No, it wasn’t official corruption that kept us from winning, it was official incompetence, coupled with a weak performance from our bench. And although our starters did very well maintaining possession for long stretches, they didn’t generate enough opportunities that were truly dangerous.

The bench impact was the real problem. I thought Ashe’s speed would have had a bigger impact. Landin was the forward of choice to come off the bench, but given his complete lack of contribution it seems that Weaver would have been a much better choice…plus he has been a talisman in just about every game he played. When I saw a rusty ERob go in, I figured that Dom realized he had few impactful options on the bench, and I despaired since I didn’t think a tired Barrett or Cameron moving into midfield would contribute much to our attack.

The Dynamo had a strong season overall. Two points would have given them the Supporters’ Shield (that PK at Columbus and illegitimate goal at Seattle sure hurt in the end…more of that officiating incompetence). In their final game, the Dynamo were the better team in regulation, but struggled mightily in OT/ET. We were hurt by the first power outage, but helped by the 2nd, so it all balanced out there.

Nothing to be ashamed of this season. Now let’s focus on building the team that can overcome officiating incompetence next year, and focus on getting a home for these guys and us fans.

Funny how the league was on par with FMF those years.

Funny how we had no problems with MLS when we were the reigning champions, but we were complaining about CONCACAF because we could never get to the championship game.

Respect for MLS has nothing to do with Friday´s game, it has to do with the fact that our level is nothing to brag about because of the no depth we have thanks to our salary cap, I think we are doing miracles as a league with the cap we have.

I don´t care about all of you conspiracy guys, we were not robbed, this happens in soccer all the time, I am proud of our team, if I can get early from work Tuesday, I will go to Tesars in orange, I will be there opening day,

Everyone thinking MLS is like the WWE, stop complaining, just stop watching MLS games, stop attending games, there are a lot of things you can do in this city, and with all the channels on TV, lots of soccer games you can watch.

I can tell you right now, that mls cup game shouldn’t even be bradcasted, we know is 15 against 11. That is 11 la players + 4 referees taking on 11 on real. MLS got their wish by having beckham win the title.

I don’t think the match was rigged, but I think the referee was influenced. I think there is definitely a Dynamo bias in MLS. They do not like a team without a true superstar that works hard, plays hard and has success doing so. Nothing glamorous about the Dynamo, which MLS doesn’t want.

Now we have to go into a difficult off-season, where I think we will see some favorite players go. I think we have seen the last of Wade Barrett and Craig Waibel. I can see Eddie Robinson being left unprotected and then picked up by Philly (he is an east coast guy anyway) and we might see a changing of the guard in goal. Will Ricardo Clark leave? I hope not, but I will not be surprised if he does leave, since his contract is up at the end of the year. I think Stuart will stay here for next year just because it will guarantee him playing time in preparation for the World Cup. Him leavin in January could see him on the bench for a Euro team, which would hurt his chances for a spot in the World Cup. Up front, I think Landin needs to get in shape. I doubt he could start for my indoor team right now.

It was a good season for Dynamo. I look back at points lost and wonder how the home field would have worked for us against LA. I honestly did not expect us to get past Seattle in the semi-finals, but we did and we put LA to the sword, only to see that piece of crap, Terry Vaughn find his whistle that Beckham had put up his rear. If that guy ever officiates a game here in Houston next year, I will guarantee you I will do my best to make his life a living hell.

I am watching the U17 final right now and once the match is over, I am calling the Swiss FA and see if I can get a couple of those kids on a 3 month loan for High School Season. Maybe they will buy it!