*Join me for the best in soccer talk tomorrow night from 7-9pm on Sports Talk 790 AM Radio for Dynamo All Access (Sportstalk790am.com)……..Guests Martin Vazquez manager Chivas USA, Dominic Kinnear Houston Dynamo manager, Carlos de los Cobos manager of the Chicago Fire plus more…..call in number is 713-212-5790……

*Former Houston area youth product Chris Gbandi has signed with Miami FC ……Gbandi played 111 times for Dallas Burn/ FC Dallas and scored the final goal at the Cotton Bowl before the Burn made the infamous move to Southlake to play at a high school facility called Dragon Stadium. At that point hispanic support which was evident at the Cotton Bowl was lost.

*Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis on Fox Sports Houston presented by Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine Institute this week features Dynamo midfielder Francisco Navas, former Dutch National team goalkeeper Jan Van Beveran now the coaching director at Spindletop select in Beaumont and more…….foxsportshouston.com to catch clips of this show and more blogs from me and Dynamo defender Bobby Boswell……..Twitter: Soccermattersgd

LANDON DONOVAN SHINES…..

What an amazing day for U.S. Soccer and what an amazing day for Landon Donovan. Donovan in what MAY be his final game for Everton scored a fantastic goal and assisted on another in 20 minutes off the bench in a 5-1 win. Donovan struck a sweet half volley promptly got picked up in the goal celebration from Jack Rodwell in front of frenzied Everton fans at Goodison park. Then Donovan made a clinical one time pass to Rodwell who scored goal number five. Rodwell again lifting Donovan up to the crowd.
Bruce Arena of the LA Galaxy and others may want him back in MLS but even he can’t deny that the best thing for this player is staying in England with Everton. It is also the best thing for MLS. Landon Donovan has been a one man PR machine for MLS in recent weeks with his performances against the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and more.
It is also possible his loan is extended.
On another note, Bolton midfielder Stuart Holden has had surgery for his leg fracture and is on the fast track to get healthy for the World Cup. Bolton without Holden got a critical win this weekend over West Ham 2-1 . West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola now under pressure………

DYNAMO NOTES

Not much to say about this one which left alot to be desired at Carl Lewis track and field stadium on a windy afternoon.
Game ended 1-1 with Eric Ustruck scoring a good goal from an angle for the Dynamo in the 86th minute after on own goal had given Austin Aztex the lead.

GOOD SIGN…Dynamo defender Eddie Robinson looked impressive today with his marking, tackling and overall edge he brought to the game. Robinson seemed quicker of foot and mind plus positionally looked solid.

WORK IN PROGRESS…..Geoff Cameron will need time to settle into his ‘new’ midfield role. Much like last year he is going to need some time to feel fully comfortable. Will he play as a holding midfielder? Will he play as defensive midfielder? Alot of this dependent upon who the Dynamo may sign capable of playing central midfield. Two of the brightest young American talents in Stuart Holden and Ricardo Clark as you know have moved on. It makes it an intriguing and big challenge for the Dynamo!!

REGGAE BOY TRIALIST…Lovel Palmer played in central midfield for the Dynamo today and had moments but was far from making a large impact. A real test for him will be how he performs against the Chicago Fire who come to Robertson on Thursday night at Carl Lewis Track and Field Stadium. This will be a great opportunity for fans to see the Dynamo against MLS competition prior to 2010.

WORRIED ABOUT LUIS……I am one who is really hoping that Luis Landin can provide for the Dynamo on the field. If he does it opens up another potential element of attracting fans and attention to MLS and the Dynamo here in Houston. With that said, I am worried it will happen. Yes, I know that he turned his ankle but he clearly does not look fit at the moment and time is running short for a kid that is gifted with talent.
Landin was sourrounded by press after the game and I know if he starts scoring goals he could be a Houston idol to many fans but I am beginning to wonder.

KIERON BERNARD RETURNS….Former San Jacinto college player Kieron Bernard played against the Dynamo at center back for Austin.

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GOATS CRUSHED
Chivas had won eight straight matches heading into this weekend’s 4-0 loss at Chiapas……..a game they were never comfortable in. Thoughts?

Soccer fans, bring some opinion tomorrow night on Dynamo All Access with Glenn Davis on Sports Talk 790 between 7-9pm……..Donovan, should he stay or come back? Dynamo Austin, what did you think? Mediator for CBA agreement, Mexican League, EPL , Argentine first division and more……..Call in at 713-212-5790