The DYNAMO in a hugely important SUPERLIGA match tonite at RFK Stadium. Taking two games in a row at RFK is the plan as the Dynamo will play a league game on Tuesday.
Olympians STUART HOLDEN and PATRICK IANNI will be available through Tuesday. Holden is fit and available for selection along with EDDIE ROBINSON and DWAYNE DEROSARIO. My thoughts are now it is time for DeRosario, Robinson and Ching to get down to the business end of getting done here in the SUPERLIGA and league. Too many missed games due to suspension from Robinson and DeRosario so it is time to produce.
The DYNAMO squad put out against CHIVAS this past Tuesday deserve tons of credit for the effort and the evening. Faith restored with that effort.
DYNAMO RATE ON TV
The Dynamo drew an overnight rating of 4.20 in Houston on Telefutura. Both the rating and share (7) were higher in Houston than any other market. The Astros average 3.36 rating on FSN to put it in perspective. These numbers are a good sign and reminder of the importance to being tied in with the Mexican soccer fan…….
HDNET in TORONTO
I am in Toronto and I must say there is a good prescence as always around for TORONTO FC. The ALL Star game will be held here next week. Lets see if DARREN HUCKERBY for SAN JOSE gets a run tonite and if 17 year old ABDUS IBRAHIM makes an appearance after scoring against Chicago last weekend…….Former Dynamo KELLY GRAY is a member of San Jose along with RYAN COCHRANE……3pm Eastern kickoff on HDNET
Glenn, I read several bloggers bemoaning our cutting of Carraccio for Jaqua. After watching the difference between having DeRo up Front and Franco (everyone else the same) it is clear to me we need DeRo’s presence up there. It won’t show up in the stats much (other than his goal against Atlante) but he is the primary one breaking down the defenses and creating set pieces and run of play goals against Atlante and DC United. What do you think?
Comment by Chris — July 19, 2008 @ 8:04 pm
I think you are a hundred percent correct. His mobility also is a real piece to the puzzle. Jacqua and Ching will work against some teams but I am not sure all. Preference would have been got get back Ngwenya over Jacqua. With Holden leaving DeRosario in midfield still is a must……I go back to the play out wide being critical for the rest of the season….
Comment by Glenn Davis — July 19, 2008 @ 9:04 pm