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November 20th, 2009

St. Louis, Part 2

By: Jeremy | Comments 3 Comments

Let me first start by thanking everyone for their comments and generous words of advice. It is your comments that make this blog worthwhile. Whether you are complimenting me on a humorous post or telling me to go fuck myself, I cherish every word.
Now, let’s get to my St. Louis Soccer United post. There is [...]

Category Category: Team News


November 19th, 2009

Breaking News: St.Louis Is America’s Soccer Capital?

By: Jeremy | Comments 14 Comments

I was reading about the rebel soccer teams and their departure from the United Soccer League’s First Division. It seems that St. Louis is about to unleash their soccer prowess upon the nation. This is from the website of the newly formed St. Louis Soccer United.
St. Louis and soccer are synonymous. No city in [...]

Category Category: Team News
November 18th, 2009

Two Noteworthy Notes To Notate In Your Notebook

By: Jeremy | Comments 1 Comment

-According to the Dynamo, Ricardo Clark, whose contract expires next month, has no intention to re-sign with Major League Soccer as he pursues opportunities abroad.
-Brian Ching underwent surgery Tuesday to address a meniscus tear in his left knee. He suffered the injury in Game 1 of the series against Seattle Sounders FC but is expected [...]

Category Category: Team News
November 16th, 2009

One Game Over Two Days; LA vs Houston (and other points to ponder)

By: Jeremy | Comments 4 Comments

Greetings, Dynamo fans. As we are all well aware, our beloved Orange fell short of the 2009 championship. It was a valiant effort against David Beckham and the LA Galaxy. Watching from Houston, the Dynamo played well on Friday night, but early Saturday was a different story.
As midnight passed, LA took advantage of two costly [...]

Category Category: Team News
November 13th, 2009

Calm Before The Storm; Dynamo vs. Galaxy

By: Jeremy | Comments 2 Comments

Gameday is upon us. I don’t want to talk any trash or make any predictions. We must avoid the jinx at all costs. It’s not that I believe in that voodoo rhetoric, but why chance it? I will keep it simple and possibly very bland.
Here are a few game related articles. One states how Los [...]

Category Category: Team News


November 11th, 2009

Did MLS Bet On Seattle?

By: Jeremy | Comments 4 Comments

The MLS announced today that the start time for the Western Conference final at Los Angeles will take place at 10:25 p.m. CST Friday. That’s right, 10:25 P.M.! It STARTS at 10:25 p.m. WTF is that all about? Good luck watching that one, East Coast.
I’m guessing the time slot was already reserved prior to [...]

Category Category: Team News
November 10th, 2009

Awards and an Assignment

By: Jeremy | Comments 3 Comments

The Houston Dynamo announced their 2009 team awards Monday night at Dynamo Charities’ Dynamo Awards 09, presented by Audi, held at the House of Blues.
Newcomer of the Year: Cam Weaver
Goal of the Year: Brad Davis, September 19 vs. Real Salt Lake
Dynamo Academy Player of the Year: Sebastien Ibeagha
Dynamo Academy Players’ Player of the Year: Reagan [...]

Category Category: Team News
November 9th, 2009

As Close As It Gets

By: Jeremy | Comments 3 Comments

In my opinion, the two best teams in MLS already faced eachother during these playoffs. Forget the finals, the best matchup is/was Houston vs. Seattle.
What more can you say about Seattle and their fans? They are the pinnacle example of what every team strives for. Sure, there might be some exceptions, like a few over-zealous [...]

Category Category: Team News
November 6th, 2009

What Are You Wearing?

By: Jeremy | Comments 3 Comments

Mayor Bill White has proclaimed today as Dynamo Day. Are you wearing orange?
Mayor Bill White today proclaimed that Friday, November 6th, will be recognized as “Dynamo Day” in Houston. In observance of the day, the mayor encourages Houstonians to wear orange, the color of the Dynamo.
The two-time MLS Cup Champion Dynamo will host the [...]

Category Category: Team News
November 5th, 2009

Beckham’s Balls Not Actually Gold

By: Jeremy | Comments 3 Comments

I have struggled with whether I want to continue writing for The Offside. My recent posts indicate my frustrations, which may appear to be a little acrimonious. The truth isn’t as harsh as I make it out to be, honestly.
A few days ago I contacted the powers-that-be and proposed a new page for The Offside. [...]

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