Weekly update: Salt Lake skirmish

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.

HOUSTON DYNAMO IN THE COMMUNITY

On Wednesday, October 4, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Kevin Goldthwaite, Chris Aloisi and Alejandro Moreno will be at Mi Tienda (HEB store), located at 1630 Spencer Hwy, in South Houston, TX 77587. There, they will be signing autographs to Mi Tienda patrons during the store's grand opening week.

On Thursday, October 5, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Zach Wells, Paul Dalglish, and Brad Davis will be at the HEB located at 6210 Fairmont Pkwy, in Pasadena, TX 77502. There, they will be signing autographs to HEB patrons.

On Thursday, October 5, from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., Stuart Holden will be at MI TIENDA (HEB store), located at 1630 Spencer Hwy, in South Houston, TX 77587. There he will be signing autographs for Mi Tienda patrons.

On Thursday, October 5, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., Julian Nash will be at the Hilton Garden Inn Westbelt, located at 6855 Beltway 8, Houston, TX 77072. There, he will be representing the Dynamo at the Asian Chamber of Commerce's Building Fund Kick-Off Reception.

CHECK OUT THE DYNAMO ON TV AND RADIO

Houston Dynamo Head Coach Dominic Kinnear and Forward Brian Ching will be this week's guests on ESPN 790 AM's Dynamo Power Hour, which now airs every Wednesday, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. On Wednesday's show, Kinnear and Ching will discuss the team's performance in their match against D.C. United, and give their thoughts on their upcoming contest against Real Salt Lake.

TV Informa 43's "Dynamo TV", is your best source for Dynamo-related news and information. The show airs every Tuesday, from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Among other topics, Danny Gonzalez will talk about the Dynamo's performance against D.C. United, and also about the team's upcoming game against Real Salt Lake.

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 8:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Alex Soler has the Dynamo covered. On Thursdays, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and again from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Soler hosts "Cadena Deportiva" on KYST 920 AM. In his show, Soler discusses the day's events, takes calls from fans, and features interviews with special guests. On Sundays, Soler hosts "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 in-depth analysis and information from Major League Soccer and other soccer leagues throughout Latin America and Europe.

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