Tag Archives: Dominic Kinnear
Houston Machine Steamrolls DC to Take Eastern Conference
In retrospect, it was obvious. Houston is so good playing with an aggregate lead in the playoffs and with DC missing Chris Pontius and a fully healthy Dwayne De Rosario, the task really was impossible. But it didn’t feel that … Continue reading
MLS ’12 Preview - Houston Dynamo
Name: Houston Dynamo Head Coach: Dominic Kinnear 2011 Record: 12-9-13, 2nd Eastern Conference, 7th overall Twitter Hashtag: #HoustonDynamo The Dynamo are the defending Eastern Conference champions, but all the talk this offseason has been about other teams. That’s not to say … Continue reading
Who is the Best Head Coach in MLS?
As the preseason gets into full swing and rosters begin to stabilize, it’s time to take a look at the men who pull the strings and have the greatest impact on the team itself. The modern manager is part tactician, … Continue reading
Sustained Run or One-Hit Wonder? Three Questions for Houston Dynamo
“In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king” said a famous philosopher centuries ago, but he may as well have been writing for MLS Talk about the 2011 Eastern Conference champions. The Houston Dynamo took advantage of a … Continue reading
Bob Bradley Fired; Who’s Next for USMNT?
Where were you when the news dropped that U.S. soccer fired Bob Bradley? A day after the Manchester United blitz of the MLS All Stars, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced the immediate termination of head coach Bob Bradley. According to … Continue reading
Will Jason Kreis be the First American Coach to Make the European Jump?
In his short but impressive coaching career, Jason Kreis may be approaching heights unseen by an MLS coach. This weekend he essentially fielded a backup squad that handled an undefeated Revolution squad. RSL is in the CONCACAF Champions League final … Continue reading
After A Bumpy Season The Houston Dynamo Finish Second in the MLS West
The Houston Dynamo’s 2009 regular season came to an end on Sunday as they beat Chivas USA 3-2 at the Home Depot Center. Coming into Sunday’s match, both teams had secured playoff berths, but the outcome would decide the seeding … Continue reading
Houston Dynamo Secure Playoff Berth With 1-1 Draw Against Kansas City Wizards
Going into Sunday’s home match against the Kansas City Wizards, the Houston Dynamo knew the needed a result to secure their fourth straight playoff berth since moving to the Bayou City, but when forward Cam Weaver received a red card … Continue reading
Dominic Kinnear: A Model MLS Coach
The English Premier League is one of the most popular football leagues in the world for many reasons, especially its coaching soap opera. No other league has managed to turn coaching vendettas and spats into a complex, highly entertaining mix … Continue reading
Kansas City 0 - 1 Houston Dynamo: Post Match Video Reaction
On Saturday, July 4th, the Kansas City Wizards hosted the Houston Dynamo at CommunityAmerica Ballpark in front of a sell out crowd of 10,385. The Dynamo were coming off a lackluster loss to Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday and a … Continue reading