US Open Cup won, Houston Dynamo set sights on Concacaf Champions LeagueHOUSTON - Winning the 2018 U.S. Open Cup trophy is the Houston Dynamo’s saving grace in what otherwise has been a difficult season. By winning the tournament for the first time in the club’s history, the Dynamo get an automatic berth in the group… Sep 27 18September 27, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Manotas shoulders responsibility in leading Dynamo to US Open Cup titleHOUSTON -- Winning the 2018 U.S. Open Cup tournament was a goal the Houston Dynamo set for themselves entering the season, and on Wednesday night, in front of their roaring fan base, the Orange did just that. A brace from Mauro Manotas steered the… Sep 27 18September 27, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Houston Dynamo's home struggles continue, in increasingly dramatic fashionHOUSTON — Houston Dynamo head coach Wilmer Cabrera said his side just want to play soccer, but that circumstances have made it impossible for them to do so. The Dynamo have gone down at least one player to ejections in each of their last two home… Aug 05 18August 05, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Texas Derby equalizer encapsulates Manotas' progress with Houston DynamoHOUSTON – When Mauro Manotas joined the Houston Dynamo four years ago, he had a goal in mind: to leave a mark on the club. Now, finally entrusted with a starting role after biding his time, the Colombian is blazing a trail up Houston’s all-time… Jul 23 18July 23, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Joe Willis hailed after making "very important" save in Texas DerbyHOUSTON - Joe Willis may not be brought up in many conversations about the best goalkeepers in MLS, but one thing is certain — the man has a knack for stopping penalties. In the 2012 MLS Cup Playoffs, Willis came into the game after first choice D.C.… Jul 21 18July 21, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Dynamo see Texas Derby clash vs. FC Dallas as litmus test in WestHOUSTON — Twelve points separate first-place FC Dallas from the Houston Dynamo in the Western Conference standings but whenever these two Texas teams meet on the pitch, the game — dubbed the Texas Derby — is about much more than three points. But… Jul 19 18July 19, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Mauro Manotas, Romell Quioto each score two to sink USOC champs Sporting KCHOUSTON—Houston Dynamo head coach Wilmer Cabrera recently said his attacking players are hungry to score and Wednesday night against Sporting Kansas City, Mauro Manotas and Romell Quioto backed up their coach’s claim. The dynamic duo each netted a… Jul 18 18July 18, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Houston Dynamo, LAFC left with two distinct feelings after shared pointsHOUSTON — After one of the wildest comebacks in MLS this season, the Houston Dynamo celebrated while LAFC walked off in disbelief. As for the final margin of victory? Well, it was actually a 2-2 draw. LAFC controlled the game and carried a 2-0 lead… Jul 04 18July 04, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Dynamo pleased with "fearless" Fuenmayor's rapid adaptation to life in MLSHOUSTON – Alejandro Fuenmayor had a crowd of reporters around him after the Houston Dynamo’s 3-1 win over New York City FC on Friday night, a match in which the Venezuelan center back netted the Dynamo’s first goal of the game and his second of the… May 27 18May 27, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Houston Dynamo rolling, but not ready to call themselves favorites out WestHOUSTON—After a start to the season during which the Houston Dynamo’s performance on the pitch failed to translate to wins, the Orange are now unbeaten in their last four and won back-to-back games for the first time this season. Better still, the… May 25 18May 25, 2018Article at mlssoccer
LA Galaxy admit recent comeback efforts "just not enough" to get resultsHOUSTON – After three losses in a row and a fourth in five games, LA Galaxy head coach Sigi Schmid didn’t mince words about his team's performance in their latest match — a 3-2 loss at the hands of the Houston Dynamo on Saturday. “I thought at times… May 07 18May 07, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Dynamo goal hero Memo Rodriguez makes no mistake with late opportunityHOUSTON -- When Memo Rodriguez entered the game in the 84th minute against the LA Galaxy, his instructions from Houston Dynamo head coach Wilmer Cabrera were simple: Match their intensity and help defend. The Galaxy brought the game level a minute… May 06 18May 06, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Toronto FC resolute in CCL focus despite last-place start to MLS campaignHOUSTON – With nearly a quarter of the 2018 season in the books, Toronto FC sit alone in last place in both the Eastern Conference and Supporters' Shield standings with just three points from their first five league games. But the defending MLS Cup… Apr 23 18April 23, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Romell Quioto's "moment arrived" and he broke out for Houston Dynamo- Last season, Houston Dynamo winger Romell Quioto started his MLS career with a bang, scoring three goals in his first three games. This season, however, it was a goal- and assist-free start … until Saturday against Toronto FC. The Honduran… Apr 21 18April 21, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Alberth Elis feels more confident, and it shows in romp to Week 1 winHOUSTON -- Atlanta United had a full season's worth of tape to watch when studying how to stop the Houston Dynamo's Alberth Elis. And yet they never could cope with "La Panterita" in both teams' opener on Saturday afternoon. Elis time and time again… Mar 05 18March 05, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Houston Dynamo refuse to consider rout of Atlanta United a statement winHOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo know credit doesn’t often come their way, even after making the Western Conference Championship a season ago. Most national media, this website included, don’t have the Orange making a return to the playoffs. Some have… Mar 03 18March 03, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Houston Dynamo's Alberth Elis aims to compete for scoring lead in Year TwoHOUSTON — After establishing himself as a double-digit scorer in last year's MLS debut, Houston Dynamo forward Alberth Elis, says he wants to ranks among the league leaders in Year Two. In 2,035 minutes of action – and four games in Houston's… Feb 19 18February 19, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Dynamo newcomer Fuenmayor says Josef Martinez helped bring him to MLSVenezuelan defender and recent Houston Dynamo acquisition Alejandro Fuenmayor is about to start his first season in MLS and the Orange have Fuenmayor's compatriot and Atlanta United FC forward Josef Martinez to thank for that. “Since Josef arrived, I… Feb 16 18February 16, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Cabrera, Jordan explain offseason plan as Dynamo enter phase 2 of overhaulHOUSTON – When the Houston Dynamo hired Wilmer Cabrera as the franchise’s fourth head coach in October 2016, they did so with the hope of re-establishing La Naranja as contenders. After reaching the Western Conference Championship in his first year… Feb 15 18February 15, 2018Article at mlssoccer
Elis, Cabezas signings confirm big ambitions for 2017, say Houston DynamoHOUSTON – What a difference a year makes. For the Houston Dynamo, that phrase has taken on a deeper meaning when looking back at the state the club after the 2016 season. Dynamo president Chris Canetti alluded to that fact in the club’s season-ending… Dec 18 17December 18, 2017Article at mlssoccer
