Weekly update: United up next

HOUSTON, TX - The Houston Dynamo earned its second tie in the last three games, drawing at 1 goal apiece against the Columbus Crew at Crew Stadium.

In what was a must-win game for both teams, Dwayne De Rosario opened up the scoreboard for Houston at the 54th minute, with a solid kick from outside the box. Houston dominated the game from there on, but was unable to stop Columbus' efforts toward the end. At the 80th minute, Jason Garey took advantage of a free kick from the left side of the field to put the ball away with a header. That was the third goal of the season for Garey.

With the tie, Houston (10-8-11) slips to third place in the Western Conference, with 41 points with only three games remaining in the regular season. FC Dallas, which already clinched a spot in the playoffs, continues to lead with 49 points, followed by Chivas USA, with 42.

HOUSTON DYNAMO PRACTICE SCHEDULE, SEPTEMBER 25-29:
Monday, September 25: 9:30-11:00 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field
Tuesday, September 26: 9:30-11:00, Carl Lewis Track Field
Wednesday, September 27: * OFF *
Thursday, September 28: 9:30-11:00 a.m., at Carl Lewis Track Field
Friday, September 29: 9:00-10:30 a.m., Carl Lewis Track Field

COME CELEBRATE COMMUNITY DAY!

Join the Houston Dynamo as it celebrates its first-annual Community Day, presented by the Methodist Hospital System. In an effort to give back to the community, the Dynamo will organize a clinic for children ages 6-14, sign autographs, and hold a special training session in what promises to be a fun-filled event for the whole family. Houston Dynamo Community Day, presented by the Methodist Hospital System, will be held on Monday, October 2, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Pin Oak Middle School, located at 4601 Glenmont, in Bellaire, TX 77401. Directions can be found at www.pinoak.us/ABOUT/map.php. Admission is free with a canned good or a piece of gently used clothing. For more information, please contact the Houston Dynamo at 713-276-7500, or log on to www.houstondynamo.com.

ONLY TWO HOME GAMES TO GO

The Dynamo are gearing up for their final two home games of the season. On Saturday, September 30, the Dynamo welcome Freddy Adu, Jaime Moreno, Christian Gomez, and their D.C. United teammates to Houston. The Dynamo will be looking for payback from Major League Soccer's best team, after dropping the first meeting of the season against D.C., 2-0. The Dynamo 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.

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.

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 Tuesday, September 26, from 1:30 p.m. onward, Eddie Robinson, Kevin Goldthwaite, Brad Davis, and Pat Onstad will be at the Tee It Up Celebrity Golf Tournament, which will be held at the Redstone Golf Club, located at 5860 Wilson, in Humble, TX 77396. There, they will all represent the Dynamo and, of course, play golf.

On Thursday, September 28, from 1:00 p.m. onward, Wade Barrett will be taking part of the Ben Taub Hospital Books program at Ben Taub Hospital. There, Barrett will read to children and their families.

On Thursday, September 28, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., Craig Waibel will be at Wingstop, located at 712 Gulfgate Mall in Houston, TX 77086. There, he will meet and greet those who attend, and also sign autographs.

On Saturday, September 30, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Julian Nash, Patrick Ianni, Mike Chabala, and Aaron Lanes will be at Comerica Bank, located at 1600 Research Forest Dr., in Shenandoah, TX 77381. There, all four will meet and greet those who attend and also sign autographs.

CHECK OUT THE DYNAMO ON TV AND RADIO

Houston Dynamo Head Coach Dominic Kinnear and D.C. United forward Freddy Adu will be this week's guests on ESPN 790 AM's Dynamo Power Hour, which now airs every Wednesday, from 7 to 9 p.m. On Wednesday's show, Kinnear and Adu will discuss their respective teams' performance in their last league match, and give their thoughts on both teams' upcoming contest.

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 the Columbus Crew, and also about the team's upcoming game against D.C. United.

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. On Thursdays, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. and again from 4:00 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.