Dynamo earns playoff spot, ties for West lead with 1-1 tie with WizardsOctober 4th, 2009 Dynamo earns playoff spot, ties for West leadHOUSTON — The Houston Dynamo clinched a playoff berth and moved into a tie atop the Western Conference after blowing a second-half lead Sunday in a 1-1 tie against the Kansas City Wizards. Luis Angel Landin's goal put Houston ahead in the 26th minute, but Kansas City's Zoltan Hercegfalvi scored in the 73rd minute against a Dynamo team that was down to 10 men.
Joseph's two second-half goals lift Revolution past SoundersSeptember 26th, 2009 Joseph's late goal lifts Revs by SoundersFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Shalrie Joseph scored twice in the second half, including the go-ahead goal in the 87th minute, as the New England Revolution rallied for a crucial 2-1 victory over the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night.
Eddie Gaven's late penalty gets Crew by Dynamo 2-1September 13th, 2009 Gaven's late PK gets Crew by Dynamo 2-1COLUMBUS, Ohio — Eddie Gaven's penalty kick in second-half stoppage time gave the Columbus Crew a 2-1 win over the Houston Dynamo on Sunday in a meeting of the top two teams in the MLS. Referee Jorge Gonzalez called for the penalty after Dynamo defender Geoff Cameron knocked over Crew forward Alejandro Moreno in the box in the 90th minute.
Montero's goal in 84th minute lifts Sounders over DC United 2-1September 12th, 2009 Montero lifts Sounders over D.C. United 2-1WASHINGTON — Fredy Montero scored his 11th goal in the 84th minute and the Seattle Sounders earned a 2-1 win over D.C.
To reach growing Latino fan base, Seattle Sounders launch Web site in SpanishAugust 29th, 2009 Seattle Sounders launch Web site in SpanishRENTON, Wash. — The Seattle Sounders have launched a new Spanish-language Web site to reach their growing Latino fan base.
David Beckham red-carded for studs-up challenge, Sounders beat GalaxyAugust 16th, 2009 Beckham red-carded in Galaxy lossCARSON, Calif. — David Beckham was ejected for a studs-up challenge in the 17th minute, and the Los Angeles Galaxy finished with nine men in a 2-0 loss to the Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night.
Busch makes 5 saves, Fire plays to 0-0 draw against Seattle SoundersJuly 26th, 2009 Busch stops 5, leads Fire to 0-0 draw vs. SeattleSEATTLE — Jon Busch made five saves, two on consecutive point-blank tries by Nate Jaqua during the first half, to help the Chicago Fire earn a 0-0 draw against the Seattle Sounders on Saturday.
Houston coach Dominic Kinnear picks 3 more of his Dynamo players to join MLS All-Star teamJuly 21st, 2009 Kinnear picks 3 more from Dynamo for MLS All-StarsNEW YORK — Houston coach Dominic Kinnear picked three of his own Dynamo players to join the MLS All-Star team. In addition to goalkeeper Pat Onstad, midfielder Brad Davis and forward Brian Ching of the Dynamo, Kinnear also added three others to the 18-man team.
Houston Dynamo star Brian Ching fined $500 for criticizing refs on TwitterJuly 17th, 2009 Dynamo's Ching fined for anti-ref "tweet"HOUSTON — Houston Dynamo forward Brian Ching has been fined $500 by Major League Soccer for criticizing the officiating in a recent game through his Twitter account. Ching didn't play in Houston's 2-1 loss in Seattle on Saturday because he was playing for the United States later that night in a Gold Cup match in Foxborough, Mass.
Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Freddie Ljungberg says he won't leave MLS before contract's endJuly 16th, 2009 Sounders' Ljungberg says he'll fulfill contractREDMOND, Wash. — Seattle Sounders FC midfielder Freddie Ljungberg says he has no intention of leaving MLS before the end of his contract.
Sounders edge Wizards 1-0 in US Open Cup quarterfinalsJuly 8th, 2009 Sounders edge Wizards 1-0 in US Open CupSEATTLE — Sebastien Le Toux drilled in a penalty kick in the 89th minute Tuesday night, giving the Seattle Sounders a 1-0 victory against the Kansas City Wizards in a U.S. Open Cup quarterfinal.
Fredy Montero scores for Sounders in 1-1 tie at Red BullsJune 21st, 2009 Montero goal gets Sounders 1-1 tie at Red BullsEAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Seattle's Fredy Montero scored off a defensive miscue to give the Seattle Sounders a 1-1 tie with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
Weaver scores two goals to lead Dynamo in 3-1 victory over FC DallasJune 14th, 2009 Weaver scores 2 goals as Dynamo beat FC Dallas 3-1FRISCO, Texas — Cam Weaver scored two goals to lead the Houston Dynamo to a 3-1 victory over FC Dallas on Saturday night, extending their unbeaten streak to 10 games. Richard Mulrooney also scored for the Dynamo (8-2-3), who won their fifth straight, moved into a tie with idle Chivas USA atop the Western Conference.
Eduardo Lillingston, Zach Thornton lift Chivas USA past SoundersJune 7th, 2009 Lillingston, Thornton lift Chivas USACARSON, Calif. — Eduardo Lillingston scored in the 38th minute to give Chivas USA a 1-0 victory over Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night.
Moreno, Jaqua score; Crew, Sounders play to 1-1 drawMay 31st, 2009 Crew, Sounders play to 1-1 drawSEATTLE — Alejandro Moreno's header past Seattle goalkeeper Kasey Keller gave Columbus an early lead, but Sounders FC forward Nate Jaqua answered in the 58th minute as the Crew and Sounders played to a 1-1 draw on Saturday night. Seattle coach Sigi Schmid, who directed the Crew to last year's MLS Cup title, could only watch as Moreno got a step on Seattle defender Jhon Kennedy Hurtado and directed Pat Noonan's line drive cross into the left corner of the Seattle net in the 12th minute.