Pablo Ricchetti and Adrian Serioux centrally, and Juan Toja and Arturo Alvarez in attacking positions on the flanks. That would leave out Brazilian star Denilson. Kenny Cooper returned from a broken leg to play 90 minutes against the Wizards, and while Morrow said he could partner Carlos Ruiz up top, Abe Thompson might remain in the spot. Center back Alex Yi also returned to action during the week, and could start in central defense along with Clarence Goodson. But who they start in front of is maybe the biggest question, whether it is veteran Dario Sala or Ray Burse, who made his MLS debut this year. "I'm looking to see what guys are going to step up and show me they have the right fight and the right character," Morrow said. ... FC Dallas do have some history to overcome, most notably their performance against their in-state rivals, who they have beaten just once (and never in Houston). "People can talk about their record against us but that's something that doesn't really matter," Alvarez said. "It's a totally different game. I think we're going to come out with all that we got. It's time to go all the way. We definitely have the talent to do it. With a lot of hard work, I think we can get it done." ... As well, FCD has not progressed beyond the first round just seven times in nine all-time trips to the MLS Cup Playoffs -- including each of the last three, where they held home-field advantage in the series finale on every occasion. But that's nothing Morrow wants to hear about. "We're not going to have any negativity surrounding the team," he said. "Any negative crap we see, we have a trash can that we're throwing it all into because we're not going to have any negativity. Everything will be positive. That's the approach we want going into the playoffs."
