HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Dynamo increased its impressive unbeaten streak to 9 games, defeating the Kansas City Wizards 3-2 at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday, July 15.
The victory served as payback to the Wizards, who defeated the Dynamo earlier this season in Houston. The game also noted the Dynamo's second straight game scoring three goals or more, and makes the team 4-0 when doing so.
The Dynamo struck first at the 21st minute, as Eddie Robinson recorded his second goal of the season off Brad Davis' 6th assist of the year. The celebration was cut short, however, when theWizards' Josh Wolff scored just two minutes later to level the game.
Houston started the second half refocused, with Brian Ching and Brad Davis scoring only ten minutes apart. In the 56 minute, Davis sent a screaming free kick past the Wizards' goalie, Bo Oshoniyi, while Ching scored his 10th of the season in the 66th minute. The Dynamo was able to hold on to the win despite a late goal by Jimmy Conrad in the 87th minute.
HOUSTON DYNAMO PRACTICE SCHEDULE, JULY 17-JULY 21
Monday, July 17: OFF
Tuesday, July 18: 9:30-11:00 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field, University of Houston
Wednesday, July 19: OFF
Thursday, July 20: 9:30-11:00 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field, University of Houston
Friday, July 21: 9:30-10:30 a.m., Robertson Stadium
WHAT'S NEXT?
The Houston Dynamo will take on current Eastern Conference Champion New England Revolution, this Saturday at Robertson Stadium. In the teams' previous meeting, the club drew a 1-1 tie at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. The Revolution boasts 2 players recently named to the 2006 MLS First XI, while the Dynamo will send 2 All-Stars, including Dwayne De Rosario. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 PM (CT).
WELL DE'SERVED
Congratulations to Dwayne De Rosario and Brian Ching on being selected to this year's MLS All-Star game. Both players have been a large part of the Dynamo's success this inaugural season, and are considered by many to be two of the most exciting play makers in the league. This will be Ching's second selection, while Dwayne De Rosario will attend his first All-Star game as he was named to MLS' First XI as the league's overall top vote getter. You can watch both players in action, as the MLS takes on English Premier League champions Chelsea FC on Aug. 5 (5:30 p.m. CT, ESPN) at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Ill.
THREE IN A ROW
Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching is proving why he was selected to this year's All-Star game. Since his return to the Dynamo from World Cup duty, Ching has scored a goal in each of his last three games. He has also helped the team achieve a 2-0-3 record. Currently, Brian has 10 goals and 2 assists in just 11 games played this season.
LOCAL TIES
The New England Revolution must like Texas. On their roster, the Revolution feature four players from the Lone Star state, including National Team member Clint Dempsey, who is from Nacogdoches. Dempsey may be best known for scoring the U.S. goal against Ghana in the World Cup. The other three players include Kyle Brown from Southlake, Daniel Hernandez from Tyler, and Ryan Latham from Dallas.
COME WATCH THE DYNAMO
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. The Bull and Bear Tavern is located at 11980 Westheimer Rd, Suite A, Houston, TX 77077. For more information, call (281) 496-6655.
HOUSTON DYNAMO IN THE COMMUNITY
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", located 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
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.
DYNAMO TO BE PART OF FEATURED DOUBLE HEADER
Tickets for the August 2nd double header featuring the Houston Dynamo and Carolina Dynamo are now on sale! This game is part of the U.S. Open Cup's 4th round, with the winner moving on to the semi-final stage. The U.S. Open Cup match will be part of a doubleheader featuring Salvadorian Soccer league Champion Aguila and three-time Honduran defending champion Club Olímpia Deportivo.
Ticket prices are as follows: Individual seats are $20 (pre-sale), while all group tickets are $18 (available to groups of 15 or more). All tickets are $25 on the day of the game.
Fans will be issued the best seats, on a first-come, first-serve basis. To purchase tickets, fans may call Ticketmaster, the Dynamo Box Office at 713-276-7500, or log onto www.houstondynamo.com. Dynamo full-season ticket holders will automatically get tickets to this match as part of their 2006 plan.
"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.
