Pre-match: Leg 2: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - 11/3/11 7:30pm

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  1. Art Vandaley

    Art Vandaley Member

    Feb 22, 2006
    New Hampshire
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #1 Art Vandaley, Oct 31, 2011
    Please use this thread for pre-game articles and discussion of players, tactics, field conditions, officiating, crowds, etc.

    What/When

    • Houston Dynamo host the Philadelphia Union at Robertson Stadium on Thursday, November 3rd, at 7:30 pm CDT.Barring an unlikely scenario of Houston advancing and Colorado coming back from 2-0 down to advance, this will be Houston's final game at Robertson.

    TV/Video

    • This game will be available on ESPN2 and DEP.

    Radio/Audio

    • In Spanish: La Ranchera 850 AM. They do not stream online.

    • In English: I am not sure right now, will try and update

    Playoff Beards



    The Game

    • This the first round of the MLS playoffs. This season there is a play-in round as well that does not directly affect the Dynamo. This will mark the return to post season action for Houston after missing last year. This marks Philadelphia's first foray into the playoffs. The Dynamo finished the season with 49 points and the Union with 48 points.

    • This round of the playoffs is determined on aggregate scoring. The Dynamo head into this match up with a 1 goal lead; therefore a draw or better advances Houston to the conference finals. A loss by more than 1, eliminates Houston. A loss by exactly 1, will result in a 30 minute mini-game. If the mini-game results in a draw, penalty kicks will determine the team to advance.

    • The Dynamo and Union have met three times this season. In the season opener, a 5th minute goal propelled the Union to a 1-0 win at Robertson stadium. Tally Hall had approximately 47 saves. IIRC the sky was falling. Highlights. In early August, a late Geoff Cameron goal salvaged a point in Chester, this point essentially gave Houston the home field advantage in this 2 leg playoff match. Highlights. This past Sunday, the Dynamo recorded their first ever win against Philadelphia, a 2-1 victory at PPL Park. Goals by Andre Hainault and Calen Carr, coupled with a Dynamo team record 10 saves by Tally Hall proved to be the difference.Highlights.

    • The Union feature a roster of impressive names, there is a French guy who already scored on us, a couple of guys who used to be the future of US Soccer, and some other dudes.

    • Both teams will have players holding yellow cards in this match. If they draw another yellow and their team advances, they will miss the conference final. For the Dynamo those players are Danny Cruz and Adam Moffat. For the Union those players are Gabriel Farfan, Stefani Miglioranzi, Sheanon Williams and Brian Carroll



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    Television Key

    • ESPN2 - duh
    • DEP - ESPN Deportes
    • FSH - Fox Sports Houston
     
  2. The_Ponce

    The_Ponce Co-President of the United States of Dynamo

    Feb 21, 2011
    Houston, Texas, U.S.
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #2 The_Ponce, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    How did y'all like Carr as a starter? Wouldn't it be amazing to see him come off the bench at the 60th minute with a tired Philly defense ala Chicharito w/ Man United? His speed with an already worn out defense would be superb. However, I doubt Dom would do that considering how effective he was as a starter. One thing is for sure...Ching and Costly starting together should not happen.
     
  3. JC507

    JC507 Member+

    Jan 21, 2007
    Houston
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #3 JC507, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    If Cruz and Moffat do not get a yellow this Thursday but were to get one in the conference finals would they miss the cup or do they reset after this upcoming game?
     
  4. Art Vandaley

    Art Vandaley Member

    Feb 22, 2006
    New Hampshire
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #4 Art Vandaley, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    First of all, lets stop looking that far ahead.

    To answer your question, if it is like in years past (and I am not sure that it is), only a red card can suspend you for MLS Cup.
     
  5. *rey*

    *rey* Member+

    Feb 22, 2006
    Houston
    #5 *rey*, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    Yeah, absolutely nothing has been won yet. Less than a total minute of brilliance can erase the current aggregate advantage.
     
  6. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
    #6 metroag, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm


    don't worry I have appeased JoBu for all possible bad karma from speculative comments regarding us advancing. We should be fine for Thursday right now-as long as that kid from El Paso doesn't start posting again.
     
  7. ShoelessMan

    ShoelessMan In vino veritas!

    Jan 25, 2006
    Houston
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #7 ShoelessMan, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    rico was suspended for mls cup 2006 due to yellow card accumulation...
     
  8. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
    #8 metroag, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    I was thinking that...but couldn't remember if that was due to accumulation or "kick"-I think 2007 was b/c of "the kick"
     
  9. Hungryjack

    Hungryjack Member+

    Jul 8, 2006
    Houston
    #9 Hungryjack, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    Are you trying to say Jesus Christ can't bend a free kick?
     
  10. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
    #10 metroag, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    no-JC can't hit a curve ball;)
     
  11. ImaPuppy

    ImaPuppy Member+

    Aug 10, 2009
    Using too many parentheses
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    American Samoa
    #11 ImaPuppy, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    I'd like to see everything the same honestly. Would love to figure out a way to get Carr off the bench to exploit tired defenses, but I'm not sure one of Costly or Bruin is a viable starter as things are. Just an opinion.
     
  12. The_Ponce

    The_Ponce Co-President of the United States of Dynamo

    Feb 21, 2011
    Houston, Texas, U.S.
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #12 The_Ponce, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    I'm 99% sure it wad because of "the kick".
     
  13. Dynamo_Forever

    Dynamo_Forever Member+

    Aug 9, 2007
    Clear Lake, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #13 Dynamo_Forever, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    Found this on the Colorado Rapids Website


    I can't find where the MLS offically stats the disciplinary rules for the playoffs.
     
  14. DYNAMO_WARRIOR

    DYNAMO_WARRIOR Member

    Oct 31, 2006
    HOUSTON
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #14 DYNAMO_WARRIOR, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    My Prediction is either Houston Dynamo 1 - 0 Phily
    Or
    Houston Dynamo 2 - 0 Phily
     
  15. Westside Cosmo

    Westside Cosmo Member+

    Oct 4, 2007
    H-Town
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #15 Westside Cosmo, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    They changed the rule in I think 2008 - if you carry a card into the conference final, a second yellow in that game does not suspend you for the MLS Cup Final.

    It was changed to avoid the Rico Clark scenario again - a weak yellow given by idiot Brian Hall put him out of the 2006 Final.
     
  16. txsn

    txsn Member+

    Jan 22, 2008
    Texas
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #16 txsn, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    Go figure that would be on Colorado's website. With the likes of Mastroni and Casey you got to keep those disciplinary rules handy.
     
  17. ShoelessMan

    ShoelessMan In vino veritas!

    Jan 25, 2006
    Houston
    Club:
    AS Roma
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #17 ShoelessMan, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    "the kick" was in 2007...
     
  18. The_Ponce

    The_Ponce Co-President of the United States of Dynamo

    Feb 21, 2011
    Houston, Texas, U.S.
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #18 The_Ponce, Oct 31, 2011
    Re: Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia Union - Leg 2 - 11/3/11 7:30pm

    I did not pay attention to which Cup they were talking about I just saw Rico, suspension, and MLS Cup XD
     
  19. cougarclaws

    cougarclaws Member

    May 8, 2006
    Lucky's Pub
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #19 cougarclaws, Oct 31, 2011
    I'd like to see them get rid of this yellow card accumulation thing completely for the playoffs. Having to sit out of the conference final because of a yellow in 2 hard fought consecutive games in the semis seems a bit harsh and has a negative impact on everyone, especially the fans. I'm still ok with red card suspensions, just not this yellow accumulation crap.
     
  20. truthandlife

    truthandlife Member

    Jul 28, 2003
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    #20 truthandlife, Oct 31, 2011
  21. Art Vandaley

    Art Vandaley Member

    Feb 22, 2006
    New Hampshire
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #21 Art Vandaley, Oct 31, 2011
    Way to be specific.
     
  22. DonJuego

    DonJuego Member+

    Aug 19, 2005
    Austin, TX
    Club:
    Houston Dynamo
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #22 DonJuego, Oct 31, 2011
    I know it is a weeknight game, and that is tough on many.

    But it would really be swell if folks could get there early and get some energy going in the stadium before the start of the game -- as Phily fans did Sunday.

    I expect Philadelphia to come out flying and intense. I hate the idea of Dynamo players coming out and not feeling a crowd as much behind them as Phily's crowd was behind the Union Sunday.
     
  23. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
    #23 metroag, Oct 31, 2011
    I would have to agree-we play better as underdogs, coming from behind.

    remember Red Bull?

    Plus they are too Le Toux to quit

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  24. metroag

    metroag Da Bomb Diggity

    Mar 2, 2006
    La hacienda
    #24 metroag, Oct 31, 2011
    energy? Hell we're the friggin' Dynamo dammit. We got energy!
     
  25. TX Bill

    TX Bill Member+

    Apr 3, 2006
    Sugar Land TX
    Club:
    Everton FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    #25 TX Bill, Oct 31, 2011
    As already stated, I think Rico could answer that question.

    I thought WE were the thugs of the league? We should have that posted in the locker room right?

    Don't know if it's good but one thing's for sure. He won't start with the formation he started with in the first half. He'll push Miglioranzi (sp?) up more from the get go. I don't see the Dynamo enjoying as much possession as they did in the first half of the game in Philly.
     
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