Head out to the live remote broadcast of Dynamo All Access with Glenn Davis on 790 The Sports Animal tonite at Stags Head Pub near Sheperd and 59.
Dynamo player Brad Davis and head coach Dominic Kinnear will be in attendance plus the show includes an interview with Claudio Reyna of the New York Red Bulls.
Klein High School Coach Allen Baker will also be live at the event. Come down, get some autographs and get the best of soccer talk on the radio.
We will re-cap the Dynamo at LA against David Beckham and Landon Donovan plus more.
Speaking of Donovan are we over-reacting to his reaction to Patrick Ianni after he scored their opening goal?
Was it really that big of a deal?
The real story is how much influence that Brad Davis had on this game. Thoughts?
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I haven’t read any of the comments Re: the Houston fans’ reaction to Donovan/Ianni – but I can rest assured that there is major overreaction, just judging by the overreaction to Donovan’s comments about the Galaxy being the giants of MLS. Such overreaction signals some deep-lying complexes, I do believe. If it weren’t Donovan saying it/doing it, nobody would give a care at all.
Ianni got what was coming to him – both with the goal and the “in your face” from LD. Ianni’s hit on LD was an uncalled for cheap shot and then he (Ianni) totally mugged him on the goal – watch the replay. But the players left it on the field; witness, they exchanged jerseys with each other at the end of the game.
Fans could learn a few things from the players.
In the first half, the Dynamo controlled most of the game and by rights should have had several more goals. They have a problem in finishing inside the box, electing instead to pass in lieu of letting it fly! The tandem of Beckham and Donovan showed they will be a force to be reckoned with. I was dissappointed that Beckham had so much freedom in the second half. He should have been hounded like he was in the first half. If he has the time, he can pass to anyone. DeRo in my opinion needs to play more on top, be more involved in the scoring. Caracio and Ching are playing better together and will also be a nice tandem. I would also like to see Holden play more significant minutes. This guy is a star in the making and the Dynamo need to keep him happy and playing. All and all it was a fun game to watch and the boys played real well. The MLS definitely playes faster than most leagues. Now they have to play better.
Donovan’s reaction simply illustrates his maturity level.
See you tonight at Stag’s Head.
Donovan’s outburst — emotionally exploding against a player who may one day play with him on the USMNT — isn’t a big deal in and of itself. It wasn’t illegal. It wasn’t a faux pas. It sure didn’t faze the players. I think only the spectators cared. And what’s wrong with that?
There’s no argument that the fans’ reaction is simply due to the fact that Donovan is the subject. He is the “face of American soccer” and receives scrutiny that others do not. And if he cannot handle the scrutiny then we truly have a flaccid face for American soccer. Fans who want Donovan to be treated like any other player are usually guilty of the same sin by hyping Donovan as an ubermensch — a person and a player beyond his peers — who is allowed the special accolades, but not the special critiques.
Donovan has terrific athleticism and skill (and receding hairline) beyond his years. He also has the emotional maturity development of someone younger than his years. It’s good that some fans are content with that. It’s also good that some fans care enough to passionately voice their opinions that they expect more of elite players.
Soccer journalists and the Powers-That-Be trump the statistical accomplishments of players, as they should. But, as in anything in life, it takes more than good data to be accepted by those who ultimately pay the players’ paychecks: the fans. (“The Story of Eric Wynalda” has been deleted from this post for brevity.)
And part of the fans’ disgust is that Americans have a thing for hard working, talented individuals who do their job well and without histrionics. (“The Story of Brian McBride” has been omitted from this post to maintain brevity.) Fans can respect the accomplishments of any player, but respect (or even Biggio-like reverence) for the player himself falls under separate criteria.
Some may say it’s better to have passion rather than stoicism on the field. I hope those are the same people saying it’s better to have passion rather than apathy in the stands.
i could never shake hands with a NE, DC, FCD, LA, or chivas, that just won’t happen, this is FUTBOL.
Caracio got a yellow for his celebration. Donovan should have gotten a yellow for taunting.