The Houston Dynamo will travel north of the border today, for their first-ever visit to Toronto. Fresh off a 3-1 win over Colorado on Saturday, May 5, the Men in Orange will be looking to collect back-to-back victories for the first time this season. As a matter of fact, the last time the team won consecutive regular-season contests was July 8-15, 2006, when it beat Chivas USA (3-1, Robertson Stadium), and the Kansas City Wizards (3-2 at Arrowhead Stadium).
Toronto FC will also come to this game looking for its second-straight "W" after garnering their first victory of the season over the Chicago Fire. Former Dynamo Kevin Goldthwaite scored Toronto's second goal of the game at the 51st minute of play. The Canadian side won the match, 3-2.
Kickoff for this contest is slated for 6:00 p.m. CT. Channels 55 and 43, as well as 790 AM, "The Sports Animal", and La Norteña, 850 AM and 101.7 FM will broadcast the game.
HOUSTON DYNAMO PRACTICE SCHEDULE, MAY 14-MAY 18
Monday, May 14: 10:00-11:30 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field, * Travel Day to Toronto
Tuesday, May 15: 1:00-2:30 p.m. ET, BMO Field, Toronto
Wednesday, May 16: Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC, 6:00 pm. CT
Thursday, May 17: Travel Day to Houston *
Friday, May 18: 10:00-11:30 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field
WHAT'S NEXT?
A Clash of the Titans is in the air for next weekend, as the Houston Dynamo welcome the New England Revolution to Robertson Stadium. The teams have not met since the Dynamo beat New England 4-3 in penalty kicks for the MLS Cup Championship last November. During the 2006 regular season both teams battled to 1-1 draws in the two games they played. The last time the Houston Dynamo won a regular-season contest against New England was on October 1, 2005. The game was played at Gillette Stadium, where the team, then known as the San Jose Earthquakes, beat the Revs 2-0. Brian Ching, assisted by Kevin Goldthwaite, and Dwayne De Rosario (unassisted) scored both goals. Kickoff for this contest is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. CT. Fox Soccer Channel, and La Norteña, 850 AM and 101.7 FM will broadcast this contest.
COME JOIN US FOR ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERRITAGE NIGHT!
May is National Asian Heritage Month. The Houston Dynamo will celebrate its Asian Pacific American Heritage Night this Saturday, May 19, as it plays host to the New England Revolution. Join us for a night in which we will celebrate Asian food, music, and culture! Among other activities, students from Kolter Middle School will participate in a Parade of Nations and a short Japanese performance. For more information, contact the Houston Dynamo at 713-276-7500. Speaking of which, Dynamo forward Brian Ching will be visiting Kolter Middle School this Wednesday, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., to kick off our celebration. There, he will speak to students in the school cafeteria.
PARTICIPATE IN DYNAMO MEDIA MATCH I
Join us for competition, fun, food and charity as Houston-area media has the chance to face off on the same field the Dynamo trains. All accredited Dynamo media is invited to this event on Wednesday, June 6, 11:30 a.m. (following Dynamo practice).
We'll start with a media soccer match, two 20-minute halves at the UH Carl Lewis Track (don't worry-we'll play half field) followed by lunch at the VIP tent at Robertson Stadium. Dynamo coaches will be on hand to supervise the media performance, and selected Dynamo players will also be able to offer their post-game critiques.
Here's one of the best parts: in honor of every media member participating, the Dynamo will donate $100 each to Dynamo Charities and Kicks for Kids. We encourage each media outlet to match this donation, or contribute whatever the outlet can provide. We'll announce this amount and mention each outlet at our game the next night, June 7, against the Colorado Rapids.
In the spirit of competition, we will also invite each member of the winning team to be introduced prior to this June 7 game (8:00pm kick). And, any media member participating in Media Match I will be invited, along with your families or friends, to join us, complementary, for the game against Colorado. We look forward to your participation! Please rsvp to press@houstondynamo.com by Wednesday, May 30. If you have any questions about the event, please call Lester Gretsch at (832) 633-0632 or Steve Mark at (713) 276-7521.
CHECK OUT OUR NEW MAGAZINE SHOW!
The historic broadcast platform the Houston Dynamo have put together for 2007
continues to strengthen this week, when the new magazine show, "The Dynamo Soccer
Report with Glenn Davis" airs on Friday on KTBU Channel 55.
The show, which will also give coverage to college, high school and youth soccer, is
hosted by nationally-known sportscaster Glenn Davis. The "Dynamo Soccer Report with
Glenn Davis" is 30 minutes in length, and features reports by longtime Houston sportscaster Craig Roberts, and Todd Freed, who highlights the best action of high school soccer.
The show airs every Friday, from 6:00 to 6:30 p.m. The "Dynamo
Soccer Report with Glenn Davis" also repeats on Saturdays, from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m.
Also don't forget our other magazine show, "Dynamo TV", hosted by Ernesto Del Valle and Lester Gretsch. "Dynamo TV", which features in-depth analysis and interviews on the Dynamo, airs on Wednesdays, from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. on TV Informa Channel 43.
CHECK OUT THE DYNAMO ON TV AND RADIO
The Houston Dynamo will be on TV and Radio more than any other club in MLS history
this year. English radio broadcasts are handled by 790 AM The Sports Animal.
Houston Dynamo Director of Public Relations Steve Mark handles the play-by-play.
790 AM also has a weekly magazine show "The Dynamo Power Hour with Glenn
Davis" every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. La Norteña 850 AM and 101.7 FM handles
Spanish Radio Broadcasts. Dagoberto Puello and Daniel Mejia are in charge of the play-by-play and color commentary for the second-straight season. Both announcers are also in charge of the station's weekly magazine show "La Hora del Dynamo," which is
on the air on Mondays from 7-8 p.m. KTBU Channel 55 handles English TV
broadcasts, doing a total of 15 for 2007. Charlie Pallilo does the play-by-play, while
Glenn Davis and Ty Keough handle the commentary. Finally, TV Informa 43
handles Spanish TV broadcasts. Ernesto Del Valle does the play-by-play, with Gustavo Rangel doing the color commentary.
AFTER THE GAME, AND WHEN THE TEAM'S AWAY
Catch your Houston Dynamo on the road this season and cheer them on even when
they're not at home!
All Houston Dynamo watch parties will take place at the Bull & Bear Tavern and
Eatery. Make sure you arrive early for the best seats. There also will be drink specials
available, t-shirt giveaways and a sign-up for the chance to win great Dynamo
merchandise. The Bull and Bear Tavern and Eatery is located at 11980 Westheimer Rd,
Suite A, Houston TX 77077.
After every home game, head out to Firkin & Phoenix Pub, the official post-game venue
of the Houston Dynamo. Firkin & Phoenix Pub is located at 1915 Westheimer Rd, in
Houston, TX 77098.
HOUSTON DYNAMO IN THE COMMUNITY, WEEK OF MAY 14-19
Monday, May 14, 1:00-1:25 p.m. (Gardens Elementary), and 1:35-2:00 p.m. (Williams Elementary)
Who: Jordan James
What: Score at School
Where: Gardens & Williams Elementary, 1105 Harris Avenue, Pasadena, TX 77506 & 1522 Scarborough Ln., Pasadena, TX 77505
Details: Jordan will be talking to the students of Gardens & Williams Elementary who participated in our 2007 Score at School program and answering questions.
Thursday, May 17th-2:30-4:00
Who: Jordan James & Erik Ustruck
What: Methodist Hospital-Willowbrook Hospital
Where: 18220 Tomball Pkwy, Houston, TX 77070
Details: Jordan & Erik will be participating in the Methodist Hospital Willowbrook sports themed employee event signing autographs and interacting with the employees.
Thursday, May 17th, 1:00-2:00 pm
Who: John Michael Hayden
What: American Heart Association Appearance
Where: Frazier Elementary School, 8300 Little River Road, Houston, TX 77064
Saturday, May 19th -11:00-12:30
Who: Eric Ebert, Nick Hatzke, Erik Ustruck, & Jordan James
What: Comerica Bank Grand Opening Event-Woodlands
Where: Woodlands
Details: Eric, Nick, Erik, & Jordan will be participating in the Comerica Bank Grand Opening event in the Woodlands singing autographs for fans.
Saturday, May 19th -12:00-1:30 p.m.
Who: Mike Sambursky
What: Taco Milagro Appearance
Where: Woodlands-1707 Lake Robbins Drive @ Six Pines, The Woodlands, TX 77380
Details: Mike will be participating in the Taco Milagro Woodlands appearance signing autographs and interacting with the fans at the event.
| Opponent | Time (CT) | TV/Radio |
| New England Revolution (May 19) | 7:30 p.m. | FSC/FSE/790 AM, 850 AM, 101.7 FM |
| @D.C. United (May 26) | 6:30 p.m. | HDNet/790 AM, 850 AM, 101.7 FM |
| FC Dallas (June 3) | 4:00 p.m. | Channel 55/Telefutura/850 AM, 101.7 FM |
