Dynamo Stadium Episode II: The Stadium Takes Shape

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  1. brahmafutbol

    brahmafutbol Member+

    Jan 29, 2006
    East Bernard, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
     
  2. soccerscrub

    soccerscrub Member

    Feb 7, 2006
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I had the same concerns, so I tweeted Canetti about it. His reply..."Relax, the sod is only 3 weeks old. It'll be perfect in due time."
     
  3. MLS1FAN

    MLS1FAN Member+

    May 11, 2004
    Miami Beach,FL
    Club:
    Manchester City FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    That was the thought at Red Bull Arena before the opening there, but as we all know now that wasn't the case in the end. I do Hope things are different in BBVA Compass Stadium case, it's just odd to see the condition the pitch is in now with 49 days before opening day.
     
  4. footyfool

    footyfool Member+

    May 8, 2008
    Houston

    We're going to have 80+ degree temperatures and sunshine for almost all of the next 50 days. I'm not at all worried about growing grass in Houston! For most Houstonians, the problem in life is that the damn stuff won't STOP growing!!!
     
  5. Levy2k6

    Levy2k6 BigSoccer Supporter

    Dec 19, 2010
    Section 129, Row A
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I mowed my lawn twice this week. I'll bring some of my grass over if we need to
     
  6. brahmafutbol

    brahmafutbol Member+

    Jan 29, 2006
    East Bernard, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    May 5 is the STHs "Meet the Dynamo" event. STHs are invited to go watch the team practice at BBVA, there will be the traditional used equipment sale, and an autograph session. They are encouraging STHs to invite up to 4 potential ST purchasers (with phone number and email) to the event as well. I assume this will be the first Dynamo event held inside the stadium. Should be cool. And warmer than most of these events have been.
     
  7. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
    actually the letter says "unused" equipment. Probably because they haven't upgraded from last year-so deals might be hard to come by this time.
     
  8. brahmafutbol

    brahmafutbol Member+

    Jan 29, 2006
    East Bernard, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I didn't even notice that little change.
     
  9. Shopping Cart Man

    Sep 21, 2006
    Jacksonville, FL
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    In addition to this, the grass today looks much greener than it did a week ago. The sandy spots will fill in with due time. Patience.
     
  10. RedAce

    RedAce Member

    Aug 17, 2011
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I see orange in section 234!!!!! My seat is there!!! Wooooo!! :D
     
  11. Bandido

    Bandido Member

    Apr 6, 2006
    Deperrosbravos N.L.
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    The Ball n' Chain and I had a looksy from the outside today. they were laying some concrete down around the sidewalks.

    scoping things out seems I will have to pawn some stuff in order to pay for parking on gameday because I'm sure them bloodsuckers at them fancy parking lots will want to make their Christmas money during summer. got me thinking that maybe Metro can run some orange busses from some Park & Rides before and after the games or something. like a shuttle or whatnot at least until they get that train running

    I'd pay 5 bucs for that.
     
  12. brahmafutbol

    brahmafutbol Member+

    Jan 29, 2006
    East Bernard, Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Did you get season tickets? We need the return of the sombrero. With Ching back, that would be the missing piece to the puzzle. Hope to see you there! :D
     
  13. Bandido

    Bandido Member

    Apr 6, 2006
    Deperrosbravos N.L.
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    yes,yes...in the corner front row but on the other side and to the left of the benches. 118 meh thinks. I forget


    oh, and be proud of them banners you took to the rallies. they show'd the world some of us Dynamo fans are regular Piccassos
     
  14. Tigereye

    Tigereye Member+

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    Aug 19, 2005
    (ಠ_ಠ)┌∩┐
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Taken on 3/19 but hadnt seem team post it anywhere... felt the need to share.

    [​IMG]
     
  15. smt39

    smt39 Member

    Nov 16, 2007
    Maryland
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Regardless of the concessionaire (levy, aramark, etc.) the reason for the high chicken strip price is that they pay a commission of 50% of gross revenue to the team- blame the team (who also approve all pricing) not the company selling the stuff, who make about 2-3% profit and are responsible for customer service and menu.
     
  16. dustcowpoke

    dustcowpoke Member

    Jan 7, 2006
    Houston, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Nobody should be complaining because everyone is accustomed to paying high prices at sports stadiums in the US.

    I don't care if I have to pay $5 for a medium sprite, if I'm thirsty and the Dynamo are winning, I will pay it.
     
  17. troutseth

    troutseth Member+

    Feb 1, 2006
    Houston, TX
    What if you are thirsty and we are losing? What do you do? :D
     
  18. joehooligan0303

    joehooligan0303 Member+

    Dec 16, 2001
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I absolutely love how it takes 2 guys to push a wheelbarrow around to fill holes with sand. One guy to carry the shovel and one guy to push the wheelbarrow around. Seems like I could make that much more efficient.

    The guy pushing the wheelbarrow literally just stands there while the other guys lifts the sand out.

    Maybe I need a new a job. I think I need someone to move my mouse while I type.

    ;)
     
  19. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
    that is the dumbest idea ever-the wheel barrel pusher is crucial. His rest time is important to keep him energized to move it to the next hole.

    Besides your proposal makes too much sense to implement. You running for President or something? Mr. Paul is that you?
     
  20. madmatt621

    madmatt621 Member

    Jan 29, 2008
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Could fill the hole with dirt...not sand. Not playing at The Rob anymore.

    Hopefully there are water fountains in the stadium.
     
  21. el jefe2010

    el jefe2010 Member

    May 7, 2010
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'd be genuinely surprised if this were the case.
     
  22. newtex

    newtex Member+

    May 25, 2005
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Toyota Center, MinuteMaid Park, and Reliant Stadium all have water fountains.
     
  23. DonJuego

    DonJuego Member+

    Aug 19, 2005
    Austin, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I don't know any specifics here, but I do know that the Dynamo are working with their vendors to try to make food/drink pricing on the low end of the stadium range (which we all know is high). So think about the various pro-sports games you go to and the range of crazy high prices you've seen. The Dynamo want to be at the low end of that range.
     
  24. DGreat

    DGreat Moderator
    Staff Member

    CD Guadalajara
    Mexico
    Oct 5, 2007
    El Ombligo
    Club:
    CD Chivas de Guadalajara
    Nat'l Team:
    Mexico
    3 dollar water bottles, 6 dollar fountain drinks and 8 dollar nachos? sounds fair to me.
     
  25. dustcowpoke

    dustcowpoke Member

    Jan 7, 2006
    Houston, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Will the concessions be open past the 59th minute?
     

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