Soccer Science: Jellyfish stings

Now that the palpitations have settled, and our eyes turn towards the northeast, I, like everyone else, can only think about the metaphorical use of jellyfish stings as they apply to the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Eastern Conference Semis Leg 2: Winning by losing?

The Houston Dynamo entered Wednesday night's match against Sporting Kansas City with a two goal aggregate lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They knew what they had to do to survive. It took everyone and everything, but survive they did. Dynamo Theory examines the game as only Dynamo Theory can.

Game Thread: Dynamo vs. Sporting KC, 2012 MLS Playoffs - Eastern Conference Semifinals, Second Leg

The Dynamo lead 2-0, we're 90 minutes from the conference finals!

Eastern Conference Semis, Leg Two: Unfinished Business in Kansas City

While Sunday's 2-0 victory at home was a massive step in the right direction, this is far from over. Expect another postseason battle in Kansas City as both sides look to erase the past Wednesday night.

Jermaine Taylor practices on Tuesday, will be a gametime decision

MLS Soccer beat writer Darrell Lovell, who covers the Houston Dynamo, reported today that defender Jermaine Taylor practiced with the team. Yesterday, Taylor sat out of practice after leaving the Dynamo vs SKC game on Sunday with an apparent knee injury.

Coach Dominic Kinnear told Lovell while Taylor practiced, he'd be a gametime decision on Wednesday night.

Houston would more than likely slide Andre Hainault into the starting role, while rookie standout Warren Creavalle could make the final 18.

Stay tuned to Dynamo Theory for further updates and all your playoff coverage.

A letter of apology to the SKC fan in Row E

On November 4th, 2012, a lone fedora-wearing SKC fan made the poor decision of sitting in Section 210, surrounded by orange. What follows is a potentially sarcastic written letter of apology to said fan.

Jermaine Taylor doesn't practice

Jose de Jesus Ortiz posted on Twitter a short time ago that Jermaine Taylor did not practice with the team today. With only one full day of practice remaining before the Wednesday playoff match against Sporting Kansas City in the 2nd leg of the Conference semifinals, Taylor looks doubtful to play. Kinnear has been quoted as saying Warren Creavalle could find himself positioned in the 18, and we feel pretty confident in concluding Andre Hainault would start opposite Bobby Boswell at Center Back.

Jermaine Taylor, who injured knee Sunday, didn't train today. Expect Hainault to start, Creavallle on team sheet if Taylor is out.

— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) November 5, 2012

Kinnear: If (Taylor is out) you could see Warren sliding into the 18. In a game like this, you need fighters, and he’s a fighter."

— Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) November 5, 2012

Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City: Pregame soundbytes match 2

Listen to coach Dominic Kinnear, striker Will Bruin, goalkeeper Tally Hall, and captain Brad Davis talk about the upcoming match in Kansas City. The Dynamo hold a 2-0 lead heading into the final match of the series.

The Video Room: Dynamo vs SKC match 1 post-game reactions

Post-game reactions, press conference, and game highlights of the 2-0 Dynamo win against Sporting Kansas City.

Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City: Taking care of business

The Houston Dynamo got a big 2-0 win over Sporting Kansas City in their first leg of the Eastern Conference semifinal showdown. Adam Moffat and Will Bruin scored the goals, sending the crowd home happy.

Game Thread: Dynamo vs. Sporting KC, 2012 MLS Playoffs - Eastern Conference Semifinals First Leg

The Dynamo host familiar foe Sporting KC in the first leg of their 2012 Eastern Conference Semifinal match-up. Join in and discus the match!

Dynamo vs Sporting Kansas City: Rivalry renewed in MLS Cup Playoffs

Sunday afternoon, BBVA Compass Stadium will host its first playoff game. The Houston Dynamo will look to capitalize on home field advantage going into the first leg of their playoff match against rival Sporting Kansas City.