Houston Dynamo Stadium Inaugural After Party Hosted by Glenn Davis May 12th @ ORANGE BAR
May 10, 2012 Leave a Comment
Dynamo must stay focused on the task tonight at New York
May 9, 2012 6 Comments
The excitement in and around the opening of the new stadium is jumping off the richter scale.
Houston is getting tons of media around the Saturday opening but few have spoken about tonight’s important Eastern Conference match-up with the New York Red Bulls (Fox Sports Plus 6p cst).
The Red Bulls are 3rd in the East off two shutouts over NE and at LA.
A more American based lineup got the results with the Red Bulls defending deep in both of these games.
That will end tonight as NYRB manager Hans Backe will field a more attack oriented lineup at home and it is expected that Mexican star Rafa Marquez will go back into midfield and Costa Rican international Roy Miller will start at outside back.
New York is without Thierry Henry and Wilman Conde who remain injured.
Kenny Cooper will be their primary striker with Joel Linpere playing an integral part.
Former San Jacinto College attacker Dane Richards could line up either out wide or in the striker postion.
The Dynamo are 7th in the East but have only played 6 games.
They will look to rebound from a sub-par performance in DC and have the challenge of focusing on the “now” as opposed to their opener on Saturday at the new BBVA Compass Stadium.
Certainly a better team shape and collective defending effort is the platform to build off of on the road after conceded 5 goals in their last two games.
The Dynamo begin the first of 4 games in 11 days while New York finishes four of 11 and could be dragging with a bit of fatigue thus the urgency to get some freshness in their lineup.
Thoughts on the Dynamo at New York Red Bulls in Harrison , New Jersey?
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ORANGE BAR POST GAME PARTY SPONSORED BY SOCCER MATTERS /DJ SUN/THE ARE this Saturday after the historic Dynamo opener. Lots of special guests, ex players, and members of the soccer community.
Margaritas $3 till 10pm.
Thank you for support of soccer on the radio and tune in to FSH tonight at 6pm
Soccer Matters brought to you by Ironman Sports Med. Institute tonight at 8 cst / Soccer Matters post game party Saturday
May 8, 2012 1 Comment
Soccer Matters brought to you by IRONMAN SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE tonight at 8 cst on Sports Talk 790
Guests: Former Dynamo head man OLIVER LUCK
Current Dynamo president Chris Canetti
What does the stadium mean to you the soccer fan? Give me your testimony.
Former owners Gorgio Borlenghi Houston Hotshots, John Gaughan Houston Dynamos weigh in.
Call in number 713-212-5790, streaming sports790.com, IHEART RADIO
SOCCER MATTERS TO HOST POST GAME PARTY SATURDAY AT ORANGE BAR
Join me and top Houston DJ’s DJ SUN and THE ARE at ORANGE BAR on Richmond Avenue immediately after the game on Saturday night as we honor Houston soccer !!!!
Drink specials plus a special set from the above DJ’s from 6-8:30 pm.
Looking forward to seeing lots of Houston soccer fans. Ex-pro’s and more at the event.
Twitter: GlennDavisSoc
Dynamo depth to be tested/ Orange Bar Party
May 7, 2012 Leave a Comment
Brutal scheduling?
The Dynamo after being off for 11 days will now have to play 4 games in 11 days including a Saturday historic stadium opener after a game against the New York Red Bulls this Wednesday night (Fox Sports Plus).
Some of this is unavoidable but it is too bad the Dynamo could not be fresh going into their opener on Saturday in the new BBVA Compass Stadium.
An opportunity to open up a stadium only comes around once in awhile and it is a night when you want the Dynamo and soccer to put it’s best foot forward.
Wish this might have been considered.
These four games will ultimately see the Dynamo depth be tested and players with limited minutes this year will get opportunity.
We likely will see more of Cam Weaver, Mac Kandji, Nathan Sturgis, and Calen Carr. Colin Clark is also now available after serving suspension that seemed an enternity.
Will younger players Kofi Sarkodie and Alex Dixon get a run?
We all might be focused on Saturday night but Wednesday brings the final game of the seven game road run and a shot at three points against the New York Red Bulls.
I would expect that Hans Backe will return DP Rafa Marquez and Costa Rican outside back Roy Miller to the lineup.
Thierry Henry will miss the game due to injury.
ORANGE BAR POST GAME PARTY SATURDAY AT 6pm
Soccer Matters is hosting a post game party at 6pm and my friends DJ Sun and The Are will be doing a DJ set beginning at 6pm.
Please head over after the game and hoping to see so many from the soccer community and potentially Dynamo players as well.
Former pro’s will be on hand!!!!
TICKET GIVEAWAY ON SOCCER MATTERS BROUGHT TO YOU BY IRONMAN
Join me tomorrow on Sports Talk 790 at 8pm as I will be giving away a four pack of tickets to the Dynamo /Portland game in 8 days.
Former Dynamo top man OLIVER LUCK will join me on the show!!!
713-212-5790 to call in and talk about what the STADIUM MEANS TO YOU!!!
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What does new stadium mean to you ? Tell me tonight on Sports Talk 790 AM Radio at 8pm!
May 7, 2012 8 Comments
Join me tonight on Sports Talk 790 for Dynamo All Access at 8 cst.
Tonight is a night dedicated to you the fan to provide testimony as to what the stadium means to you!
The platform will be yours! Call in number is 713-212-5790, streams at sports790.com, you can access the show at IHEART RADIO as well.
Guests: Dynamo coach Dominic Kinnear
Dynamo striker Brian Ching
More guests to follow. On Soccer Matters tomorrow night Oliver Luck will join me and take us through the stadium journey.
You will hear me on this blog in the next few days getting testimony from former pro’s, significant individuals in the youth community and adult community plus current players as to what this stadium means to them!!!
Be ready for a week of amazing coverage based on the stadium!!!!
Twitter: GlennDavisSoc
Sunday soccer watching/ Radio Monday and Tuesday
May 6, 2012 Leave a Comment
Today is a great day of soccer watching with FOX SPORTS kicking off with MANCHESTER CITY V. NEWCASTLE which could ultimately determine the EPL title.
The Milan Derby, Manchester United, Mexican League playoffs all will lead to prideful passionate games today.
SOCCER ON RADIO
Join me this Monday and Tuesday for the best in Soccer Talk on Sports Talk 790.
I want your testimony on “what the stadium means and represents” to you.
Lots of special unique guests from current Dynamo players, former pro’s, leaders in the soccer community on the stadium.
I want to hear from you the fan both Monday and Tuesday.
Twitter: GlennDavisSoc
BBVA Compass Stadium wows all today!
May 5, 2012 1 Comment
Today I jumped on my bike to ride down to BBVA Compass Stadium.
One reason for biking down was to be able to maneuver and see in and around the stadium.
It was a great move and enabled me to ride around the whole stadium before locking bike up against the stadium. I am officially the first to lock a bike up at BBVA Compass 
!
It was an awe inspiring day, fans and season ticket holders including myself checked out our seats, I also was able again to check out the tv booth.
The surface looked beautiful and I am sure Dynamo players and coaches were absolutely blown away by being in the new stadium.
The number one thing though I will take away was the excitement of the fan.
The fan that helped to bring professional soccer back to Houston and to ultimately get a stadium built to move the sport on to the next level.
Today was an amazing day and it was great visiting with fans.
Now back to business with the Dynamo taking on New York on Wednesday.
Twitter: GlennDavisSoc
Dynamo to train in BBVA/ Dutch Lions open local PDL
May 5, 2012 Leave a Comment
The Houston Dynamo will train this morning at 10 am in BBVA Compass Stadium for the first time.
Imagine the anticipation for the squad and staff to get their first touch of a ball in the new stadium.
The Dynamo open the new stadium on May 12th against DC United but the stadium will go through a “soft” opening on the 10th with the Dynamo Academy team playing the u17 national team.
For tickets go to HoustonDynamo.com
PDL IN HOUSTON
The Texas Dutch Lions will take on the Austin Aztex in PDL play this evening at 7:30 pm.
Austin is coached by former Dynamo Paul Dalglish .
Lots of college players sprinkled in with a few younger players and ex-pro’s will be involved at WoodForest Bank Stadium in the Woodlands.
Tickets at TexasDutchLionsFc.com
Twitter: GlennDavisSoc
Leukemia Lymphoma Society benefit tonight with Cameron/ PDL kicks off in Woodlands
May 4, 2012 1 Comment
Head over tonight to DRINK HOUSTON for a benefit tonight and join Geoff Cameron as he continues his fight against Leukemia and Lymphoma.
Doors open at 7pm with a $15 cover and Dynamo players in attendance including Brian Ching.
You can also meet the 2012 Dynamo girls as it is their launch party as well.
Geoff Cameron is vying for the LLS Man of the Year.
Support 20/20 campaign at HoustonDynamo.com
Currently the only PDL team in Houston is the Dutch Lions based out to the Woodlands.
Tomorrow night they take on the Austin Aztex at Woodforest Bank Stadium who are coached by former Dynamo striker Paul Dalglish who was a part of Dynamo Championship teams.
It will be interesting in the future to see the growth of PDL teams like the Dutch Lions in Houston and how they will effect the soccer landscape in the Houston area.
For information go to TexasDutchLionsFC.com
FA CUP FINAL
Tomorrow morning Liverpool will go for their eight FA Cup while Chelsea go for their seventh.
DYNAMO TRAIN AT STADIUM
Meet the Dynamo and training session tomorrow at BBVA Compass Stadium.
What is on your soccer mind?
Twitter: GlennDavisSoc
Move to BBVA Compass signals change for the fan!
May 4, 2012 4 Comments
On past radio shows on Sports Talk 790 we brought the topic up of the move to BBVA Compass Stadium and how things would change.
Despite the antiquated nature of Robertson Stadium there was some hidden charms to many that made the game day experience there unique.
Fans are expecting different things at the game day experience but I can’t see how anyone will complain about the “new home” feel of BBVA Compass Stadium.
You will get it all figured out after a few games and be right back into your pre-game ritual and familiarity.
Amazing sight lines, an immaculate surface, seats pitched at an angle like in European stadiums plus sections of the stadium that suit the needs of “different” fans. This place is intimate. Oh, and yes very Orange!!!
Fans mingling in the streets and walking to the stadium is something I can’t wait to see.
You may want ultra-luxury and to watch the game from suites, you may want to rock out with supporters groups whose effort brings more of a physical nature.
There is no right or wrong way to support the Dynamo, just your own prideful way.
The beauty of the Dynamo has been re-stated repeatedly, the diversity of the fan!
Lets also not forget that this is a business for the Houston Dynamo, a business that we derive entertainment from, a business that we support and want to be successful. Now one yet knows what the end game is but what we do know is how high the ceiling is!
We are one of only 19 cities in North America to have a professional soccer franchise in town at the top level.
It is not far to think back to prior to 2006 and the lack of professional soccer in this town. We longed for it’s return, we lobbied for it just like we lobbied for a stadium.
You the fan convinced the powers to be to bring the “gift” of the San Jose Earthquakes to Houston.
Without the passion and commitment of the fan, attendance at games that came through town, and an insatiable appetite to have professional soccer return it would not have happened.
There would not have been an Earthquakes re-location and there would not be a stadium.
May 12th will be prideful, May 12th will be celebratory, May 12th will be unimaginable.
It will mean different things to different people but in the end we will as one all be a part of it in our own small way.
On May 12th you will be wrapped in the fabric of every goal, every pass, every tackle and every header.
Soccer and the Dynamo will now platform to a new level with the stadium. A new sense of respect will come from the mainstream purely because of the in-frastructure and hopefully that will carry over to more soccer coverage.
It will be a time to capitalize on the game but not a time to ever assume we have finished the upward trend of the sport.
The best is yet to come! But for now it is time to celebrate!!
Twitter: GlennDavisSoc
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