The Houston Dynamo are looking to get another chance at the MLS cup this upcoming season, losing last year in the final to the LA Galaxy 1-0. In the past 6 years the Dynamo have had three MLS Cup Championship appearances, two titles, a Western Conference finals appearance, a Western Conference semifinals appearance, multiple CONCACAF appearances and have only missed the playoffs once.
In the aftermath of losing a close final match, which was heavily biased towards LA in this writer’s opinion, the Dynamo are gearing up for yet another run at the cup. This season comes along with a breath of fresh air in the form of a new stadium for the club. BBVA Compass Stadium looks to open its doors to the Dynamo in April. It hold 10,000 less seats than its predecessor, Robertson Stadium, but boasts unobstructed views and a more intimate, yet convenient atmosphere.
The Dynamo recently added fifth year MLS veteran Mac Kandji from the Colorado Rapids to help out at forward. Last year Will Bruin had a lot of responsibility on his shoulders as just a young forward and would still get those 2-0, 3-0 wins. The addition of Kandji definitely helps an already potent offense. Bruin and Kandji both scored on Tuesday in a friendly against San Jose.
Kofi Sarkodi, the Dynamo’s first pick and seventh pick overall in last year’s Superdraft, has been named to the U23 MNT which should get the young defender some great international experience as the MNT drew Group A for the 2012 CONCACAF Olympic Qualifying Tournament.
Brian Ching will rejoin the team this season after a stint in Montreal. According to their website, the team acquires their former star and team all time goal leader for a 2013 draft pick. My favorite part of the deal is that Ching comes back to Houston to take a pay cut, but is guaranteed a front office job after he retires. I swear, soccer has some of the best trade deals you can ever find.
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When a player, like Clint Dempsey or Jozy Altidore, tsrerfnas out of the league, the club buying has to agree with the league. The league gets the money and then pays out to all the clubs, effectively. Could see that working well in England/Europe (I actually really like the format by the way!)Also what actually happened to Freddy Adu? Last I heard he was at Benfica.
Its definitely an interesting concept. Clint Dempsey just had 2 sweet goals for Fulham vs Wolves. Freddy Adu is playing with the Philadelphia Union in the MLS at the moment and we’re stoked to have him! It’s hard to believe he’s still as young as he is after hearing his name for what seems like forever when it comes to soccer. Thanks for reading and we ALWAYS welcome comments!