Feb
11

Looking at 2010: Houston Dynamo


The 2010 season presents a challenge for Dominic Kinnear and the Houston Dynamo. First of all their top two stars from a year ago are now gone to Europe. Stuart Holden and Ricardo Clark left a big hole in the midfield and some would even argue that the club is still recovering from the trade…[continue reading]

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May
27

Oduro Sent To Houston


Every year it seems Dominic Kinnear makes a small move that pays off in a big way down the line. This could very well be that move as the club announced today that they have traded for forward Dominic Oduro from New York in exchange for a 2010 first-round pick in the MLS SuperDraft and…[continue reading]

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Apr
17

MLS Weekend Preview: Week 5


Kind of hard to believe we are already five weekends into the new season. For those keeping score at home after this week we will be a sixth of the way through the season…well for most clubs at least. Another six game weekend slate for us, with four on Saturday and two for Sunday kicks.…[continue reading]

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Jan
13

Oduro for van den Burgh Done


Just caught wind that this deal is now official. New York Red Bulls traded Dave van den Bergh and the No. 14 overall pick in the MLS Draft to FC Dallas for forward Dominic Oduro, the No. 11 and the No. 18 picks in the draft. Just about what we expected earlier as far as…[continue reading]

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Jan
13

Oduro for van den Burgh?

Oduro for van den Burgh?

It sounds as though there is a possible pre-draft trade in the works between FC Dallas and the New York Red Bulls. Buzz Carrick is reporting that the two sides have agreed to swap international players on their rosters. Dallas would send forward Dominic Oduro to New York for winger Dave van den Burgh. Interesting…[continue reading]

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Aug
23

Osorio Still Striker Shopping

Osorio Still Striker Shopping

After the sale of Jozy Altidore to Spain, New York Red Bulls coach Juan Carlos Osorio has been shopping around the world for a replacement striker. Right now he is mainly targeting three here in the States as the international transfer window closed for MLS clubs last Friday. The three Osorio is looking at right…[continue reading]

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Jun
15

Dallas Continues Streak Against Fire


Nothing like picking up a win at the right time for Marco Ferruzzi and his FC Dallas players. Coming into the game today with the Chicago Fire, the Hoops were riding a three game winless streak along with some shaky play for the past two months. But that didn’t stop the home side from putting…[continue reading]

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Jun
06

Friday Night Preview: Hoops Take On Revs


One of those random Friday night games in Major League Soccer pits New England against Dallas. This game was originally on Saturday but got bumped up a day because of a Brazil friendly taking place. The MLS game gets the first leg of the doubleheader and then the Brazil friendly follows. You better believe the…[continue reading]

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May
30

WVH Monthly Awards: Blanco’s Month

WVH Monthly Awards: Blanco’s Month

Another month down here in Major League Soccer, but yes I know there is still one day left on the calendar with games on it. But for the most part this list is basically going to be fine no matter what happens tomorrow. Even if someone drops six goals in a game tomorrow, it really…[continue reading]

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May
27

WVH Week 9 Awards: McManus’s Rocket Beats Beckham’s Bomb

WVH Week 9 Awards: McManus’s Rocket Beats Beckham’s Bomb

First off, sorry for the delay on this. I had some power issues this morning to deal with at the house so this post didn’t get done at the time I had hoped for. But with all of that out of the way let’s get down to business here with the weekly awards. I know…[continue reading]

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