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    May 3, 2010

    Dominic Oduro, Dynamo Dominate KC

    Photo courtesy Houston DynamoHis first Dynamo goal​The Houston Dynamo beat the crap out of the Kansas City Wizards on Saturday night over at Robertson Stadium. The 3-0 final doesn't do justice to the Dynamo's game that night. They pushed the tempo of the game, and eventually the Wizards broke down ... More >>

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    May 5, 2010

    Dynamo Get Ready For Dallas, Still Without Brian Ching

    Ching hopes to return to action Saturday​The Dynamo are in action tonight on Cinco de Mayo to take on their in-state nemesis, FC Dallas. In the season opener for both clubs this year, they drew 1-1 at Pizza Hut Park in Frisco. At the Rob, the Dynamo have owned the Hoops with a 7-0-2 record, includ ... More >>

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    May 10, 2010

    Brad Davis Leads Dynamo Over Chivas USA; Man U Coming To Town

    Photo courtesy Houston DynamoNothing like a little Chivas to chase away the blues​Nothing cures a bad loss for the Houston Dynamo like a meeting with Chivas USA. Saturday the Dynamo scored two early goals to beat the Goats 2-0 at the Home Depot Center in SoCal. In the fourth minute of the match, B ... More >>

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    May 24, 2010

    Luis Angel Landin And The Dynamo Show DC United Who's Boss

    Photo courtesy Houston DynamoDynamo are in second place, with two other teams​It was a display of speed, and a little Luis Angel Landin on Saturday night, as the Houston Dynamo cruised to comfortable of 2-0 victory over DC United. The victory keeps the Dynamo in second place in the Western Confere ... More >>

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    June 9, 2010

    World Cup In Houston: Where To Get Your Gamewatch On

    32 teams, one cup, plenty of Houston bars​Two days from now, the world will tune in to Johannesburg, South Africa as the 2010 FIFA World Cup officially kicks off. The first match is a Group A clash between Mexico and South Africa. For all you futbol fanáticos, there are plenty of places to view a ... More >>

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    June 11, 2010

    World Cup: Today South Africa; Tomorrow Houston

    This ball is shaped funny​The world's biggest sporting event might be coming to a stadium near you, that is, if you want it here more than everyone else. A reception was held at City Hall Thursday to announce that Houston is holding the top spot in the bidding to host the FIFA World Cup in 2 ... More >>

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    July 16, 2010

    MLS All-Star Game Build-Up Begins, And Dynamo Start Super Liga Action With A Win

    The man who cheated Ireland out of the World Cup is coming to Houston​The Houston Dynamo officially kicked-off their Super Liga schedule last night with a 2-1 over Mexican rival Pachuca. Joseph Ngwenya was the hero of night with both goals for the Orange. Ngwenya first got on the board in the 19th ... More >>

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    July 27, 2010

    New Playground: MLS Means Well, But Credit Goes To The Volunteers

    Photo by Chasen MarshallPose for the cameras, boys​How many Major League Soccer All-Stars does it take to put in a playground? Apparently only three.Well, three, along with the assistance of nearly 250 sweaty volunteers, most of whom were wearing mud-caked shoes by the end of the day. And don't fo ... More >>

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    July 28, 2010

    MLS All-Star Game: Commissioner, Dynamo Honcho Talk Houston Soccer

    Photo by David Clements/MLSMLS Commissioner Don Garber and Dynamo president Jamey Rootes at ZaZa​Last night, Major League Soccer hosted a party for the who's who in Houston. The evening soiree at Hotel ZaZa had players past and present, corporate honchos, team owners and executives; basically anyo ... More >>

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    August 2, 2010

    Thierry Henry Comes To Houston, Doesn't Cheat; Dynamo Tie

    Thierry Henry's Irish-hating hands came to Houston​It took some last-minute heroics, but Dynamo midfielder Brian Mullan salvaged a 2-2 tie against the New York Red Bulls with his header in the 90th minute. The game at Robertson Stadium drew 24,750 spectators, and as one Dynamo official put it, the ... More >>

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    August 9, 2010

    Dynamo In A Deep, Deep Slump

    Fredy Montero, looking at the ceiling for some reason​Wins are scarce these days for the Houston Dynamo. Hell, they'd take draws at this point.Neither was the case last night in Seattle as the Dynamo fell 2-0 to the Sounders FC. The match was a physically-played game, as one would expect when thes ... More >>

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    August 16, 2010

    Dynamo Still Can't Buy A Goal

    The Revolution got lucky with the one goal they needed​You know you're in a slump when you outplay a team in their own backyard and still manage to lose.That's what happened to the Dynamo Saturday night in Boston, as the Revolution came away with a 1-0 victory. The Dynamo were dominating possessio ... More >>

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    August 23, 2010

    Ching's Hat Trick Propels Dynamo To Victory

    Ka-Ching!​The Dynamo finally got back on a winning track Saturday night as they cooled down the Chicago Fire 4-3. The hero of the match was Brian Ching, who netted a hat-trick in the win for the Orange. Ching first tallied in the 31st minute off of a corner kick. The Fire's young goalkeeper S ... More >>

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    August 25, 2010

    Dynamo Talk New Stadium, New Philosophy On Stars

    The East End of downtown, revitalized via illustration​The Houston Dynamo held a press conference yesterday afternoon to update the community and fans on the progress team's plans heading forward. On hand for the Dynamo were majority owner Tim Leiweke of AEG, and Dynamo Chief Operating Officer Chr ... More >>

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    August 30, 2010

    Five Reasons The Dynamo Sucked Saturday

    Brian Ching: You might try getting him the ball​The Houston Dynamo needed to walk away with points following their match at Colorado Saturday night to keep their playoff hopes alive. Instead, they laid a big goose egg in 3-0 rout at the hands, or feet, of the Rapids.  The entertainment - assu ... More >>

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    September 7, 2010

    Dynamo In Another Typical Loss; World Cup Checks Out Houston

    World Cup 2018: Houston will be tested this week​If one game was a microcosm of the Houston Dynamo's 2010 MLS regular season, it was the 2-1 loss this weekend to the San Jose Earthquakes.The loss all but dashes any playoff hopes the Dynamo had; though they are not mathematically eliminated yet, t ... More >>

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    September 21, 2010

    Dynamo Give Up Hope On Reaching Post-Season

    Dynamo -- Falling down when they should be standing up​The Houston Dynamo's 2010 season is all but over now, following their 2-1 defeat at the hands of Toronto FC. It was only fitting that the power also went out at stadium following the game."The season's over," said head coach Dominic Kinnear. " ... More >>

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    September 27, 2010

    Dynamo Finally Find The Winning Column

    The ball finally bounces the Dynamo's way​Holding on to halftime leads has been problematic for the Houston Dynamo. In fact, they've lost their last two games with halftime leads.So Dominic Kinnear and the boys took a different approach to Saturday's evening soiree with DC United: trail at halftim ... More >>

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    October 8, 2010

    Dynamo Fight Revolution, Breast Cancer This Weekend

    The Revolution are coming! The Revolution are coming!​The Houston Dynamo have teamed up with Methodist Cancer Center to bring awareness for Breast Cancer. The Dynamo will have a special $20 ticket package for this Sunday's home match against the New England Revolution. The package will include a t ... More >>

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    October 11, 2010

    Dynamo's Troubles Continue: Can't Anyone Here Score?

    Dynamo can't get the ball in the net​A second half equalizing goal by Dominic Oduro was not enough for the Houston Dynamo as they fell to the New England Revolution 2-1. Once again, a pair of defensive miscues doomed the Orange to another home loss last night at the Rob.Just before the half, the R ... More >>

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    October 25, 2010

    Dynamo Season Ends WIth A Relatively Rare Win

    "Playoffs?" Not for the Dynamo​Better late than never, as the Houston Dynamo finally won back-to-back matches for the first time all season - MLS regular season that is. Unfortunately, they were also the last two games of the season for the Orange, as they take their first losing season since arri ... More >>

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    December 2, 2010

    2022 World Cup Host Is... Not the US

    Brittanie SheyUSA! USA! Did not win!​Houston city leaders, members of the Dynamo organization and soccer fans gathered at a bunting-filled room at the George R. Brown Convention Center this morning to hear the international announcement of which countries will be hosting the 2018 and 2022 Worl ... More >>

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    December 2, 2010

    New Dynamo Stadium May Not Change Concert Climate Much

    Marco TorresLady Gaga at Toyota Center, July 25​Conceivably, today's announcement that the Harris County-Houston Sports Authority has agreed to act as landlord for the proposed Houston Dynamo stadium in downtown's East End could present a serious challenge to the Houston area's reigning concer ... More >>

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    December 3, 2010

    In Case You Got Stoned And You Missed It...

    ​It's Friday, it's time to party, but in case you're futzing around the Internet this weekend sometime, here's Rocks Off's week in one easy post. NEWS We don't know how you could have missed this one, but almost exactly one week ago, Willie Nelson got busted. (Since he wrote "Me & Paul," we ... More >>

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    December 8, 2010

    Dynamo Trot Out Their New Jerseys

    Photo by Danny LopezThe Dynamo, styling a new look​The Houston Dynamo unveiled their new "kit" to season ticket holders last night at The Venue in Downtown. Gone is the Space City Blue sleeve that accompanied the team's signature orange. Also missing is the Amigo Energy logo, which was replace ... More >>

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    January 21, 2011

    Dynamo's Stadium: A Date for the Groundbreaking Has Been Set

    Groundbreaking this month​Barring some last-minute glitches, the Houston Dynamo plan to have a groundbreaking ceremony for their $80 million stadium January 29, the club announced today. The Houston Business Journal reports that the only formality remaining before the team can go ahead is for ... More >>

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    March 18, 2011

    The Five Reasons the Dynamo Will Be Back in the Playoffs in 2011

    Will the Dynamo be back in the playoffs this year?​The Houston Dynamo kick off their 2011 campaign this Saturday at 7:30 pm, when they host the Philadelphia Union. The Orange look to rebound from an abysmal 2010 season, where they missed the MLS Cup playoffs for the first time since coming to ... More >>

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    March 21, 2011

    Dynamo Lose Regular Season Opener 1-0 to Philadelphia

    Promising preseason didn't lead to a regular season win.​The Houston Dynamo had a successful preseason, going 8-1-3 against all competition. A squad with 10 new players at times looked like a team that was capable of winning a third MLS Cup. The Dynamo's preseason form, however didn't translat ... More >>

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    March 28, 2011

    Dynamo Escape With a Tie in Seattle

    You can't score without the ball​Friday night was a tough one for the Houston Dynamo, but they still managed to earn a 1-1 road draw against Seattle Sounders FC. It wasn't a pretty game for the Orange, as they struggled to maintain possession throughout the match. The Dynamo stunned the crow ... More >>

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    April 4, 2011

    Dynamo Take Another Tie in a Tough Road Game

    A road tie is better than a loss.​For the second consecutive week, Tally Hall came up big as the Houston Dynamo 1-1 tied in New York against the Red Bulls. Hall finished the game with eight saves, most of them coming in the second half as the Red Bulls were relentless in their pursuit for a ga ... More >>

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    April 11, 2011

    Dynamo Light Up the Scoreboard Against Vancouver

    Will Bruin got his first MLS goal​Goals were plentiful for the Houston Dynamo on Sunday night, as they opened up their home stand with 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Most of the night's goals came in a span of five minutes -- for both teams. Dynamo forward Cam Weaver got the par ... More >>

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    May 16, 2011

    Dynamo Earn Point in Tough Road Draw

    Courtesy of Houston DynamoCam Weaver hopes Jamison Olave gets the right ball.​The Houston Dynamo bounced back from a two-game losing streak Saturday night with a scoreless draw at Real Salt Lake. For long stretches of the match, the Dynamo outclassed the class of MLS in Rio Tinto Stadium, wher ... More >>

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    May 23, 2011

    Dynamo's Disappointing Tie Has Coach Happy?

    Courtesy of Houston Dynamo​The Houston Dynamo finished their game Saturday night at Robertson Stadium the same way they started it -- by giving up a goal. The New York Red Bulls were able to sneak one in 39 seconds into the match. Then in the 90th minute, a corner kick spelled doomed for the O ... More >>

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    June 2, 2011

    Mambo's Seafood Chain Hit For Harboring Illegal Aliens

    Not Mambo-nifico, feds say​Mambo's Seafood, the popular chain thatt's a big sponsor of the Houston Dynamo, has been hit with charges that it encouraged illegal aliens to come to the U.S. and then harbored and hid them. Two current and three former managers have been indicted, the U.S. Attorne ... More >>

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    June 6, 2011

    Dynamo Best Astros in Winless Streak

    ​The situation is beginning to look grim for the Dynamo, as they fell to the San Jose Earthquakes 2-0 on the road. The Orange are now without a win in seven games, edging the Astros' six game losing streak from mid-May for the longest Houston winless streak this summer. In all fairness, the ... More >>

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    June 8, 2011

    Houston Doing Its Part To Destroy West Virginia Football

    Dana Holgorsen: Part of a one-two Houston punch​The once-high-flying football program at West Virginia University seems to be imploding these days, and Houston is doing more than its fair share to move along the process. Two of the three main protagonists: a) newish athletic director Oliver L ... More >>

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    June 21, 2011

    Soccer Notes: Dynamo Look for Intensity; Mexico's Stars Get Ready for Reliant

    ​ The Houston Dynamo locker was quiet following their 2-0 loss Saturday night to the Columbus Crew. Whether it was the loss or the fact that there was no air conditioning in the home locker room, players were quick to leave after the match. Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear went through his ... More >>

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    June 21, 2011

    Houston Dynamo Support Groups Squash the Drama, Unite Forces

    Marco Torres​It's an hour before game time on a late Saturday afternoon and members of the Texian Army and La Bateria congregate in a modest grassy area outside of Robertson Stadium. The Dynamo support groups have been camped out here since 1 p.m. in advance of seeing the home team take on the ... More >>

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    July 11, 2011

    Dynamo Win Their Fifth Game of the Season

    Courtesy of Houston DynamoDanny Cruz and company hug it out after goal.​ Positive things happen when you score two goals and keep your opponent from putting one in. For the Houston Dynamo, that meant earning their fifth win of the season, 2-0 over visiting Toronto FC Saturday night at Robertso ... More >>

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    July 18, 2011

    Kansas City's Aurelien Collin on Dynamo Fan Hit List

    Aurelien on the left, holding hands with his teammate​ There's a new No. 1 public enemy for Houston Dynamo fans. He goes by the name of Aurelien Collin -- defender for Sporting Kansas City. Aurelien -- isn't that a girl's name? Every time Collin touched the ball, the 12,047 orange-clad fans a ... More >>

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    July 21, 2011

    English Get The Best of Dynamo; Four From Houston Picked For The MLS All-Star Game

    ​ The Dynamo played their first-ever European adversary Wednesday night at Robertson Stadium; and they came out on the losing end, 2-0 to Bolton Wanderers of the English Premier League. The score wasn't as important to the Orange as was the opportunity to see some new talent against a quality ... More >>

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    July 25, 2011

    Dynamo Stadium Construction In Pictures

    ​Hair Balls recently received an exclusive tour of the new Houston Dynamo Stadium, and things look to be taking shape as planned. The player's tunnel is already in place while last week, part of the concrete concourse was poured. The remainder will be installed this week after the rains delay ... More >>

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    August 1, 2011

    Dynamo Continue Home Dominance of Seattle, Eye Playoff Run

    Courtesy of Houston DynamoAfter scoring two goals, what does Brian Ching get for his troubles? He gets mauled by a rabid Corey Ashe.​ After a helter-skelter first half of the season, the Houston Dynamo opened up the second on a high note, sinking the Seattle Sounders FC 3-1 Saturday night at R ... More >>

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    October 24, 2011

    Dynamo Finish In Second Place: 4 Things We Learned

    Photo by Marco TorresGreat night at Robertson, even without Beckham​The Houston Dynamo closed out their 2011 MLS regular season with a bang; dispatching the LA Galaxy 3-1 Sunday night at Robertson Stadium. In doing so, they secured second place in the Eastern Conference and earned a date with ... More >>

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    November 3, 2011

    Dynamo Bids Farewell To Robertson Stadium

    Tonight brings an end to an era -- but hopefully not the season -- for the Houston Dynamo. Say goodbye to Robertson​They're playing their last game at Robertson Stadium; next season they move into their fancy new stadium downtown. Tonight, though, is the second game of their playoff series a ... More >>

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    November 4, 2011

    Dynamo Defeat Philadelphia: 4 Things We Learned

    Photo by Marco TorresDynamo move on in the playoffs​See pics of The Dynamo's final game at Robertson Stadium. For the fourth time in six seasons, the Houston Dynamo are back in the MLS Conference Championship Game. They arrived via their 1-0 win over the Philadelphia Union, 3-1 on the aggrega ... More >>

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    November 18, 2011

    Do the Dynamo Have a Chance Against the Mighty Galaxy on Sunday?

    Photo by Marco TorresSo you're saying there's a chance....​"If you wanna crown them, then crown their ass" -- ex-head coach for the Arizona Cardinals, Dennis Green Those words run deep inside the minds of Houston Dynamo faithful, as their team is a heavy underdog to the Los Angeles Galaxy at ... More >>

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    November 21, 2011

    Dynamo Fall Short In Bid For Third MLS Cup

    Photo by Marco TorresNo joy in Dynamoville today​If ever there was a textbook way of how to go about winning an MLS Cup, the LA Galaxy were the perfect example Sunday night. Their game plan was simple: buy high-priced prima donna players, sign over-the-hill veterans to accompany them, bring in ... More >>

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    February 9, 2012

    Clearing Up What Happened At Roosevelt Lounge

    ​It's been reported that last weekend, a group of people was turned away from Washington Avenue's Roosevelt Lounge for, according to the aggrieved, having "too many black people." Reports of exactly what happened have been conflicting. Wednesday, the Houston Press spoke to two eyewitnesses c ... More >>

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