Pre/PBP/Post NE Revolution v. Houston Dynamo, Saturday, 5/19 6:30 PM CT

Who: New England Revolution v. Houston Dynamo
When: 6:30 PM CDT
Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA
Records: New England (4-6-0) 12 PTS, 5th in EAST
Houston Dynamo (3-3-3) 12 PTS, 4th in EAST
TV: KPRC-2
Radio: 790/850

Houston goes back on the road after two home games. The Dynamo got a win and a draw in those games but are still only 1-2-2 in their last five games scoring 5 goals in those games while allowing 6. Saturday's game will be the fourth for the Dynamo in an 11 day span.

New England won their last game, 4-1, at home against Vancouver on Saturday, May 12. They are 2-3-0 in their last five scoring 8 goals while allowing 7.

Why are the options on the poll question form? I'm voting Dynamo win with no uncertainty.

Dynamo @ New England, all-time:

05/27/06 NER 1-1 HOU
07/22/07 NER 3-3 HOU
04/29/08 NER 3-0 HOU
08/05/08 NER 2-2 HOU (pens. 6-5) SuperLiga final
05/03/09 NER 0-2 HOU
08/14/10 NER 1-0 HOU
08/17/11 NER 1-1 HOU

Overall 1-2-4 with 9 goals scored and 11 allowed. The only time Houston won up there is when we shut them out.

Sorry. My fault. Maybe a mod can fix that.

Don't you mean, "Maybe a mod can fix that?"

Okay let's see. The Dynamo do poorly against New England in New England. The Dynamo are struggling right now. New England is hot right now. The Dynamo are very tired and New England as well rested. Logically, this game must end 3-0 to the Dynamo.

Poll needs a "Kevin Alston will barf on Matt Reiss" option!

The Dynamo are 6th in the EAST, not 4th.

A point out of this contest would be good. You hope it just isn't a 3-1 or 2-0 spanking with a tired squad on turf. NE is certainly beatable, just need to get some execution in the final third.

you had better save this on cut and paste. it won't be the last time you need it.

I would argue that we are 5th but this thread start was still full of fail for me. I'll do better.

I think Dynamo Media Relations already has this quote pre-filled in it's Dom post-game quotes section: "I thought we had the better of the play but needed to be better in the final third"

In the schedule adjusted table Dynamo are tied for first in the East.

Any result goes a long way Saturday. I'd love another 0-0.

The Nguyen guy looks like the steal of the century. Vancouver waived him.
You would think they could have gotten something for him in a trade. Something.

Saer Sene is looking like a great pick up for them, too. Keep an eye on the Revs. They picked up some nice pieces.

Dude, i was willing to give up quality/allocation to get this guy when the story broke. Can you imagine Davis on the left, Camargo in the middle and Nguyen on the right? I was willing to dangle a then starter (Clark) or even defensive depth to fill a need.

The GLBT alliance would have prevented us from acquiring him.

In the words of another BS poster, "You have to believe your team is unbeatable. In my mind nobody can ever beat the Houston Dynamo." I feel the same way. It is not realistic, but I feel that if the Dynamo and Barcelona face each other, Ching will score hat trick and Davis will curl one in from a corner.

You crazy, man.

Me too. I always believe.

Me too.

I would have loved that too.

you such a sweet kid. If I ever meet you, I'll give you a kiss on your forehead!

I expect to win every game the Dynamo start. Afterwards -- I try to bring a dose of reality to it if we don't.

My prediction:

REFEREE

Baldomero Toledo. SAR (bench): Fabio Tovar; JAR (opposite): Marlene Duffy; 4th: Jose Carlos Rivero MLS Career: 133 games; FC/gm: 25.0; Y/gm: 3.5; R: 48; pens: 49

INJURY REPORT

NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTION – OUT: FW Zak Boggs (R ankle sprain); DF Flo Lechner (R foot fifth metatarsal fracture); MF Sainey Nyassi (R hamstring strain); FW Jeremiah White (concussion); DOUBTFUL: MF Clyde Simms (L ankle tendonitis); QUESTIONABLE: FW Jose Moreno (R calf strain); MF Kelyn Rowe (L hamstring strain); PROBABLE: MF Ryan Guy (R calf stiffness) ... HOUSTON DYNAMO -- OUT: GK Erich Marscheider (R shoulder sprain); DF Kofi Sarkodie (R foot sprain); FW Brian Ownby (L elbow dislocation)

First Dynamo match with a female AR?