2012 Houston Dynamo thread

[rhino17]

Originally Posted by SwoLy-D ^ Maybe Kinnear might want to try new faces? Let the young kids develop? I don't remember Clark playing the same style or position as Cameron. I recall him being more of an attacking midfielder than keeping the ball...

Clark is almost exclusively a defensive midfielder. Clark would actually fit the current formation better than Cameron who was playing out of position as holding midfield which is the position Clark plays.

With the exception of maybe Warren Creavalle (who is a rookie, not sure we want him playing HUGE minutes for a team looking to compete for a championship), its not like there are any young guys on the team that are competing for that position. I def wouldn't mind him back

[kidcave9]

Damn that was a hainnult goal. Should have been 2-0. Most of the game ,calls were going our way.

[rhino17]

Yeah, looked like a goal to me too.

[rhino17]

Shouldda been a 2nd goal by Kandji. If Bruin wouldda kept running, the defender would not have been able to get around him and reach Kandji

[Beavis Stiffler]

Dynamo win 3-0 They sweep 3 games in 7 days and grab 9 points in the East standings. In that week of 3 games, Houston outscored their opponents 9-1. The Dynamo are right now a contender as they make a playoff push.

[jdh008]

This was a huge week for the Dynamo. Nine huge points, including six off of teams that are contenders themselves.

[ferrari77]

Originally Posted by rhino17 Clark is almost exclusively a defensive midfielder. Clark would actually fit the current formation better than Cameron who was playing out of position as holding midfield which is the position Clark plays. With the exception of maybe Warren Creavalle (who is a rookie, not sure we want him playing HUGE minutes for a team looking to compete for a championship), its not like there are any young guys on the team that are competing for that position. I def wouldn't mind him back

Yeah Clark's always been a dmid.
I have zero problem with DK starting Creavalle in that position. I'm high on the kid and I think even though he hasn't taken to the league as quickly as Clark or Cameron did in their respective positions(Clark at dmid and Cameron ad Dmid and CB) Creavalle has the talent to succeed in the spot and as Dom keeps giving him playing time here and there, good things with Creavalle in that position will happen. I would put faith in him and I think DK will do the same.

[rhino17]

Calen Carr named MLS player of the week

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/articl...yer-week-award

[BigBird]

Ricardo Clark returning to Dynamo, pending ITC receipt

The Dynamo are finalizing an agreement with former U.S. national team midfielder Ricardo Clark, pending the receipt of an international certificate. Now, the club must figure out a way to fit Clark under MLS’ salary cap. Because Geoff Cameron will remain on the roster until he gets a UK work permit to seal his move to Stoke City of the English Premier League, the team doesn’t have budget space to add his salary at this time. “I can confirm that we are in pursuit of signing Ricardo Clark,” Dynamo president Chris Canetti said. “It continues to be an ongoing process. It will probably take a few more days before we have a final conclusion to the matter.” The deal with Clark, who bolted from the Dynamo to play in Germany after the 2009 season, will be final once the club receives his ITC. The MLS summer transfer window closed on Friday, but Clark can still be signed because he is out of contract. In terms of salary, Clark will essentially take over Cameron’s $300,000 salary cap hit. “We remain interested in finding ways to improve the club,” Canetti said. “Right now our options include signing international free agents or making trades within the league.” The Dynamo can add players until the Sept. 15 MLS deadline to solidify rosters. “It’s a fluid situation right now,” Canetti said. “There’s a number of things that can go a number of different ways, however it’s going to be difficult for us to make any move whatsoever until the Geoff Cameron situation is resolved.”

[kidcave9]

postive results, everything is going good! Dale Dale Dale Dynamo

[The Stig]

Dynamo's been tearing it up for a while now!

Game this week against NY will be crucial! Let's go Dynamo!

[J.R.]

Dynamo pres. Chris Canetti tells FOX 26 Sports he has signed free agent midfielderRicardo Clark who played for Dynamo from '06-09

— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) August 2, 2012

[kidcave9]

Hell yeah!!!

[The Stig]

Haven't heard too much about Clark's stint in Germany, but the Dynamo should stick to their guns and go with the team that's won 4 straight tomorrow night against Red Bull with Tim Cahill in that side.

Scratch that, highly doubt that Clark will be match fit tomorrow.

[DrLudicrous]

Originally Posted by The Stig Haven't heard too much about Clark's stint in Germany, but the Dynamo should stick to their guns and go with the team that's won 4 straight tomorrow night against Red Bull with Tim Cahill in that side. Scratch that, highly doubt that Clark will be match fit tomorrow.

His signing won't be complete until the Cameron transfer is done, which should be next Wednesday.

Once it's done I think he'll be in the starting lineup pretty quickly. He's an obvious upgrade over Moffat and probably isn't far from being match fit, I could see him being ready with a weeks worth of training.

[dumbartonbass]

Glad to have Rico back - he always played well for us, but any skill level higher, domestic or international, seemed like a struggle for him. I hope he's able to return to form for our playoff push.

[The Stig]

Originally Posted by DrLudicrous His signing won't be complete until the Cameron transfer is done, which should be next Wednesday. Once it's done I think he'll be in the starting lineup pretty quickly. He's an obvious upgrade over Moffat and probably isn't far from being match fit, I could see him being ready with a weeks worth of training.

Cameron's transfer isn't done yet? Are they waiting for his work permit or something?

[DrLudicrous]

Originally Posted by The Stig Cameron's transfer isn't done yet? Are they waiting for his work permit or something?

Yeah, they're waiting on the work permit. His hearing is scheduled for next Wednesday.

[Naija Texan]

All I know is that he shouldn't take time from Taylor, Bonek Garcia or Bruin.

[Beavis Stiffler]

Here are the channels for tonight's game

AT&T U-Verse: 640 (1640 HD)
Comcast: 49 (649 HD)
Dish: 151
DirecTV: 603