HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Dynamo captured one of three remaining Western Conference Playoff spots on Saturday, defeating D.C. United, 1-0.
The game between both teams was an even contest until the 86th minute. It was then that Brad Davis put a cross from the left side of the field, which was deflected by fellow Dynamo Paul Dalglish inside the box. In spite of the deflection, Brian Ching was able to score the only goal of the game with a stunning bicycle kick that United Goalkeeper Troy Perkins simply could not stop.
With the victory, the first for the team in its last three games, Houston (11-8-11) recaptures the second spot in the Western Conference, only two points ahead of Chivas USA and five points behind conference leader FC Dallas.
HOUSTON DYNAMO PRACTICE SCHEDULE, OCTOBER 2-6
Monday, October 2: 1:00-2:00 p.m., Pin Oak Middle School (Part of Houston Dynamo Community Day)
Tuesday, October 3: 9:30-11:00 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field.
Wednesday, October 4: * OFF *
Thursday, October 5: 9:30-11:00 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field.
Friday, October 6: 9:30-11:00 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field
* TEAM LEAVES FOR SALT LAKE CITY *
PLAYOFF TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Houston Dynamo Playoff tickets are now on sale! Come to Robertson Stadium to cheer on your home team as it makes its very first playoff appearance. Tickets available are for the first round only. Ticket prices will remain consistent with 2006 regular-season pricing. Dynamo full-season ticket holders will automatically receive admission to this game as part of their 2006 package. Season-ticket holders are to use Bonus game 4/Game 20B tickets for this contest. To purchase your tickets, call the Houston Dynamo Ticket Office, at 713-276-7500, or Ticketmaster. You can also purchase them online, at www.houstondynamo.com.
2007 SEASON TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
2007 Houston Dynamo Season Tickets are now on sale only by calling the Houston Dynamo at 713-276-7500. After a successful inaugural season, and a great response from Houston fans, the Dynamo has expanded its benefits for season ticket holders, and VIP Club Members. Houston Dynamo season ticket holders receive some of the best benefits in Texas pro sports. Packages are flexible and affordable for both families and corporate clients. The Dynamo will feature a variety of new ticket packages in 2007, including the "Birthday Package". Hurry to purchase the best seats at Robertson Stadium! To purchase your 2007 season tickets, call the Houston Dynamo Ticket Office at 713-276-7500.
ONLY ONE HOME GAME TO GO
Now that they've clinched a playoff spot in the Western Conference, the Houston Dynamo are gearing up for their final home game of the season. On Saturday, October 14, Houston will close out the regular season against the team that paid it its first visit: the Colorado Rapids. Houston holds a 2-1-0 record against the Rapids, who currently hold the fourth and last spot in the race for the 2006 MLS Cup Playoffs in the Western Conference. To purchase your tickets, please call the Houston Dynamo Ticket Office at 713-276-7500, or log on to www.houstondynamo.com.
KINNEAR'S CONVERSATION
Houston Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear will be answering fan 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", located on the right hand side of the page. Selected questions will be answered in an online article every Thursday.
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