https://orangeintheoven.comhttps://orangeintheoven.com/houston-dynamo-takes-big-gamble-elevating-youth-senior-squad?utm_source=RSSValentina Quijano01jyacx8bhtnWith several key starters leaving the team in the offseason and some others dealing with injuries, the Dynamo’s coaching staff has had to look for solutions.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/jack-mcglynn-usmnt-shot-reshape-entire-career?utm_source=RSSValentina Quijano01jy4czned2mJack McGlynn belongs to a select group of players that are rare to come by nowadays. He has rightfully been given a USMNT shot.Mon, 23 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/houston-dynamo-face-brutal-truth-roster-2025-season-collapse?utm_source=RSSValentina Quijano01jxe5zn1784The start of the Houston Dynamo in the 2025 MLS season has been far from ideal. From bad losses to constant injuries, the team has had to fight extremely hard.Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:20:00 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-forward-diana-ordonez-returns-home-01grkj8gqtd9?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01grkj8gqtd9Houston's biggest addition of the offseason, Diana Ordonez" feels right at home. Obtained on draft day, Ordonez is Houston's biggest addition ahead of the 2023 season.Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:55:09 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/hector-herrera-the-2023-difference-maker-for-the-houston-dynamo-01grf3gcd0y6?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01grf3gcd0y6The splash signing of 2022 in Mexican international Hector Herrera is expected to pay dividends in 2023. Will the splash become a tsunami for Houston or just another little ripple by a player past his prime. Houston is betting on the latter. Sat, 04 Feb 2023 21:37:49 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-acquire-orlando-pride-defender-courtney-petersen-01gr7vvqcr9w?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gr7vvqcr9wOn the same day, the Orlando Pride introduced former Houston Dash goalkeeper Haley Carter as their new GM and VP of Soccer Operations, the team deals defender Courtney Petersen to Houston for $65,000 in Allocation Money and a possible $25,000 more.Thu, 02 Feb 2023 01:47:14 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/former-houston-dash-keeper-haley-carter-named-orlando-pride-gm-vp-of-soccer-operations-01gr2178rbzk?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gr2178rbzkFormer Houston Dash goalkeeper Haley Carter was introduced as the Orlando Pride's first GM and VP of Soccer Operations. In her role, Carter will report directly to Club ownership.Thu, 02 Feb 2023 00:59:41 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-to-compete-in-leagues-cup-2023-01gq84r9anqv?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gq84r9anqvThe Houston Dynamo announced on Friday, January 20th, their selection to participate in the Leagues Cup 2023. The Leagues Cup is a tournament featuring teams from Liga MX and Major League Soccer.Fri, 20 Jan 2023 18:03:19 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-soccer-stadium-to-be-re-branded-shell-energy-stadium-01gq123bxp39?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gq123bxp39On Tuesday morning, January 17, 2023, the Houston Dynamo FC and Shell Energy announced a stadium naming rights agreement. It marks the fourth time in 11 years that the stadium has undergone a name change.Wed, 18 Jan 2023 00:17:11 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/why-you-should-watch-the-houston-dash-01gpsernsk28?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gpsernsk28The Houston Dash completed the NWSL Draft this past week and are favored by at least one writer to be the best team on paper in the league. Here are three reasoSun, 15 Jan 2023 01:54:40 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/brendan-burke-named-first-assistant-for-the-ben-olsen-s-houston-dynamo-01gpryd25kgt?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gpryd25kgtThe Houston Dynamo announced Friday evening, January 13, 2023 that former Colorado Switchbacks head coach Brendan Burke had signed on with the Houston Dynamo as a first assistant.Sat, 14 Jan 2023 20:35:27 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-with-a-near-perfect-draft-day-01gpp4st7teg?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gpp4st7tegThe Houston Dash were big winners at the 2022 NWSL Draft held in Philadelphia on Thursday. The Dash began the day landing one of the best scorers in the NWSL last season and then added four more draft picks.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:29:06 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-with-a-big-trade-day-move-acquiring-ordonez-from-nc-courage-01gpm518rhzr?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gpm518rhzrThe Houston Dash started Draft Day 2023 with a bang. They sent the eighth overall pick, $100,000 in allocation money, Houston's natural first round pick in 2024 and a 2023 international spot for Diana Ordonez and the 30th overall pick from the NC Courage.Fri, 13 Jan 2023 18:02:45 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-sign-free-agent-defender-franco-escobar-01gpkjyrb62b?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gpkjyrb62bThe Houston Dynamo on Thursday announced the signing of veteran free agent defender Franco Escobar. Escobar's signing brings a winning addition to the backline.Thu, 12 Jan 2023 23:10:50 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-sign-havana-solaun-and-emily-curran-01gphjgtkcmg?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gphjgtkcmgThe Houston Dash continue solidifying their roster and laying claim to the best team in the NWSL. On Monday, the team resigned defender Emily (Ogle) Curran and on Wednesday free agent midfielder Havana Solaun.Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:50:59 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-retain-lowdon-and-lampson-for-2023-01gphhdnjfg7?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gphhdnjfg7The Houston Dash made a big announcement Wednesday afternoon concerning Dash head coach Sam Laity's staff. Houston will retain the services of assistant coach Sarah Lowdon and goalkeeping coach Matt Lampson.Wed, 11 Jan 2023 23:26:34 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-loans-matias-vera-argentinos-juniors-01gpeedsd3ap?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gpeedsd3apDynamo head coach Ben Olsen and the entrusted braintrust continue to dismantle the Houston side. A day ago, they sent midfielder Matias Vera packing back to his native Argentina to play for the Argentinos Juniors.Tue, 10 Jan 2023 19:49:09 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-trade-defender-adam-lundkvist-for-500-000-gam-01gpedev89ea?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gpedev89eaFirst it was former team captain and team anchor on the backline Tim Parker being traded to St Louis City FC for cash and now defender Adam Lundkvist has been sent packing to in-state rival Austin FC for even more cash.Tue, 10 Jan 2023 18:17:17 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/looking-at-the-2023-houston-dynamo-coaching-staff-01gp52019e2a?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gp52019e2aThe Houston Dynamo began the 2023 preseason on Sunday morning at Houston Sports Park under the watchful eye of first year head coach Ben Olsen and his coaching staff. It begins with more questions then answers.Sun, 08 Jan 2023 02:32:17 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-sign-goalkeeper-devon-kerr-01gntghqscj9?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gntghqscj9Canadian international Devon Kerr's career has come full circle as her signing with the Houston Dash was released on Friday afternoon, January 6, 2023. Kerr began her career with Houston as a non roster invitee in 2019 and then earning a contract in AprilSun, 08 Jan 2023 01:09:46 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/club-libertad-s-ivan-franco-on-loan-to-houston-dynamo-01gp793mvpz3?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gp793mvpz3Just hours ahead of the opening of the 2023 pre-season camp, the Houston Dynamo announced the loan of Club Libertad attacker Ivan Franco pending receipt of his ITC and P-1 Visa. Franco comes to Houston as another young player with potential.Sun, 08 Jan 2023 00:53:05 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-sign-free-agent-defender-brad-smith-01gp4xvskyn0?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gp4xvskyn0The Houston Dynamo announced the signing of free agent left back Brad Smith on Friday evening. The signing comes ahead of the opening of training camp on Sunday morning. Sat, 07 Jan 2023 02:46:47 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-preseason-opens-january-8-2023-01gp259kmcry?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gp259kmcryThe Houston Dynamo open the Ben Olsen coaching era Sunday, January 8, 2023. In just over 72 hours, the Dynamo will take the pitch at 10 AM for an all access media training.Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:07:30 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-re-sign-defender-annika-creel-01gp2406xmym?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gp2406xmymThe Houston Dash announced the resigning of defender Annika Creel to a new contract. It's ok if you don't recognize the name. She originally signed with the Dash as Annika Schmidt ahead of the 2021 season.Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:46:54 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/looking-forward-to-houston-dash-2023-01gnfnwfy33k?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gnfnwfy33kThe new year is here and nearly just as soon it will be time to start of the 2023 NWSL season. Expectations are high for the upcoming campaign. Here are three reasons to be excited.Mon, 02 Jan 2023 23:57:41 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-stuck-in-rebuild-mode-01gm3sbrt29s?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gm3sbrt29sFor nearly a decade now, the Houston Dynamo have been in a continuous flux of change. As the 2023 season nears, it doesn't appear that much has changed so what should we be wishing for this New Year's?Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:26:18 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/upcoming-houston-dash-decisions-for-2023-01gnjcvthnay?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gnjcvthnayThe Houston Dash are a pretty complete team heading into 2023. Like all good teams though there is room for improvement. Here are three decisions that need to be made for this club heading into the start of training camp in a couple months.Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:25:47 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/looking-forward-to-the-houston-dynamo-2023-01gnjasjew0a?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gnjasjew0aAs the new year approaches, the start of the MLS season is just around the corner with the first practice less then a month away. It's easier to be excited for the Houston Dash but here are three reasons to be excited about the Houston Dynamo.Mon, 02 Jan 2023 21:24:49 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/analyzing-the-houston-dynamo-2023-draft-01gmxbq108w9?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gmxbq108w9The Houston Dynamo MSL draft is in the books. It was filled with little answers, more general allocated money to the coffers and even more questions. With 60 days to fo till the start of the season, there are still a lot more questions than answers.Sat, 24 Dec 2022 03:45:48 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/introducing-sam-laity-the-new-head-coach-of-the-houston-dash-01gmvbwk2sv8?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gmvbwk2sv8Today was all about the introduction Sam Laity as the fourth head coach in Houston Dash history. Laity comes at a time when the foundation has been laid and the team is trending up. The longtime OL Reign assistant looks forward to the opportunity.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 22:29:13 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-with-a-busy-christmas-season-01gmtj4x03hk?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gmtj4x03hkThe last week or 10 days has been exceedingly busy for the Houston Dash. The Dash have made signings, resolved the James Clarkson dilemma, and will announce their new head coach today.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 15:27:07 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-2023-schedule-released-01gmtf05bfqk?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gmtf05bfqkThe Houston Dynamo 2023 schedule was released late Tuesday afternoon. It's design gives Houston Dynamo fans a quick taste of how the team will do in 2023 with one caveat. The 2022 season started off strong and then tailed away the final five months.Wed, 21 Dec 2022 14:07:24 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-hire-ben-bartlett-as-director-of-methodology-01gkck94184j?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gkck94184jThe Houston Dynamo began December hiring Englishman Ben Bartlett as their first ever Director of Methodolgy. In a short sense, he is supposed to develop proggrams to make the coaching and player develpment more cohesive. Interesting to say the least.Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:45:15 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/5-things-to-know-about-houston-dynamo-star-hector-herrera-01gj76k3myzy?utm_source=RSSEthan Lee Chalk01gj76k3myzyHere are five things to know about Houston Dynamo star midfielder, Hector Herrera.Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:15:14 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-icon-damarcus-beasley-elected-into-national-soccer-2023-hall-of-fame-class-01gk6ya1w215?utm_source=RSSEthan Lee Chalk01gk6ya1w215Houston Dynamo FC defender DaMarcus Beasley has been elected into the National Soccer Hall of Fame class of 2023. Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:13:20 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-acquire-brazilian-midfielder-in-a-trade-01gk72kq0skf?utm_source=RSSEthan Lee Chalk01gk72kq0skfHouston Dynamo have added to their midfield ranks acquiring Brazilian midfielder Artur from the Columbus Crew for the new season.Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:11:51 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/looking-back-on-the-houston-dynamo-s-november-01gkcdjef65y?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gkcdjef65yThe Houston Dynamo entered November still searching for a head coach and some key players to add to the roster. They ended the month with a new head coach, a couple of solid bench players and a flurry of moves that left fans scratching their heads.Sat, 03 Dec 2022 18:09:46 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-trade-tim-parker-to-st-louis-city-sc-for-cash-01ghp358dd8d?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ghp358dd8dIf you didn't know it before, you know it now. The Houston dynamo are in full blown rebuild the team mode in the mold of their new head coach. On Friday evening, they announced the sale of team captain and defensive stalwart Tim Parker to STL City SC.Sat, 12 Nov 2022 14:42:49 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-trade-fafa-picault-for-cash-to-nashville-sc-01ghfbdmxnt7?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ghfbdmxnt7The Houston Dynamo FC finally rid themselves of Fafa Picault. On Wednesday afternoon, the team announced the move of Picault to Nashville SC. Houston will receive $50k each of the next two years ($100k guaranteed) and up to $150k in conditional 2024 GAM iWed, 09 Nov 2022 23:49:12 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/three-takeaways-from-the-houston-dynamo-hiring-of-ben-olsen-01ghc6akmggq?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ghc6akmggqThe Houston Dynamo announced the hiring of former DC United manager Ben Olsen as the sixth head coach in franchise history. Olsen's hiring brought immediate questions to bear and produced three takeaways.Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:25:39 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-tab-ben-olsen-as-their-new-head-coach-01ghc4t7jdrq?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ghc4t7jdrqThe Houston dynamo named Ben Olsen as the sixth head coach in franchise history Tuesday morning. HDFC held a press conference to announce the hiring.Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:58:13 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-midfielder-ebony-salmon-named-nwsl-second-team-best-xi-01gg8k9b0zc7?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gg8k9b0zc7Houston Dash midfielder/forward Ebony Salmon was named to the 2022 NWSL Second Team Best XI on Tuesday afternoon. Salmon, clearly earned this spot leading Houston to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.Tue, 25 Oct 2022 23:00:21 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-fc-must-finish-filling-the-formation-for-2023-01gfyfx66tqj?utm_source=RSSChuck Wharton01gfyfx66tqjHouston Dynamo FC finished this MLS regular season just a hair’s breadth from last place in the Western Conference. There’s no hint of a new plan for 2023.Sun, 23 Oct 2022 00:57:45 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-knocked-from-the-playoffs-in-a-2-1-stunner-01gfh9vvdjfk?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gfh9vvdjfkThe Houston Dash lost their first ever playoff game in stunning fashion to the Kansas City Current. The game winner by Kate Del Fava came in the tenth minute of stoppage time propelling Kansas City to next week's semi-final away match against the OL ReignMon, 17 Oct 2022 01:48:19 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-three-things-to-address-and-quickly-01gf9rfbyg87?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gf9rfbyg87The Houston Dynamo will be sitting at home watching the MLS playoffs from their couch. For the fifth consecutive season, the Dynamo failed to make the playoffs. The organization has only had three playoff berths in the last decade. What's next?Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:37:57 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-what-lies-next-01gf40gd5p0h?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gf40gd5p0hWhile other MLS teams get set for the 2022 playoffs, the Houston Dynamo are left to wonder what if and look ahead to next year. Following the change of command patrolling the sidelines for La Naranja, the team had a whole different vibe. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 17:31:10 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-fc-return-to-success-can-start-with-sebastian-ferreira-01geynccbrsa?utm_source=RSSChuck Wharton01geynccbrsaHouston Dynamo FC keeps making the right decisions for the club’s MLS future. But the decisions don’t get the club any better standing than next-to-last in the MLS Western Conference.Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:10:10 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-lose-their-2022-home-finale-3-1-01gezgv91k62?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gezgv91k62It started off well for the Houston Dynamo on Sunday afternoon at PNC Stadium but it did not end well. Despite earning their franchise tying 18th loss, the Dynamo were able to avoid the Western Conference cellar.Mon, 10 Oct 2022 00:06:06 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/match-preview-houston-dynamo-v-l-a-galaxy-01gex34sdwmj?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gex34sdwmjThe Houston Dynamo and the L.A. Galaxy's 40th all-time meeting could have playoff implications on Decision Day 2022. The Galaxy come to PNC Stadium needing three points to keep them in contention for a home playoff berth.Sun, 09 Oct 2022 01:13:23 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/how-the-houston-dynamo-are-facing-decision-day-2022-01gewzzhp6ty?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gewzzhp6tyYou wouldn't be too surprised if the Houston Dynamo already had their bags packed for the offseason. Listening to team captain Tim Parker and Matias Vera, you might think the Dynamo were preparing for a playoff game instead of the offseason. Sun, 09 Oct 2022 00:14:11 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/can-the-houston-dynamo-play-spoiler-a-third-time-against-the-l-a-galaxy-01gewxdjk4kn?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gewxdjk4knThe Houston Dynamo and the L.A. Galaxy battle for the third time on Decision Day with a lot on the line for the visiting team. In the previous two meetings, Houston has played the spoiler for Los Angeles. Will the battle at PNC Stadium on Sunday have the Sat, 08 Oct 2022 23:41:46 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/where-are-they-now-houston-dynamo-danny-cruz-01ger2030mcf?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ger2030mcfIt's been 11 years since the Houston Dynamo played in the MLS Cup final against the L.A. Galaxy. Eleven years ago, Danny Cruz was an important piece of the Houston Dynamo? Where is he now?Fri, 07 Oct 2022 02:29:43 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/former-houston-dynamo-dwayne-de-rosario-receives-canada-s-highest-sporting-honor-01geqyatad4k?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01geqyatad4kFormer Houston Dynamo midfielder was honored with Canada's highest sporting part of the class of 2022 at the Order of Sport Awards ceremony Thursday August 6, 2022. De Rosario played for the Houston Dynamo from 2006-2008.Fri, 07 Oct 2022 01:13:05 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/how-do-you-grade-hector-herrera-s-houston-dynamo-season-01genb5nmxwr?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01genb5nmxwrThe Houston Dynamo spent a lot of money and a lot of time hyping midfielder Hector Herrera's midfield debut. The opening salvo on July 9th was a winner but what about the rest of the season?Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:02:01 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/sebastian-ferreira-sets-houston-dynamo-scoring-record-01gejefqqjx9?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gejefqqjx9The Houston Dynamo have had some pretty good goal scorers come there way since arriving in the Bayou City in 2006. Now Sebastian Ferreira has arrived on the scene and he could be the best one yet.Tue, 04 Oct 2022 23:58:32 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/three-things-the-houston-dynamo-front-office-has-done-right-in-2022-01gehxk7g5b6?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gehxk7g5b6The Houston Dynamo have not had the best of seasons in 2022. Despite being near the bottom of the Western Conference standings, Houston as a club and organization have done some positive things in 2022. Here are three of them.Tue, 04 Oct 2022 18:39:41 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-forward-sebastian-ferreira-named-to-mlssoccer-com-team-of-the-week-01gefqwm88ce?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gefqwm88ceHouston Dynamo forward was named to the MSL Soccer team of he Week following his brace against Nashville SC on Sunday night. This is his third honor of the season.Tue, 04 Oct 2022 01:22:07 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-win-2-0-over-nashville-01gef4ttq6fd?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gef4ttq6fdThe Houston Dynamo a poor road team over the course of their franchise history took another step towards redemption on Sunday night. They traveled to Nashville, snapped Nashville's six game unbeaten streak and became the only team to sweep Nashville.Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:48:46 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/how-has-kenny-bundy-turned-the-houston-dynamo-turn-around-01gefcnjt3np?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gefcnjt3npIt's only been four games but interim head coach Kenny Bundy has the team playing like they belong at the top of the table and not the bottom. The Houston Dynamo parted ways with Paulo Nagamura on September 5th and its been a different team from the startMon, 03 Oct 2022 18:07:51 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/the-houston-dynamo-a-changed-team-01gedtehsp8r?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gedtehsp8rThe Houston Dynamo are a different team. When Paulo Nagamura and the Dynamo parted ways four games ago, the Dynamo were in the middle of whirlwind of failures. Now 27 days later, they are a different team.Mon, 03 Oct 2022 03:07:49 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-v-kansas-city-current-in-nwsl-playoff-quarterfinals-01gedd4rkqc2?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gedd4rkqc2Late Sunday afternoon, the NWSL announced the quarterfinal pairings for Sunday, October 16, 2022. The Dash in the playoffs for the first time in team history will square off with the Kansas City Current at home in PNC Stadium.Mon, 03 Oct 2022 01:12:56 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/match-preview-houston-dynamo-v-nashville-sc-01ged57wd2fm?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ged57wd2fmThe Houston Dynamo are on the road looking to make a statement for their future and send a message to their fanbase. Here is how this game could shake out in Nashville.Sun, 02 Oct 2022 21:15:52 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-win-secure-home-playoff-berth-01gecfkwqkg2?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gecfkwqkg2The Houston Dash didn't play the prettiest game Saturday night in the nation's capital but they did enough to win. The Dash defeated the Washington Spirit 2-1 coupling with the Kansas City loss earned themselves a home playoff match.Sun, 02 Oct 2022 20:12:03 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/how-important-is-houston-dash-win-tonight-01ge6050etew?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ge6050etewThe Houston Dash clinched a playoff berth without taking the pitch when the NC Courage and San Diego Wave played to a draw on Friday night. Having made the playoffs, how important is it to win against the Washington Spirit now?Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:00:31 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-the-last-hope-for-soccer-playoff-glory-01ge4mq9kpvx?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ge4mq9kpvxWith the Dynamo 2 dropping their playoff match last weekend and the Houston Dynamo looking to next year, the final vestiges of Houston soccer championship hopes rest on the Houston Dash. Thu, 29 Sep 2022 18:42:24 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/remembering-houston-dynamo-alex-dixon-s-most-memorable-goal-01ge3gs0feqy?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ge3gs0feqyIt's been 11 years and 17 days since Alex Dixon scored his most memorable goal as a professional athlete. HIs stoppage time goal on August 21, 2011, kept Real Salt Lake winless at Robertson Stadium. It was his only goal in Major League Soccer.Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:04:48 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/how-did-the-houston-dynamo-get-this-bad-01ge38n93b3k?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ge38n93b3kIt's been nearly a decade since the Houston Dynamo FC were a relevant soccer power. The catastrophic downturn began with the exit of former Dynamo president Chris Canetti and former coach Dominic Kinnear. Enter the Matt Jordan era and futility.Thu, 29 Sep 2022 02:20:26 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/talen-maples-how-good-can-he-be-01ge33qmtzy8?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ge33qmtzy8Talen Maples just earned Best XI honors in the first ever MLS Next Pro League. Not the best eleven for a week or a month but for the entire 2022 soccer season. This is another in a long list of accomplishments for the Dynamo 2 defender and team captain.Wed, 28 Sep 2022 23:27:35 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/how-will-you-judge-the-last-two-houston-dynamo-matches-01ge2k071gpb?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ge2k071gpbWith two games left in the 2022 season, what can we expect from the Houston Dynamo? What should we expect from the Houston Dynamo? Is the fanbase reenergized with the Bundy's job as interim head coach? Here are the answers to those inquisitive questions.Wed, 28 Sep 2022 18:05:49 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/what-dynamo-dos-players-should-be-considered-for-elevation-the-first-team-01ge0qw14as7?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ge0qw14as7The Houston Dynamo 2 lost their Western Conference semi-final playoff match in stunning fashion. With the loss, the attention now turns to individual players and can contribute in 2023 to the first team. Who deserves elevation?Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:59:49 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-looking-to-turn-the-tide-of-history-01ge0gt7kh09?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01ge0gt7kh09History has not been kind to the Houston Dash. A good team but not a great team, they have been at the precipice of the playoffs on more then one occasion only to fall off and miss the berth they sought. Now they have a team built for the playoffs. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 00:22:27 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/dynamo-dos-fall-in-stunning-fashion-01gdvznw3sxz?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdvznw3sxzThe Houston Dynamo 2 chose the wrong time to fail to close out a game. Traveling to the Pacific Northwest for their first ever MLS Next Pro 2 playoff match against the Tacoma Defiance (Seattle Sounders 2), Houston fell on penalty kicks.Tue, 27 Sep 2022 22:23:42 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/analyzing-houston-dash-hc-juan-carlos-assessment-of-houston-s-2-0-loss-01gdvc3kc5x2?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdvc3kc5x2Houston Dash head coach Juan Carlos Amoros has been a breath of fresh air in analyzing soccer games. On Saturday night, the Houston Dash dropped a match they needed to win. How does Amoros look at the game and the future?Sun, 25 Sep 2022 22:51:40 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-comments-on-their-playoff-chances-going-to-dc-01gdtfk0z04n?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdtfk0z04nThe Houston Dash were disappointed but not down and out following their 16th loss in 23 tries against the OLR on a night when it really mattered. Now they must beat the team on the road that knocked them from the playoffs a season ago. Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:52:19 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-2-defender-talen-maples-named-mls-next-pro-best-xi-01gdry7nspyq?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdry7nspyqHouston Dynamo captain and defender Talen Maples has been honored as a member of the inaugural MLS Next Pro Best XI for 2022. The organization announced the honor on Friday afternoon ahead of the team's playoff match with the Tacoma Defiance.Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:03:57 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-miss-a-chance-at-history-with-2-0-loss-01gdtdgpeart?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdtdgpeartThe storyline was the same and so was the result. The Houston Dash had their playoff fate in their hands on Fan Appreciation night at PNC Stadium and came up empty again. The 2-0 loss marked the 16th failure in 23 meetings with the OL Reign.Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:02:46 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/two-players-to-watch-in-sunday-s-dynamo-2-playoff-match-01gdr343ern8?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdr343ern8There will be quite a few players worth watching on Sunday as the MLS Next Pro League kicks off the playoffs. Two key players to watch in the Houston Dynamo 2 and Tacoma Defiance match-up midfielders Marcelo Palomino and Marlon Vargas.Sat, 24 Sep 2022 17:11:33 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/preview-houston-dynamo-2-v-tacoma-defiance-01gdqxqtqcjr?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdqxqtqcjrThe regular season of the inaugural MLS Next Pro League is in the books and now we get to what everyone has been waiting for; the playoffs. On Sunday night, the Houston Dynamo 2 are on the road against the Tacoma defiance in round one.Sat, 24 Sep 2022 15:31:05 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/preview-houston-dash-v-ol-reign-01gdqpqq7gke?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdqpqq7gkeBarely 12 hours remain till kick-off of the biggest game in Houston Dash history. On Saturday night, September 24th in front of what will be more likely than not a record setting crowd, the Houston Dash cam claim their first ever playoff berth with a win.Sat, 24 Sep 2022 14:16:51 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-fc-yes-kenny-bundy-deserves-a-head-coach-look-01gdp17qxk9c?utm_source=RSSChuck Wharton01gdp17qxk9cWhat is it about interim head coach Kenny Bundy that gets Houston Dynamo FC performing better?Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:13:51 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dash-are-this-close-to-history-01gdng3wq4a3?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdng3wq4a3With two games left in the NWSL season, the Houston Dash are in a position to make franchise history. A win on Fan Appreciation Night at PNC Stadium and the Houston Dash earn their first ever playoff berth.Sat, 24 Sep 2022 12:05:26 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/three-former-houston-dynamo-on-final-selection-ballot-for-national-soccer-hof-01gdk13vba3r?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdk13vba3rThe final selection ballot for the National Soccer Hall of Fame includes three former Houston Dynamo players including Brian Ching, DaMarcus Beasley, and Dwayne Rosario along with Keith Johnson their Director of Adaptive/Special Needs soccer program.Thu, 22 Sep 2022 19:46:58 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-corey-baird-may-have-at-last-found-his-home-01gdev4fn4p3?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gdev4fn4p3The more things change, the more they stay the same. Houston Dynamo forward Corey Baird came to Houston looking for a new lease on his soccer life. He might just have found it under interim head coach Kenny Bundy.Wed, 21 Sep 2022 02:31:52 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/what-can-we-learn-from-houston-dynamo-s-latest-game-01gddwd0j9df?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gddwd0j9dfThe Houston Dynamo dropped their latest road match 3-1 in Los Angeles. Although, given their recent road performances over the last few years, that wasn't unexpected. There was something unexpected. Read on to learn how this team is changing.Tue, 20 Sep 2022 17:08:24 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-2-win-2-0-over-north-texas-sc-end-season-in-a-first-place-tie-01gd9wzrevjf?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gd9wzrevjfThe Dynamo Dos ended the inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season the same way they started with a win. The 2-0 win over North Texas SC secured a proverbial three way first place tie in the Western Conference on Decision Day 2022.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 04:06:27 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-organization-has-10-players-called-to-international-duty-01gd9rcqzc0h?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gd9rcqzc0hThe Houston Dynamo may not be the best team in Major League soccer but there is little doubt that they have some of the best soccer talent throughout the organization. Ten players were recently called into international camps.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 03:02:16 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/would-mexico-s-gerardo-martino-leave-el-tri-for-the-houston-dynamo-01gd9n8zm3r1?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gd9n8zm3r1When the Houston Dynamo and former head coach Paulo Nagamura parted ways weeks ago,general manager Pat Onstad said he would be looking for someone with experience at the highest levels of soccer. Is Mexico's World Cup coach Gerardo Martinez a possibility.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 02:09:14 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/ebony-salmon-leads-the-houston-dash-move-closer-to-playoff-berth-with-1-0-road-win-01gd9h7sehkb?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gd9h7sehkbWith four games left in the regular season, the Houston Dash moved another step closer to their first ever playoff berth. Their 1-0 win over the Chicago Red Stars moved Houston to second place in the NWSL.Mon, 19 Sep 2022 01:12:15 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/houston-dynamo-teammates-fafa-picault-and-corey-baird-earn-mlssoccer-com-team-of-the-week-honors-01gd18cx7dqb?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gd18cx7dqbFor the ninth time this season, a Houston Dynamo player has been named to MLS Soccer Team of the Week. Fafa Picault and Corey Baird are the latest honorees.Thu, 15 Sep 2022 22:11:50 +0000enhttps://orangeintheoven.com/posts/two-games-in-what-do-you-think-of-kenny-bundy-at-the-houston-dynamo-helm-01gcy2q7jwke?utm_source=RSSLouis Roesch01gcy2q7jwkeOn Tuesday night, the Houston Dynamo gave interim head coach Kevin Bundy his first win in Major League Soccer. The 3-1 win over the New England Revolutionwas indicative of what Bundy has done at each stop throughout his career both on and off the pitch.Wed, 14 Sep 2022 23:01:25 +0000en