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Foul Play? SKC fouls Dynamo 25 times in win

When does a physical match become more than just that? In Sunday's win over the Houston Dynamo, Sporting Kansas City committed 25 total fouls. Was this a tactical move, signs of a growing rivalry, or a referee with no control?

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Foul Play? SKC fouls Dynamo 25 times in win

When does a physical match become more than just that? In Sunday's win over the Houston Dynamo, Sporting Kansas City committed 25 total fouls. Was this a tactical move, signs of a growing rivalry, or a referee with no control?

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Dynamo travel to Toronto looking for road points

The Dynamo are highly successful at home, evidenced by their record setting match last weekend. Road play however has been extremely poor and Houston will be looking to turn around those results when they visit BMO Field to face Toronto FC.

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Dynamo are Invincible at Home

With Sunday's 2-1 win over the Chicago Fire, the Houston Dynamo moved past RSL to set a new MLS record for unbeaten matches at home. The coach and players may downplay the feat, but I'm here to tell you it's a big deal - and it's all for the fans.

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Dynamo Fall to Timbers: What Went Wrong?

The Houston Dynamo were handed a 2-0 loss at the hands of the Portland Timbers after a terrible second half performance. What went wrong, who's at fault, and will the road woes continue?

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Houston Dynamo Must Find a Way to Win on the Road

The Houston Dynamo love home cooking - evidenced by their 34 game home unbeaten streak. In order to secure their position as a dominate force in MLS, they have to turn around their road woes. 2013 is a new opportunity for change.

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Dynamo Defense Looks to Contain Wondolowski

The Dynamo defense has stifled Chris Wondolowski over the years. MLS' top weapon has scored on every team in the league - except Houston. The Dynamo will welcome San Jose to BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday night and will look to contain Wondo again.

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Herculez Gomez Talks Dynamo, Seattle, and CCL.

Santos Laguna and USMNT striker Herculez Gomez talks with the Ordinary Orange Fan about the Houston Dynamo, the upcoming CCL semifinals against Seattle, and more.

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CCL: Dynamo Aim for Win in Estadio Corona

Santos deserves the confidence they showed after last Tuesday's 1-0 loss to the Houston Dynamo. Afterall, Liga MX dominates MLS in international competition. The men in orange have a tough task ahead, but could be the team to humble Los Guerreros.

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Giles Barnes Set to Revive Dynamo Attack

Giles Barnes is building on a successful start to his Dynamo career. 2013 is the year where he takes control of the Dynamo midfield and leads the team in the offensive attack.

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Dynamo/CSN Agreement is Golden for Houston

The Houston Dynamo took a giant leap in the Houston media landscape by reaching an agreement with Comcast SportsNet Houston to broadcast 15-20 games for the next three years.

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Dynamo Supporters End on High Note

Dynamo supporters banded together towards the latter end of the season, created an incredible atmosphere in BBVA Compass Stadium, and made the MLS Cup feel like a home game - complete with an orange tint.

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2012 MLS Cup: 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.

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BBVA Compass Stadium: A look back

Co-Managing Editor Ordinary Orange Fan takes a look back at the inaugural season of BBVA Compass Stadium, discusses the Dynamo's dominance in Houston, and gives you his favorite moments at the Dynamo's new home.

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Has Cam Weaver Earned a Starting Spot?

Cam Weaver is sitting on 9 goals through 8 appearances in the Reserve League in 2012. With Houston's continuous offensive struggles, could he earn a starting spot heading into the final two games of the regular season and provide a much needed spark?

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Why Houston is desperate for the 4-4-2

Houston's transition to the 4-3-3 seems to be negatively impacting their two most offensive players - Brad Davis and Will Bruin. Here's why the Dynamo need to scrap the new formation and go back to their roots, the 4-4-2.

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