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Inside the Hexagon: A Houston Dynamo FC podcast

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Following another 2-1 loss to a Texas rival, Houston Dynamo are 3-3-3 after their first nine games of the season. What was learned from the home defeat to Austin? What must the team change ahead of their match at D.C. United? Laura Gomez and Victor Araiza dive in.
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After giving up two late goals in the Texas Derby, Houston Dynamo return home to host Austin FC. Maxi Urruti returns to PNC Stadium in this nationally televised Copa Tejas encounter.
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Mexican men's national team midfielder Héctor Herrera is set to join the Dynamo in the summer. Will the club be in the playoff picture with the current roster? Laura Gomez and Victor Araiza discuss what owner Ted Segal still needs to address.
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Houston Dynamo FC fell to Austin FC in its only preseason match at PNC Stadium and rebounded midweek with a 2-1 win over Toronto FC in Austin. The team's focus now turns to FC Dallas for the final tuneup prior to the start of the 2022 MLS season.
1:00 - How much has changed in the offseason?
4:00 - Is there a starting XI set for Feb. 27?
9:40 - Déjà vu?
14:00 - How much can be taken away from the loss to ATX?
17:00 - Have the new moves been a letdown?
21:25 - Did rival FCD make better moves?
25:00 - The Bayou City Kit, Fire or Flop?
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Adalberto "Coco" Carrasquilla provided the game winner in a 3-2 victory over Colorado Rapids. New signing Sebastian Ferreira and Academy player Andre Gitau also scored in the match.
Earlier in the week, the team tied 1-1 with Real Salt Lake as Darwin Quintero connected with Fafa Picault for a lobbing header.
0:00 - Dynamo preseason recap
2:00 - Houston Dynamo 2 refresher
3:15 - Breaking down the 3-2 win over Colorado
7:00 - Question marks remain
11:30 - Discussing lineup and depth
21:30 - Takeaways so far
The 2022 MLS preseason is underway for Houston Dynamo FC. The club welcomed new Designated Player Sebastian Ferreira and awaits more signings to meet its goal of making the playoffs.
0:00 - FOX 26 Houston report on start of preseason
2:25 - Excitement in the air with a new Dynamo DP
3:05 - What does most expensive signing mean?
4:00 - More signings on the way
5:00 - How big of an impact will Ferreira have?
8:00 - Where else does the team have needs?
11:00 - The season begins in a month
13:55 - Relax, it's still preseason
18:00 - Are the people getting what they asked for?
20:00 - Breaking down the Fubo Gaming deal
24:05 - Should Dynamo stream on Fubo?
28:19 - Preseason schedule
36:00 - Keeping up with fellow Texans
Houston Dynamo FC started the new year with the presentation of their head coach Paulo Nagamura. Hear the first words from the new manager, analysis on the coaching search and managing expectations.
0:04 - Opening statement from the new coach
2:45 - 2022 MLS season underway for HOU
3:45 - About the former MLS midfielder
5:05 - Laura Gomez's takeaways
7:05 - Victor Araiza's takeaways
10:00 - Does Nagamura have pressure to win?
14:30 - Weighing the other candidates: Luchi, Lozano, Mohamed, Vucetich
16:15 - Should the hire have more MLS experience?
18:00 - Comparison with Toronto FC
20:15 - Is it the Wilmer Cabrera / Tab Ramos all over again?
23:00 - Does 'Naga' have the tools to be successful?
25:30 - Takeaways from the press conference
29:00 - Potential, Potential, Potential!
32:00 - Mauro Manotas return?
33:15 - Adalberto Carrasquilla: Preseason with Panama
34:35 - Teenage Hadebe at AFCON
36:00 - Closing comments
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The MLS offseason has picked up steam for Houston Dynamo FC in terms of decisions on the roster and transfer rumors. Still no decision on the new head coach. Laura Gomez and Victor Araiza grade the 2021 roster and share some expectations for 2022.
1:00 - Dynamo Dos to play in MLS NEXT Pro inaugural season
1:45 - Grading the Dynamo FC roster
2:40 - Goalkeeping
8:40 - Defenders
24:30 - Midfielders
36:00 - Forwards
45:00 - Out of contract players
50:10 - Transfer Rumors
01:02:15 - Will the Dynamo have a Latin coach?
01:06:10 - What about Jesse Marsch?
Houston Dynamo FC have officially kicked off their offseason and new General Manager Pat Onstad has made his first big move in chasing to part ways with Tab Ramos. The club now looks for a new head coach as the team prepares for the 2022 Major League Soccer season.
Houston Dynamo approach the final home match of 2021 empty handed after falling 2-1 at Austin FC, failing to clinch Copa Tejas in the process.
Houston Dynamo FC are officially eliminated from the 2021 MLS Playoffs race but there is still plenty to play for. Will Tab Ramos remain as the head coach? Laura and Victor discuss as well as preview the upcoming match against Austin FC. A win would award the Orange their first Copa Tejas title.
Houston Dynamo FC return from the FIFA international break as they enter the closing stretch of their season. The first of five remaining matches starts against Seattle Sounders FC.
0:00 - Tim Parker previews match against Seattle and closing stretch
1:00 - Recapping the October FIFA World Cup qualifiers
6:30 - Will Teenage Hadebe start after flying in from Africa?
8:00 - Should the Dynamo play defensive or offensive?
14:05 - Western Conference leaders head to Houston after clinching playoffs
19:05 - What is left to figure out about the roster?
26:30 - What can be gained from the final five matches?
Houston Dynamo FC are guaranteed to finish with a losing record after a 4-2 loss at Sporting Kansas City. The match, in ways, served as a microcosm of the season and a list of problems for the incoming General Manager.
0:00 - Audio highlights of HOU at SKC
1:47 - A microcosm of the season
6:00 - The 3-4-1-2 formation
13:00 - What's the problem with Maxi Urruti?
15:45 - Lack of options from the Dynamo Academy
21:31 - Fafa Picault's career year continues
23:00 - How much control does Tab Ramos have over the roster?
24:51 - Potential GM: Brian Bliss
27:25 - Potential GM: Craig Waibel
28:40 - Upcoming matches and World Cup qualifiers
31:15 - What to watch for the rest of the season
After another road loss and a dominant but scoreless performance at home, Houston Dynamo FC remain in second to last place in the West. Owner Ted Segal was at the latest home match to witness the futility in attack.
Houston Dynamo FC decided the 2021 Texas Derby series with a 3-2 victory over FC Dallas, winning back El Capitan for the first time since 2017. With 11th place in sight this weekend, are the Dynamo able to get back in the playoff mix?
"Stop the count, stop the count!" Houston Dynamo finally snapped its 16 game winless run with a 3-0 win over Austin. However, the Dynamo's road woes would continue as they conceded a second-half equalizer to LA Galaxy.
1:00 - Houston finally snapped its winless streak — avoiding an unfortunate MLS record — demolishing Austin FC 3-0 at home.
12:00 - HTX 1-1 Galaxy
14:00 - Should Darwin Quintero still play? Should he remain with the Dynamo heading into 2022?
20:30 - Fafa Picault playing like a designated player with 9 goals and 4 assists.
23:15 - The Dynamo need another DP going forward.
26:00 - Dynamo fans get the opportunity to ask questions of Ted Segal over Zoom. Fans seeking more investment in the team and in the stadium.
32:00 - Dynamo takes on FC Dallas next.
Another loss chalked up to the Dynamo loss column in 2021 as the club falls 2-0 to Portland Timbers at BBVA Stadium. Darwin Quintero entered in the second half but could not revert the result which leads to the question, have the Dynamo gotten the most out of their designated player signing?
After two months as Houston Dynamo FC owner, Ted Segal dismissed GM Matt Jordan citing the team's 15-match winless run. With 12 matches remaining, and seven of those at BBVA Stadium, head coach Tab Ramos and players will determine their future beginning with Friday's match against the Portland Timbers.
0:00 - HOUvMIN audio highlights (courtesy Dynamo FC)
2:39 - Local TV stations report firing of Matt Jordan (courtesy KRIV 26, KPRC 2, KHOU 11 and KTRK 13)
3:28 - Ted Segal on the future of Tab Ramos and front office (courtesy KFNC 97.5 FM and Soccer Matters with Glenn Davis)
6:05 - Breaking down the 2-1 loss to Minnesota United FC
11:44 - Impact of supporters voicing their concerns
18:52 - Analyzing Matt Jordan's seven seasons as General Manager / Sporting Director
28:00 - Ted Segal on GM search and potential candidates
33:05 - Reconnecting with ex Dynamo greats
36:00 - Winning over the Hispanic soccer crowd in Houston
With a 2-2 draw to rival FC Dallas, plus an Austin FC win, Houston Dynamo FC has fallen to last place in the Western Conference. The team has yet to win since May 22 and their club record winless streak has extended to 14 straight.
Houston Dynamo FC continue winless, extending a club record run to thirteen straight after a 2-1 loss to Real Salt Lake. Can the club still make the MLS Cup Playoffs? Is it time to fire Matt Jordan? Are fans correct to put all the blame on head coach Tab Ramos? How much are the players accountable?