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  • Blogs

    May 20, 2013

    Dynamo Learn, 'You Can't Win Them All'

    Have you ever been traveling, and you just have this sneaky suspension that you left something in the hotel room? The lads in Orange over at BBVA Compass Stadium might be having that same feeling right about now. Just two weeks ago, they were the proud owners of a 36 home match unbeaten streak. The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 7, 2013

    Brickwall Firm: Dynamo Support Group Madly Backtracks from Homophobic Twitter Remarks

    The Dyano's outreach to the GLBT community -- we assume they have one of sorts -- has hit another snag with homophobic tweets from one of the supporter groups that works closely with the team. Someone with control of the Brickwall Firm's twitter account apparently doesn't like Landon Donovan; the t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 29, 2013

    Depleted Dynamo Draw To Keep Home Unbeaten Streak Alive

    The Dynamo's home unbeaten streak remained intact after Sunday afternoon, thanks to a 1-1 draw against the visiting Colorado Rapids. And just like a baseball purist will tell you there's plenty of excitement in a 1-0 game, futbol aficionados can find suspense in a draw. For both injury-depleted te ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 15, 2013

    5 Things We Learned From the Dynamo Breaking the Home Unbeaten Streak

    That was the last time the Dynamo tasted defeat in the city of Houston during any competition. Since that 2-0 loss to the Columbus Crew at Robertson Stadium, the Dynamo have gone a league record 35 games unbeaten in the Bayou City in all competitions. That's victories -- and the occasional draw -- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 1, 2013

    Dynamo Stay Unbeaten Through 34 Games At BBVA Compass; 5 Things We Learned

    It was a busy slate of sports for H-Town this weekend, with almost every professional sports team representing the home town the right way. For the Dynamo, continuing their home unbeaten streak to a mere 34 games was their claim to fame. This victory, which tied the MLS home unbeaten streak record, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 25, 2013

    Dynamo Win 33rd In A Row At BBVA Against Vancouver, Go For MLS Record

    Another home game for the Houston Dynamo means another win. It's starting to become cliché as the Orange upped their undefeated home streak to 33 matches in all competitions; just one shy of Real Salt Lake's 34-game record back in 2009-2011. This 2-1 victory over the previously unbeaten Vancouver ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2013

    Dynamo In Champions League: All Is Well With Tim Hanley In Charge

    If there's one thing the Houston Dynamo don't do, it's lose a match at BBVA Compass Stadium. And after last night's CONCACAF Champions League victory over Santos Laguna, they showed they'll do the same thing to Mexican opponents as they do to MLS clubs... Force them to listen to DJ Khaled's "All I ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 4, 2013

    Dynamo Win Season Opener, Await Mexican Opposition

    DC United headed into this past Saturday night's matchup against the Houston Dynamo knowing two things... One, the Dynamo have yet to lose against MLS opposition at BBVA Compass Stadium. And two, United has never won in Houston, going a combined 0-7-1 lifetime in the Bayou City. So without suspe ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 26, 2013

    Dynamo's New Unis: Ranking Their Six Outfits Through The Years

    With the Houston Dynamo set to make their 2013 debut this Saturday night at BBVA Compass Stadium, there was one last item of official business to take care of -- unveiling their new 2013-2014 home and away kits. Alongside their new television partners in Comcast Sports Net Houston, Dynamo players ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 29, 2013

    Dynamo Trio Hope For A Spot With The U.S.

    Would it be blasphemeous if Will Bruin, Brad Davis, or Tally Hall stepped on the pitch at BBVA Compass Stadium wearing anything but orange? Well, they did it Monday night at an open training session and received a standing ovation for it. But that's only because they were training with the US Men' ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 22, 2013

    Dynamo start training camp with lofty expectations

    Seven weeks after dropping a second MLS Cup Final to the LA Galaxy, the Houston Dynamo are back out on the pitch, gearing up for the 2013 season. The preseason will be busy for the Dynamo, but there is not a lot of turnover on this Dynamo roster, and having familiarity around the locker room will be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2012

    Brace Yourselves, the End of the World Parties Are Coming

    Here in Houston, we shouldn't need an excuse to throw great parties, but I suppose the so-called Mayan Apocalypse is a pretty good reason to get shit-housed and listen to local bands. This Friday almost everyone seems to be throwing an "End of the World" show or mini-fest -- if they aren't putting ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 12, 2012

    US Women's Soccer Team in Town to Face China Wednesday Night

    Fresh off their gold medal winning performance at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, the US Women's National Soccer is making a pit stop in Houston on Wednesday night. They'll face an old adversary in the Chinese National Team at BBVA Compass Stadium. It's been eight years since the ladies last p ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 11, 2012

    DYNAMO Second Vanity Plate to Be Auctioned Off in 2013

    A couple weeks back, we learned that the Great Plate Auction of 2013 would feature HOUSTON as its primary vanity license plate for auction. We also learned that Dallas had a similar auction last year and sold FERRARI for $15,000. Of course that is what Dallas did. The second of ten plates to be auc ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 5, 2012

    Dynamo Proud of 2012 Season, Looking Ahead to 2013

    When the Houston Dynamo look back at the 2012 calendar year, they look back with their heads held high. Yes, head coach Dominic Kinnear and company are still reeling from the disappointment of falling short a second straight year at MLS Cup. But, as a franchise, they make the argument that it was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 30, 2012

    MLS Cup: Five Keys to a Dynamo Victory

    On Saturday afternoon, the Houston Dynamo will attempt to join an elite group of MLS clubs - as they try to become just the third team to win three MLS Cups. One of the teams in that group is the Dynamo's adversary this weekend - the LA Galaxy. How did the Galaxy find themselves on this list? The ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 12, 2012

    Dynamo win 3-1, 90 minutes away from MLS Cup

    Maybe it was a case of DC United having the case of the tired the legs; having been on the road since Wednesday in New York. Maybe it was case of pure dumb luck; as the Dynamo escaped a possible red card right before the half. Maybe it was just destiny; as a Dominic Kinnear coached team has all t ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 8, 2012

    Dynamo lose match, advance to Eastern Conference Finals

    Do you remember those two goals the Dynamo scored on Sporting Kansas City last Sunday at BBVA Compass Stadium? Even though they lost 1-0 to Sporting Wednesday night at LIVESTRONG Sporting Park, the 2-1 aggregate score secured the Dynamo's place in the Eastern Conference Finals. The Dynamo know on ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 5, 2012

    Dynamo Deliver a Win in First Leg of Series

    Check out pics of the first playoff game to be held in BVAA Compass Stadium with a Dynamo win. Last year, Sporting Kansas City were the darlings of Major League Soccer. This group of high-flying kids played an attractive brand of soccer with their 4-3-3 formation. Their road to the MLS Cup was set: ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 1, 2012

    Dynamo win in opening playoff round

    It seems the Dynamo were tailor-made for the playoffs. Playing their usual brand of post-season soccer, the Dynamo had a professional 2-1 victory on the road over the Chicago Fire. Led by a slew of veterans, the Dynamo seemed to put their regular season mistakes behind them. Instead of falling be ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 1, 2012

    Clutch Win Over Revolution Keeps Dynamo In Playoff Chase

    There's a reason why Houston professional sports were meant to be played indoors. If the scorching summer days at BBVA Compass Stadium weren't reason enough, the monsoon that swept through the area Saturday night made the Dynamo's match against the New England Revolution a sloppy affair. Once the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 24, 2012

    Lackluster Outing In Philly Puts Dynamo Playoff Hopes In Jeopardy

    Throughout the course of the long MLS regular season, you can't always expect the Houston Dynamo to bring their "A" game to the park. But c'mon, they were playing the Philadelphia Union, who've only been able to put together four goals in the past eight games. The game plan seemed simple: go to Ph ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 7, 2012

    Flu-bitten Dynamo Get Last-Minute Win Over Real Salt Lake

    The Houston Dynamo seemed a bit unconditioned to the heat at Thursday's match against Real Salt Lake at BBVA Compass Stadium. Perhaps it was fatigue, as the Dynamo were playing their sixth match in 20 days. Another dynamic could have been the flu that was going around the Dynamo locker room this w ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2012

    Dynamo Earn 1-1 Tie In Honduras To Keep Pace In CONCACAF

    Down a man for almost the entire second half, the Houston Dynamo held on to an important 1-1 road draw against Honduran side Deportivo Olimpia. The Dynamo and Olimpia remain tied atop of the CONCACAF Champions League Group 3 standings with 4 points apiece. It didn't take long for the home team to g ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 13, 2012

    Dynamo Lose Game And First Place At New York

    It's funny how a 2-0 score line can mean the world of difference. On August 3, the Dynamo's 2-0 home victory against the New York Red Bulls extended their shutout streak to three games, extended their winning streak to five matches, their unbeaten streak to eight matches, and lifted them to first pl ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 6, 2012

    Dynamo Top Red Bulls, Take First Place In East

    Check out our slideshow of the Dynamo vs Red Bulls. The Houston Dynamo are a lot of things these days. They're winners of their last five league matches. They are unbeaten in their last 18 home games, dating back to last season. And thanks to their 2-0 beating of the New York Red Bulls on Friday ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 23, 2012

    Dynamo Get Revenge on Some Canadiens

    It's been awhile since the last time someone handed the Dynamo a loss. You have to go back to June 23 when they were humiliated 4-2 on the road to the expansion Montreal Impact. Since that game, the Dynamo's defense has bunkered down -- allowing just two goals in five matches. The offense has come ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 16, 2012

    If You Can't Join Them, Beat Them: Dynamo Win Big

    The Major League Soccer All-Star Game is coming up on July 25, 2012, to be played in PPL Park in Philadelphia. Coaching the MLS All-Stars against Chelsea FC is DC United's Ben Olsen. Like the NBA and MLB All-Star games, MLS fans vote for the starting lineup, known as the Starting XI. After that, th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 9, 2012

    Second Straight Draw For Dynamo Has Silver Lining

    For the second straight match, the Dynamo defense held their opponent scoreless, earning their sixth shutout of the season. For the second straight match, the Dynamo offense was held scoreless, only their fifth time during this 2012 MLS campaign. Not all was bad for the Dynamo on Saturday, who d ... More >>

  • Dining

    July 5, 2012

    Local Foods True to Its Name

    Deli delivers with tasty sandwiches, soups, salads, sides and Texas-made beer and wine.

  • Blogs

    July 4, 2012

    Dynamo Shutout Chicago, Themselves

    The only action at BBVA Compass Stadium last night was the pre-Fourth of July firework show following the supposed match between the Dynamo and the Chicago Fire. A sellout crowd turned out to witness a 0-0 snooze fest between the two MLS clubs. The Dynamo looked like they lost a little pep in their ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 2, 2012

    Trio of stars help Dynamo beat Philly

    Armed with a new 4-3-3 formation, the Houston Dynamo dominated possession and took down the Philadelphia Union 2-1 on Saturday night. And they did it with a trio of stars -- Brian Ching, Brad Davis, and newly acquired designated player Oscar Boniek Garcia. How new is Boniek Garcia? He arrived in ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 21, 2012

    Dynamo Stay Unbeaten At BBVA, Draw Against Toronto FC

    They were playing Toronto FC, a team that with one measly win on the season. But as the cliché goes, "this is why we play the game." Instead of dispatching the hapless Reds, the Orange had to fight back from a two-goal halftime deficit to earn a home draw against Toronto FC.

  • Blogs

    June 18, 2012

    Dynamo Win: At Least One Houston Team Is Defending Our Honor Against Dallas

    Check out our photos of the Texas match-up between the Dynamo and FC Dallas. As it has been well documented on this blog, this site, and the history books, Houston and Dallas have an absolute hatred for each other. It's an animosity that goes from the people to sports teams. The Astros played and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 31, 2012

    Dynamo Fan Gets Tazed at Game (VIDEO)

    In its five-plus years of existence, the raucous folks of El Batallon -- one of four longstanding support groups that show up to Houston Dynamo home matches (and sometimes away games) -- had never gone to the media. That's changed since one of their boys got the stun-gun treatment during the Dynam ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 24, 2012

    El Salvador vs. New Zealand: BBVA's First International Match Ends In A 2-2 draw

    So what do you get when you cross FIFA's 49th-ranked team against its 130th? You get BBVA Compass Stadium's first international soccer match featuring El Salvador and New Zealand. And it didn't disappoint. The 2-2 draw had more goals than either of the Dynamo's first two games at BBVA. A relativel ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    Dynamo Draw with Portland Timbers

    The Houston Dynamo kept their undefeated record at BBVA Compass Stadium alive on Tuesday night, by virtue of a 0-0 draw against the Portland Timbers. The streak also has the Dynamo earning their second consecutive shutout, a feat they haven't done since opening the season with a pair of shutout wi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 14, 2012

    Dynamo Open Up BBVA With A Bang

    First achievements are always special. A baby's first step; special. Your first day of school or your first time having sex -- both very special moments. The Houston Dynamo officially unveiled BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday in front of 22.039 orange-clad fans. For the players walking down the tu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 30, 2012

    5 Things We Learned From The Dynamo's Loss To United

    On Saturday night, the Houston Dynamo did something they haven't done since 2009 -- lose to DC United. With the final score of 3-2 at RFK Stadium in DC, the Dynamo suffered just their second loss of the season. So far during their seven-game road stretch, the Dynamo have been a resilient bunch; ab ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 4, 2012

    Dynamo Food Update

    BBVA Stadium, the shiny new home of your very own Houston Dynamo (and TSU) has announced its primary vendor, and it's not Aramark. Levy Restaurants, the same company that currently does the Rockets' food offerings, will be handling the food concessions at the new stadium. If you've never had any o ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 21, 2012

    A Fan's Opinion on What the New Dynamo Stadium Should Offer

    BBVA Compass Stadium, the new Dynamo stomping grounds, is set to open in 51 days. According to the website, it "will be a state-of-the-art, open-air stadium designed to host Dynamo matches as well as additional sporting and concert events. When it opens in 2012, the 22,000-seat stadium will be the ... More >>

  • Blogs

    March 12, 2012

    5 Things We Learned from Dynamo's Opening Day Win

    Six years. That's how long it's been since the Houston Dynamo last won an Opening Day game, a 5-2 victory in their inaugural game against the Colorado Rapids. The hero then was Brian Ching, who put in a memorable four-goal performance. Sunday night, the Orange revisited the Home Depot Center -- th ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 28, 2012

    MLS Brands Dynamo Fans As Hooligans

    On Monday, Major League Soccer branded Houston Dynamo supporter groups as hooligans. A letter sent from the league imposed sanctions for repeated violations from traveling fans during the Dynamo's late run last year to the MLS Cup. The sanctions ban members of the Texian Army, El Battallon, Brickw ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 close to ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    Dynamo Fall Short In Bid For Third MLS Cup

    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 a head coach whose best quality is stroking egos, and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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 >>

  • Blogs

    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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