still astonishes me that the Dynamo are sitting mum as the entire tailgating area around the Stadium begins to die/close in the run-up to the insane highway construction project that's going to close off the area to the majority of Houstonians for the next half dozen years.

Where can we go to cheer and jeer?

Dynamo Members,

It’s that time of year again. The crucial stage of our season when the playoffs are within reach. I've been told that the Dynamo haven't made back-to-back postseason appearances since 2013. While that history is important, our group is writing our own story with you alongside us every step of the way.

As we approach our last two regular season home matches on October 2 and October 19, I want to reflect on the determination and strength that defines our team, our city and our fans. Every challenge that we’ve faced this season has made us stronger, and your unwavering support fuels our drive. We are forever grateful for the commitment that you make to show up Shell Energy Stadium on matchdays, wear your Dynamo gear proudly and share our story as it's still being written.

Your support is instrumental in inspiring our team season after season. When you stand with us in the stadium, we’re a powerful force that extends far beyond the players on the pitch. Your pride and passion serves as a reminder that we are playing for something bigger than ourselves. We're playing for you and for all of Houston, a city relentlessly fueled by those brave enough to doubt us.

As we pursue a playoff position, we need you more than ever. A run for Houston’s third MLS Cup is our goal, and we cannot do it without you.

On behalf of the players and staff, thank you for being the heartbeat of this team. You are an essential part of our journey and an integral piece of our past, present and future. We play for you, we fight for you and we will give everything to make you proud.

Vamos Dynamo,

Ben Olsen

Yall have a week+ notice.

I’m attending my first Dynamo 2 game this afternoon. Any tips or things I should know about the stadium? It looks like there are a lot of different fields, will it be clear where to go?

Anyone doing this?

Shell >>>

#FT: Austin FC 0-1 Houston Dynamo FC

Venue: Q2 Stadium

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LINE-UPS

Austin FC

Brad Stuver, Brendan Hines-Ike, Julio Cascante (Oleksandr Svatok), Jon Gallagher, Mikkel Desler (Owen Wolff), Alexander Ring, Jhojan Valencia (Daniel Pereira), Guilherme Biro, Gyasi Zardes (Diego Rubio), Sebastián Driussi, Osman Bukari (Jáder Rafael Obrian).

Subs: Hector Jimenez, Ethan Finlay, Stefan Cleveland, Leo Väisänen.

^____________________________

Houston Dynamo FC

Steve Clark, Micael, Erik Sviatchenko, Franco Escobar (Daniel Steres), Griffin Dorsey, Amine Bassi (Ethan Bartlow), Adalberto Carrasquilla, Artur, Ezequiel Ponce (Latif Blessing) (Brad Smith), Ibrahim Aliyu (McKinze Gaines), Sebastian Kowalczyk (Sebastián Ferreira).

Subs: Brooklyn Raines, Jan Gregus, Andrew Tarbell.

MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN

33' Sebastián Driussi (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

38' Julio Cascante (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

42' Adalberto Carrasquilla (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

45' Substitution, Austin FC. Daniel Pereira replaces Jhojan Valencia.

45' Substitution, Austin FC. Oleksandr Svatok replaces Julio Cascante.

56' Guilherme Biro (Austin FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

61' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Latif Blessing replaces Ezequiel Ponce because of an injury.

62' Substitution, Austin FC. Owen Wolff replaces Mikkel Desler.

68' Substitution, Austin FC. Jáder Obrian replaces Osman Bukari.

74' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. McKinze Gaines replaces Ibrahim Aliyu.

74' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Daniel Steres replaces Franco Escobar.

75' Substitution, Austin FC. Diego Rubio replaces Gyasi Zardes.

83' Goal! Austin FC 0, Houston Dynamo FC 1. Adalberto Carrasquilla (Houston Dynamo FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Erik Sviatchenko with a headed pass following a corner.

90' Sebastian Kowalczyk (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card.

90'+1' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Ethan Bartlow replaces Amine Bassi.

90'+2' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Sebastián Ferreira replaces Sebastian Kowalczyk.

90'+6' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Brad Smith replaces Latif Blessing because of an injury.

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A lot on the line tonight. A win would be huge. Historically, we are bad against Austin. Hopefully tonight is the night we begin to change that.

https://x.com/HoldnDownSoccer/status/1837579564496609532?t=RCqHsNm5dYk8b1Ch5SZSOg&s=19

First away game driving up there solo. Any tips on where to park? The Surge email that was sent out said there were tickets to parking but link is broken.

Quite the shake-up in the top 5 the last two matches. u/texwarhawk dropped from 1st to 3rd, with u/nowaygreg taking over the lead, followed 9 points back by u/36ers. Rounding out the top 5, u/Poptwo1234 was able to crack the top 5 as u/Orange_crocs_army drops to 6th.

With possibly as few as 5 matches remaining, u/nowaygreg holds a slim 9 point lead over u/nowaygreg and a 10 point lead over u/texwarhawk.

This match at Austin is the 38th match of 2024 for the Dynamo with at least 42 matches expected this year in all competitions.

Good Luck & Go Dynamo!

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Categories and Scoring

10 points - Predicting the correct scoreline (i.e. Dynamo 3:1 FC Dallas, Dynamo 1:0 FC Dallas, etc.)

5 points - Predicting the correct outcome (i.e. Dynamo win, draw, etc.)

5 points - Correctly predicting the Dynamo MOTM (according to whoscored.com)

3 points - Correctly predicting the attendance +/- 500 people, 1 point for +/- 1000

3 points - Correctly guessing any of the goalscorer(s), regardless of team

2 points for guessing a correct yellow, 5 points if they get 2 yellows, 10 if they get a straight red. (List three players total from either team)

1 point - For correctly guessing each player in the Dynamo starting XI (1 pt/player); if you get all 11 players correct, then you get 5 bonus points

*Lowest 2 scores are dropped. Scores will be dropped following the 3rd match.*

Sample Prediction:

Score: Dynamo 2 - 1 Inter Miami

Outcome: Win
Dynamo MOTM: Bassi
Attendance: 20,250
Goal scorers: Dorsey, Bassi/Martinez
Cards: Escobar/Allen, Yedlin
Dynamo XI:
------- Quinones ------- Baird -------- Bassi ---------
--------- Artur -------- Herrera ---- Carrasquilla -----
--- Escobar ---- Micael ---- Sviatchenko - Dorsey ---
------------------------- Tarbell -----------------

#FT: Houston Dynamo FC 1-1 Vancouver Whitecaps

Venue: Shell Energy Stadium

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LINE-UPS

Houston Dynamo FC

Steve Clark, Micael, Erik Sviatchenko, Franco Escobar (Daniel Steres), Griffin Dorsey, Amine Bassi, Adalberto Carrasquilla (Brooklyn Raines), Artur, Ezequiel Ponce (Sebastián Ferreira), Ibrahim Aliyu (Latif Blessing), Sebastian Kowalczyk (McKinze Gaines).

Subs: Jan Gregus, Ethan Bartlow, Andrew Tarbell, Brad Smith.

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Vancouver Whitecaps

Yohei Takaoka, Ranko Veselinovic, Bjørn Inge Utvik, Mathías Laborda, Andrés Cubas (Ralph Priso-Mbongue), Pedro Vite (Alessandro Schöpf), Sebastian Berhalter, Sam Adekugbe (Édier Ocampo), Ryan Raposo (Brian White), Fafà Picault, Ryan Gauld (Tristan Blackmon).

Subs: Levonte Johnson, Isaac Boehmer, Belal Halbouni, Deiber Caicedo.

MATCH EVENTS | via ESPN

26' Pedro Vite (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

37' Yohei Takaoka (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) is shown the yellow card.

38' Erik Sviatchenko (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

45'+7' Goal! Houston Dynamo FC 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 0. Ezequiel Ponce (Houston Dynamo FC) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the high centre of the goal.

45' Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Alessandro Schöpf replaces Pedro Vite.

45' Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Ralph Priso-Mbongue replaces Andrés Cubas.

57' Micael (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

60' Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Brian White replaces Ryan Raposo.

70' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Latif Blessing replaces Ibrahim Aliyu.

70' Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Édier Ocampo replaces Sam Adekugbe.

70' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Brooklyn Raines replaces Adalberto Carrasquilla.

73' Goal! Houston Dynamo FC 1, Vancouver Whitecaps FC 1. Brian White (Vancouver Whitecaps FC) right footed shot from the centre of the box to the centre of the goal. Assisted by Fafá Picault with a cross.

79' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Daniel Steres replaces Franco Escobar.

79' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. McKinze Gaines replaces Sebastian Kowalczyk.

84' Substitution, Houston Dynamo FC. Sebastián Ferreira replaces Ezequiel Ponce.

87' Substitution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Tristan Blackmon replaces Ryan Gauld.

90'+4' Amine Bassi (Houston Dynamo FC) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.

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The message is clear. The season starts now. https://x.com/HoldnDownSoccer/status/1836525456805208343?t=G26R7Yl8IMzYOOfqV-vW7g&s=19

Let's see how it goes.

Who’s all going? Taking a bunch of my friends who are first timers. Wondering what attendance will be like for a mid card match between #6 and #7 in the conference. Only thing that blows is it’s gonna be 90 out.

Sorry for the late post - forgot mid-week matches existed... No updated scores yet.

This match vs Vancouver is the 37th match of 2024 for the Dynamo with at least 42 matches expected this year in all competitions.

Good Luck & Go Dynamo!

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Everyone can view the scoring document and are free to DM me with any issues/questions! If you'd like to help out with threads or scoring, send me a DM.

Good luck, and LET'S GO DYNAMO!!!

Categories and Scoring

10 points - Predicting the correct scoreline (i.e. Dynamo 3:1 FC Dallas, Dynamo 1:0 FC Dallas, etc.)

5 points - Predicting the correct outcome (i.e. Dynamo win, draw, etc.)

5 points - Correctly predicting the Dynamo MOTM (according to whoscored.com)

3 points - Correctly predicting the attendance +/- 500 people, 1 point for +/- 1000

3 points - Correctly guessing any of the goalscorer(s), regardless of team

2 points for guessing a correct yellow, 5 points if they get 2 yellows, 10 if they get a straight red. (List three players total from either team)

1 point - For correctly guessing each player in the Dynamo starting XI (1 pt/player); if you get all 11 players correct, then you get 5 bonus points

*Lowest 2 scores are dropped. Scores will be dropped following the 3rd match.*

Sample Prediction:

Score: Dynamo 2 - 1 Inter Miami

Outcome: Win
Dynamo MOTM: Bassi
Attendance: 20,250
Goal scorers: Dorsey, Bassi/Martinez
Cards: Escobar/Allen, Yedlin
Dynamo XI:
------- Quinones ------- Baird -------- Bassi ---------
--------- Artur -------- Herrera ---- Carrasquilla -----
--- Escobar ---- Micael ---- Sviatchenko - Dorsey ---
------------------------- Tarbell -----------------