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Re: Dynamo eager to return to MLS Cup

Michael Simpson — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 22:20:50 -0000

That is correct. Appiah was signed to a developmental contract after the publication of this news story.

Re: Dynamo eager to return to MLS Cup

Martek — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:52:59 -0000

One addition. 2010 MLS SuperDraftee Sammy Appiah was signed to a developmental contract. So one of the draftees are working out, though not in Geoff Cameron/Danny Cruz territory just yet.

Re: Guest column: Danny Cruz recalls his trip to South Africa

islandofmind — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 23:05:17 -0000

Great stuff Danny! Glad you enjoyed the trip I hope I can get to SA to see our boys play and visit the people there!

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

ASN Editorial — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:11:35 -0000

Hey gang, I hate to distract you from this very lively conversation (and thank you all for commenting by the way. I mean that) but wanted to make sure you had read the preview piece for tomorrow's big game:
http://dynamo.american-soccer-news.com/?p=347
Enjoy!

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

rob — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:51:39 -0000

Be honest: the mls is more like rugy or wrestling than like true soccer. unfortunately, unknowledgeable fans like the ones in houston, don't recognize this. and until garber and the ussf get a spine and do something about the worst officials on the planet, the mls won't evolve, and players like FL and beckham will stop coming here.

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

houston fan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:51:54 -0000

To n brooks, no I didn't catch beckham... I was generally speaking when I included him. I don't car much for him as a player, his celebrate circus, or just him in general. ljungberg and henry though are exactly what this league needs. they bring world cup, epl, champions league experiences that are far more valuable than mom and dads backyard. Another thing tho which you brought up, if the LEAGUE is protecting beckham it will never seem credible. I don't care what underwear he wears, when he's on the pitch he's just another player.

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

NES Wes C. Addle — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:59:24 -0000

I think Freddie is a very astute player, and critic of the game. It certainly appears that Mullan had a handball. He even does one of those guilty shrugs....I am SOUNDERS Till I die, but have to say Ching had an amazing one touch goal. It is the beautiful game!

Freddie is the best designated player out there. He serves up amazing crosses like ihop serves pancakes! He is the ultimate playmaker! It is a bit ironical that he is the reason Fredy won the newcomer award. Love the guy. He is passionate, smart and turf savvy!

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

Michael — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:32:18 -0000

Any supporter of a team with Brian Ching and Mike Chabala should not be calling anyone a "whiner."

Second, I think Ljungberg has had some culture shock at the hackiness of MLS when compared to the English or Swedish game. While it might not compare to an important international match against Mexico in Azteca or the Azzuri almost anywhere, it does indeed seem like some of the teams playing Seattle have instructed defenders to be willing to give up a "professional foul" or two in order to take Ljungberg out of his game.

Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. This time it did. Hats off to Houston.

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

Quakes fan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:47:47 -0000

Pretty common for coaches and players (not to mention fans) to be upset over calls or non-calls when an important game doesn't go their way. Classy? Not even. Passionate? You bet!

Freddy is pissed because he wanted to win, badly. He's not phoning it in. I love that.

But I think he'd like the weather in Northern California better than Seattle

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

Adam — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:39:57 -0000

At least Ljungberg is being honest. I hate the PC crap usually delivered by players in the post-game.

Game 1: Ching fouling Gonzalez is obvious yellow. Game 2, start of 2nd half, Ljungberg through free to the goalie and I think heinault clipped his ankles... Red in any other league. I don't know about the handball, but he should be calling out Levesque for botching the clearance. What do you expect from a USL player subbing on in a playoff elimination game, getting the ball in his own box on D in overtime? Any other player on the field heads that ball out.

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

nbrooks — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:19:58 -0000

Hey Houston fan - did you see how Beckham "did it " to Rico at the last Hollywood Galaxy Dynamo game?

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

ASN Editorial — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:17:02 -0000

there's actually three nutmeggeds. There appears to be a lot of overlap between them and Dynamo Planet? But what do I know...

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

houston fan — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:45:59 -0000

As a houston fan I think he's right. I also think that the mls is going to get a bad rep worldwide for overly rough (dirty) play & bad officiating. In order for the league to be successful we have to be able to somewhat compete with leagues over in europe in terms of bringing in players. I think its good for the young guys too see how ljungberg and beckham do it. next year hopefully thierry henry. Houston won on the day, but we didn't play good football, it was scrappy & I think that was his point.

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

poopydoo — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:55:15 -0000

Who is nutmegged? Why should we care what he thinks?

Re: What do you think of Freddie Ljungberg’s ‘brawl in Houston’ blog post?

Andy065 — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:29:48 -0000

Ljungberg just needs to get over himself. The foul on him from Chabala shouldn't have been a yellow, but he lounged on the pitch long enough to persuade the ref to issue Mike a card, especially when he took the worse fall.

Re: Dynamo drop Monterrey to win Charities Cup

Josefino — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:11:43 -0000

three star game, it actually had a better 1st half than the second, but the goals at the end made it exciting. Nice atmosphere, could not be more futbolistica.

Re: Dynamo put out Fire comeback in 3-2 win

soccer goals — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:27:26 -0000

I thnnk Julius needs to go back to the bench.

Re: Dynamo put out Fire comeback in 3-2 win

James — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:54:01 -0000

I'm not sure that I'd rank Julius above Wade. Julius was out of position a couple of times (each of which could have had near disastrous consequences) and that gaffe on the Blanco assist was pretty terrible.

Re: Onstad heroics salvage first win of ‘09

Nez — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:58:18 -0000

very generous to Holden, who couldn't connect the midfield to the forwards
very generous to Barrett, who AGAIN was burnt continuously and who's passes were very off
generous to Davis, who didn't do a bunch except the goal scoring play
generous to Kamara, who beat nobody with his feet

Re: Dynamo face uphill battle after 1-1 draw with Atlante

joel is latest soccer news — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:30 -0000

Thanks for the article. The game in cancun is going to be difficult. Losing Jacqua and DeRo will be their demise in the CCL

Re: Dynamo exploit black holes in Galaxy defense, wrap up West

ASN Staff — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:13:12 -0000

Noted. And changed. Thank you.

Re: Dynamo exploit black holes in Galaxy defense, wrap up West

Chris — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:43:54 -0000

"Mr. October/November, Dynamo forward Dwayne DeRosario relished the conference championship. "

DeRo plays CAM ;>

Re: Racism at Robertson?

islandofmind — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:10:13 -0000

Your headline suggests a lot more than it should in this situation. This is an act by one single moron who was immediately booted out of the stadium. Nothing so generalized as "Racism at Robertson?" might suggest. Houston, apart from the preconceived ideas of the many who have never spent any time here, is among the most tolerant cities in the country owing to a diversity that is both deep and broad. Very few neighborhoods are exclusive to any single "Race" and even most of the suburbs are highly integrated. I've had extended visits to many American cities and I've seen no other population so ready to abandon the the enmities of the past.

All of that said, racism is still a potent force here and everywhere else in the country - but if you want to tell the world that you hold irrational beliefs about people because of their skin color or geographic origins and such - in Houston, you should expect to become very unpopular just like that fool last night. Dynamo fans are among the most tolerant members of this tolerant community. Racism at Robertson? Hell no, just good times and great Futbol!

Re: Dynamo fall to Chivas in second SuperLiga game

Jonathan — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 22:12:16 -0000

Great article. Chivas came out like blockbusters for the first few minutes of the game then the tables turned and the Dynamo dominated the game. Pocession belonged to the Dynamo with relentlless attacks on the Chvias goal. There wasn't a Dynamo player on the field who didn't give it everything. It was extremely high quality of play. I must agree that the Chvias goalkeeper did a great job but was aided by some luck and poor officiating. The Dynamo deserved to win and it's a shame they weren't rewarded for their effort. The stadium was near capacity with passionate Dynamo and Chivas fans. The atmosphere was highly charged and was a great game even though our men in orange weren't able to come out with a win. I give my kudos to the team and wish them all the luck for their upcoming games with D.C. United.