their goal.

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2012 MLS Cup Final: One Last Orange Afternoon

We are now, at the most, about two hours of play away from the crowning of a league champion. On Saturday afternoon, the Dynamo face off against the LA Galaxy with silverware on the line.

6 months ago Article 7 comments

2012 MLS Cup Final: Soccer media wags the dog

In the latest Ordinary Orange Observations, I take a look at how soccer media is covering the departure of David Beckham more than they should, taking focus off a great soccer championship game.

6 months ago Article 13 comments

2012 MLS Cup Final: Who Doesn't Respect the Dynamo?

If you are hoping for a 'Can't get no respect' a la Rodney Dangerfield article then you may be disappointed. But if you want to see who it really is that's ignoring the Dynamo then you may find the answer an interesting one.

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2012 MLS Cup Dynamo press conference

Hear from President Chris Canetti, coach Dominic Kinnear, and players Brad Davis, Tally Hall, Boniek Garcia and Will Bruin leading up to the 2012 MLS Cup.

6 months ago Article 10 comments

MLS Cup Final: More Than Simply #8v9

After Houston and LA clinched their spots in an MLS Cup Final rematch, fans took to Twitter to speak out against the injustice of the current playoff format. While we can argue ad nauseum on the merits of the American playoff system, one fact remains clear - based on the current format, LA and Houston are the teams most deserving of a return to the MLS Cup Final.

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2012 MLS Cup Final: Soccer Science Edition

Mac Kandji is arguably the best player on the Dynamo in terms of creating scoring chances for himself. Unfortunately, he is without a doubt the worst at finishing said chances.

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2012 MLS Cup: Dynamo looking to send full squad to LA

News and notes from around the Dynamo world leading up to the MLS Cup.