Unbeaten in its last six games, Houston Dynamo looks to obtain its seventh victory of the season on Tuesday, July 4, against the Columbus Crew.
With the 1-1 tie against Chivas USA, Houston maintains its hold on the second spot in the Western Conference with 23 points, 4 points away from FC Dallas, which continues to lead the conference.
Houston and Columbus will meet for the first time in the history of both clubs on Tuesday, July 4th. Columbus comes into this game riding on a five-game losing streak, having last won on June 3 against FC Dallas. The Dynamo has not won since June 17, when it beat Real Salt Lake, 2-1.
WHAT'S NEXT?
In a rematch of last week's game, which ended with a 1-1 stalemate, the Dynamo will host Chivas USA at Robertson Stadium on Saturday, July 8th, at 4 p.m. CT. Both teams are in the race for this year's playoffs, and Chivas USA sits only 1 point behind the Dynamo for second place in the Western Conference standings.
HOUSTON DYNAMO PRACTICE SCHEDULE, JULY 3-JULY 7
Monday, July 3: 9:30-11:00 a.m., at Robertson Stadium
Tuesday, July 4: HOUSTON DYNAMO VS. COLUMBUS CREW
Wednesday, July 5: 9:30-11: 00 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field, University of Houston * (PRACTICE OPTIONAL) *
Thursday, July 6: 9:30-11:00 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field, University of Houston
Friday, July 7: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Robertson Stadium
WELCOME BACK, CHINGY!
After returning from World Cup duty, Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching will play in Houston for the first time since May 6 this Tuesday against Columbus. Although he has not scored or earned assists in the first two games since his return, Ching is still among those leading the league in goals scored (7), shots on goal (17), and game-winning goals (2).
MLS GOAL OF THE WEEK NOMINEE
Houston Dynamo midfielder Dwayne De Rosario has been nominated for MLS Goal of the week! His solid shot from 22 yards out against Chivas USA is certainly attractive enough to take this week's top honor. To vote, go to Major League Soccer's website, www.mlsnet.com, and vote for Sierra Mist's Goal of the Week. This week's winner will be revealed on Wednesday, July 5.
LOCAL TIES
Columbus Crew defender Rusty Pierce lives in The Woodlands, TX. So far this season, he has played in 10 games, all of them as a starter. Midfielder Jacob Thomas is from Jamestown, TX. He has played eight games this season, six as a starter.
A TEST FOR THE DYNAMO DEFENSE
MLS' current leading scorer Ante Razov, and fellow Chivas teammates Juan Fransisco Palencia and Claudio Suárez travel to Houston this weekend to take on the Dynamo for the second time this season. One of the top offensive threats in the league, Chivas' lineup is full of capable goal scorers. It will be up to Pat Onstad, Wade Barrett, and other Dynamo defenders to shut down the Chivas offense.
JOIN THE HOUSTON DYNAMO THIS 4TH OF JULY!
If you enjoy sports, barbeque, and a great concert, well, you're in luck! For as low as $88, you and your family can have access to our 4th of July Extravaganza. This includes four game tickets to the Houston Dynamo vs. Columbus Crew game, and four passes to the July 4th Backyard Barbeque, featuring live entertainment, all-you-can-eat BBQ, and pre-game activities from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..
Celebrations will continue with an aerial exhibition and a military flyover, prior to kick off at 7:30 PM (CT). After the game, there will be a post-game concert by Country Singer Roger Creager, where fans can celebrate the game with friends and family. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact the Houston Dynamo, at 713-276-7500, or log on to www.houstondynamo.com
COME WATCH THE DYNAMO AND ALL THE WORLD CUP ACTION
The Bull and Bear Tavern and Eatery is the official site of Houston Dynamo's away game viewing parties. Make sure you arrive early for the best seats. Drink specials, t-shirt giveaways and opportunities to sign-up for the chance to win great Dynamo merchandise are available. Plus, you can catch all the World Cup action from June 9th-July 9th. The Bull and Bear Tavern is located at 11980 Westheimer Rd, Suite A, Houston, TX 77077. For more information, call (281) 496-6655.
SEND YOUR FAVORITE DYNAMO PLAYERS TO THE ALL STAR GAME!
Voting to the 2006 MLS All-Star Game in Chicago is now open to soccer fans all over Houston. Since voting ends this Friday, July 7, this is your chance to send Brian Ching, Dwayne De Rosario, Pat Onstad, Alejandro Moreno, or any of your favorite players to play against defending Premiere League Champion, Chelsea FC. To vote, log on to www.houstondynamo.com. Fans may vote up to 10 times a day.
HOUSTON DYNAMO IN THE COMMUNITY
On Thursday, July 6, 2006 Ricardo Clark will appear at the Children's Museum of Houston during Family Night from 6-7:30 p.m. He will be promoting exercise and will meet/greet patrons, sign autographs, and do a 15 minute presentation for groups of kids.
On Saturday, July 9, 2006 Aaron Lanes will sign autographs at the North Channel Coalition's Fuddruckers Benefit to raise money for a women's shelter. This will take place at the Fuddruckers at 855 Normandy, Houston, TX 77015
KINNEAR'S CONVERSATION
Houston Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear will be answering fans' questions every week of the 2006 season via the Houston Dynamo web site, www.houstondynamo.com. Fans can submit questions by navigating to the "Fans" section of the website, and clicking on the link "Kinnear's Conversation" on the right hand side of the page. Selected questions will be answered in an online article every Thursday.
CHECK OUT THE DYNAMO ON TV AND RADIO
Houston Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear and star forward Brian Ching were this week's guest on ESPN 790 AM's Dynamo Power Hour, which aired on Monday, July 3rd, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. Both Kinnear and Ching discussed the teams' performance in their match against Chivas USA, and gave their thoughts on the team's upcoming contest against the Columbus Crew.
TV Informa 43's "Dynamo TV", is your best source for Dynamo-related news and information. The show airs tonight from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Danny Gonzalez and Mirko Castillo will talk about Houston Dynamo's performance against Chivas USA last Tuesday, and the match against the Columbus Crew. A live broadcast of the Dynamo-Crew game will follow the show at 7:30 p.m.
Radio Concierto 101.7 FM's "La Hora del Dynamo" gives you one full hour of everything you need to know about the Houston Dynamo. Hosted by Dagoberto Puello, Daniel Mejía, Hector López, and Ricardo Palacio, the show features interviews and in-depth coverage of anything and everything related to the Dynamo. The show airs every Friday, from 8 to 9 p.m.
Alex Soler has the Dynamo covered. Every Thursday, from 9:00 to 10: 00 a.m., he gives in-depth coverage of the team in his show "Cadena Deportiva", which airs on KYST 920 AM. This Thursday, Soler will have information related to the World Cup and Major League Soccer, as well as live interviews with directors of local soccer leagues. On Sunday, it's "La Media Hora del Dynamo" in La Tremenda 1010 AM, from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. On this show, Alex talks about the previous night's game, featuring interviews with the Dynamo's outstanding player of the game and in-depth analysis of the game.
FC BARCELONA INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!
Individual tickets to the FC Barcelona doubleheader are now on sale! Don't miss this opportunity to watch the greatest sporting event of the year! Watch players like Ronaldinho, Lionel Messi, Samuel Eto'o, and Rafael Márquez battle Cuauhtémoc Blanco and Pavel Pardo at Reliant Stadium on Wednesday, August 9. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please call the Houston Dynamo Ticket Office, at 713-276-7500, or log on to www.houstondynamo.com.
"LA DOCE"
"La Doce", the new "Dynamo Barra Official." is now in full swing. This new cheering section is located in section 217 of Robertson stadium, and tickets cost $12. Fans can reserve seats by calling (713) 276-7500, logging on to www.houstondynamo.com, or by visiting any Ticketmaster location.
