2015 Houston Dynamo season
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Houston Dynamo 2015 soccer season
| 2015 season | |
|---|---|
| Owner | Philip Anschutz |
| Head coach | Owen Coyle |
| Stadium | BBVA Compass Stadium |
| MLS | Conference: 8th Overall: 15th |
| MLS Cup Playoffs | Did not qualify |
| U.S. Open Cup | Quarterfinals (active) |
| Texas Derby | Runners-Up |
| Carolina Challenge Cup | Winners |
| Highest home attendance | 22,651 (July 3 vs. Chicago) |
| Lowest home attendance | League: 16,018 (May 5 vs. San Jose) All: 2,479 (June 30 vs. Colorado) |
| Average home league attendance | Regular season: 20,618 Playoffs: — All: 17,725 |
The 2015 Houston Dynamo season was the club's tenth season of existence, and their first under new head coach Owen Coyle.
Background
[edit ]Main article: 2015 Houston Dynamo season
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Club
[edit ]Roster
[edit ]As of August 17, 2015.[1]
| No. | Position | Player | Nation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | Tyler Deric | United States |
| 2 | DF | Kofi Sarkodie | United States |
| 3 | MF | Rob Lovejoy | United States |
| 4 | DF | Jermaine Taylor | Jamaica |
| 5 | DF | Raúl Rodríguez | Spain |
| 6 | MF | Nathan Sturgis | United States |
| 7 | DF | DaMarcus Beasley (DP) | United States |
| 8 | MF | Luis Garrido | Honduras |
| 9 | FW | Erick Torres (DP) | Mexico |
| 10 | FW | Giles Barnes | England |
| 11 | MF | Brad Davis | United States |
| 12 | FW | Will Bruin | United States |
| 13 | MF | Ricardo Clark | United States |
| 14 | MF | Alex | Brazil |
| 15 | MF | Alexander López | Honduras |
| 16 | DF | A. J. Cochran | United States |
| 17 | FW | Chandler Hoffman | United States |
| 18 | DF | David Horst | United States |
| 19 | FW | Mauro Manotas | Colombia |
| 20 | MF | Rasheed Olabiyi | Nigeria |
| 21 | MF | Zach Steinberger | United States |
| 22 | DF | Sheanon Williams | United States |
| 23 | DF | Taylor Hunter | United States |
| 27 | MF | Boniek Garcia | Honduras |
| 28 | MF | Memo Rodriguez (HGP) | United States |
| 30 | GK | Michael Lisch | United States |
| 31 | GK | Joe Willis | United States |
| 33 | MF | Leonel Miranda | Argentina |
Transfers
[edit ]In
[edit ]Out
[edit ]| Squad # | Position | Player | Transferred to | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DF | United States Eric Brunner | United States Retired | [13] | ||
| DF | United States Anthony Arena | United States Pittsburgh Riverhounds | November 25, 2014 | ||
| FW | Jamaica Omar Cummings | United States San Antonio Scorpions | November 25, 2014 | ||
| FW | United States Brian Ownby | United States Richmond Kickers | November 25, 2014 | ||
| MF | United States Bryan Salazar | November 25, 2014 | |||
| MF | United States Servando Carrasco | United States Sporting Kansas City | November 25, 2014 | ||
| FW | England Andrew Driver | United States D.C. United | December 8, 2014 | ||
| GK | United States Tally Hall | United States Orlando City SC | December 8, 2014 | [14] | |
| FW | United States Mark Sherrod | United States Orlando City SC | December 10, 2014 | ||
| FW | Jamaica Jason Johnson | United States Chicago Fire | April 13, 2015 | [15] | |
| DF | United States Corey Ashe | United States Orlando City SC | July 15, 2015 | [16] |
Loan in
[edit ]| Squad # | Position | Player | Loaned from | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | FW | Argentina Leonel Miranda | Argentina Independiente | January 8, 2015 | [17] |
Loan out
[edit ]| Squad # | Position | Player | Loaned to | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | FW | Mexico Erick Torres | Mexico C.D. Guadalajara | December 23, 2014 | |
| 18 | MF | United States Memo Rodriguez | United States Charleston Battery | March 20, 2015 | [18] |
| 22 | DF | United States Taylor Hunter | United States Colorado Springs Switchbacks | April 11, 2015 | [19] |
Competitions
[edit ]Preseason
[edit ]Houston Dynamo v San Jose Earthquakes
11:00a.m. MST
Lovejoy 13'
Barnes 40'
Horst 53' Report Jahn 28' (57)
García Yellow card 86' Stadium: Kino Sports Complex
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
Barnes 40'
Horst 53' Report Jahn 28' (57)
García Yellow card 86' Stadium: Kino Sports Complex
Referee: Ricardo Salazar
Houston Dynamo v Vancouver Whitecaps FC
10:00a.m. MST
Rodríguez Yellow card 17'
Horst Yellow card 29'
Taylor 52' Report Stadium: Kino Sports Complex
Referee: Sorin Stoica
Horst Yellow card 29'
Taylor 52' Report Stadium: Kino Sports Complex
Referee: Sorin Stoica
Houston Dynamo v Austin Aztex
1:00p.m. CST
Report
Rodríguez 86' (o.g.)
Stadium: Houston Methodist Champions Field at Houston Sports Park
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
Referee: Silviu Petrescu
Charleston Battery v Houston Dynamo
February 21, 2015 2015 Carolina Challenge Cup Charleston Battery 1–0 Houston Dynamo Charleston, South Carolina
5:00p.m. EST
Savage 69'
Reimer Yellow card 78' Report Garrido Yellow card 40'
Steinberger Yellow card 89' Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium
Reimer Yellow card 78' Report Garrido Yellow card 40'
Steinberger Yellow card 89' Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium
Houston Dynamo v New York City FC
February 25, 2015 2015 Carolina Challenge Cup Houston Dynamo 2–1 New York City FC Charleston, South Carolina
5:00p.m. EST
Garrido Yellow card 30'
Davis 51'
García 70'
Steinberger Yellow card 79' Report Shelton Yellow card 53'
Hernandez Yellow card 79'
Diskerud 81' Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
Davis 51'
García 70'
Steinberger Yellow card 79' Report Shelton Yellow card 53'
Hernandez Yellow card 79'
Diskerud 81' Stadium: Blackbaud Stadium
Referee: Hilario Grajeda
Houston Dynamo v Orlando City SC
February 28, 2015 2015 Carolina Challenge Cup Houston Dynamo 3–0 Orlando City SC Charleston, South Carolina
MLS
[edit ]Main article: 2015 Major League Soccer season
Schedule
[edit ]Houston Dynamo v Columbus Crew SC
7:30p.m. CST
Barnes 66'
Report
Pogatetz Yellow card 28'
Tchani Yellow card 78' Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 22,351 (Sellout)
Referee: Allen Chapman
Tchani Yellow card 78' Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 22,351 (Sellout)
Referee: Allen Chapman
Houston Dynamo v Orlando City SC
6:00p.m. CST
Sarkodie Yellow card 34'
Deric Yellow card 75' Report
Report Okugo Yellow card 46'
Deric 74' (o.g.) Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 22,407
Referee: Chris Penso
Deric Yellow card 75' Report
Report Okugo Yellow card 46'
Deric 74' (o.g.) Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 22,407
Referee: Chris Penso
Houston Dynamo v FC Dallas
7:00p.m. CST
Barnes 32'
Report
Hollingshead 9'
Texeira 21'
Hernandez Yellow card 39'
Díaz 52'
Castillo 55' Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 19,975
Texeira 21'
Hernandez Yellow card 39'
Díaz 52'
Castillo 55' Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 19,975
Real Salt Lake v Houston Dynamo
21:00
Stadium: Rio Tinto Stadium
Houston Dynamo v LA Galaxy
20:00
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Sporting Kansas City v Houston Dynamo
19:30
Stadium: Sporting Park
Houston Dynamo v San Jose Earthquakes
20:00
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
New England Revolution v Houston Dynamo
18:30
Stadium: Gillette Stadium
Portland Timbers v Houston Dynamo
22:00
Stadium: Providence Park
Colorado Rapids v Houston Dynamo
20:00
Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Houston Dynamo v Vancouver Whitecaps FC
20:00
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Houston Dynamo v Real Salt Lake
19:30
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Philadelphia Union v Houston Dynamo
18:00
Stadium: PPL Park
Houston Dynamo v Sporting Kansas City
19:30
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Houston Dynamo v Colorado Rapids
19:30
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
FC Dallas v Houston Dynamo
16:00
Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Houston Dynamo v Seattle Sounders FC
16:00
Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Vancouver Whitecaps FC v Houston Dynamo
18:00
Stadium: BC Place
Standings
[edit ]Western Conference Table
[edit ]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Sporting Kansas City | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 48 | 45 | +3 | 51 | MLS Cup Knockout Round |
| 7 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 41 | 39 | +2 | 47 | |
| 8 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 42 | 49 | −7 | 42 | |
| 9 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 38 | 48 | −10 | 41 | |
| 10 | Colorado Rapids | 34 | 9 | 15 | 10 | 33 | 43 | −10 | 37 |
Source: MLS
Overall Table
[edit ]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | San Jose Earthquakes | 34 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 41 | 39 | +2 | 47 |
| 14 | Orlando City SC | 34 | 12 | 14 | 8 | 46 | 56 | −10 | 44 |
| 15 | Houston Dynamo | 34 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 42 | 49 | −7 | 42 |
| 16 | Real Salt Lake | 34 | 11 | 15 | 8 | 38 | 48 | −10 | 41 |
| 17 | New York City FC | 34 | 10 | 17 | 7 | 49 | 58 | −9 | 37 |
Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored
U.S. Open Cup
[edit ]Further information: 2015 U.S. Open Cup
Houston will enter the 2015 U.S. Open Cup with the rest of Major League Soccer in the fourth round.[20]
Houston Dynamo v Austin Aztex
8:00 PM CDT
Miranda 24'
Ashe Yellow card 36'
Sturgis Yellow card 48'
Steinberger Yellow card 68'
Clark 90+2' Houston Report
MLS Report Timbó Yellow card 59'
Ambrose Yellow card 73' Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 4,041
Referee: Luis Guardia
Ashe Yellow card 36'
Sturgis Yellow card 48'
Steinberger Yellow card 68'
Clark 90+2' Houston Report
MLS Report Timbó Yellow card 59'
Ambrose Yellow card 73' Stadium: BBVA Compass Stadium
Attendance: 4,041
Referee: Luis Guardia
Friendlies
[edit ]Houston Dynamo United States v England Manchester City F.C.
May 28, 2015 BBVA Compass Dynamo Charities Cup Houston Dynamo United States Canceled England Manchester City F.C. Houston, Texas
Note: Playing surface deemed unsafe after recent flooding.
Statistical Leaders
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| Goals | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | # | |
| 1 | United States Will Bruin | 11 |
| 2 | United States Ricardo Clark | 8 |
| 3 | Jamaica Giles Barnes | 7 |
| 4 | United States Brad Davis | 4 |
| 5 | Honduras Boniek Garcia | 3 |
| Assists | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | # | |
| 1 | United States Brad Davis | 10 |
| 2 | Honduras Boniek Garcia | 5 |
| 3 | United States Will Bruin | 4 |
| 4 | Honduras Alexander Lopez | 3 |
| Jamaica Giles Barnes | ||
| Appearances (starts) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name | # | |
| 1 | United States Will Bruin | 33 (28) |
| 2 | United States David Horst | 32 (28) |
| 3 | United States Ricardo Clark | 30 (30) |
| 4 | United States Brad Davis | 30 (29) |
| 5 | Honduras Luis Garido | 29 (21) |
Uniforms
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Television
[edit ]For the 2015 season, Root Sports Southwest serves as the English broadcaster of all 22 non-national Major League Soccer matches. The one-year deal with ROOT SPORTS' regional network includes a 30-minute pregame and postgame show for each game. Games and weekly programing had aired the previous two seasons on Comcast SportsNet Houston, which was purchased out of bankruptcy court by DirecTV and AT&T in October 2014 and rebranded as Root Sports Southwest.[21]
Root Sports initially cancelled the three-year deal signed in 2013[22] with CSN Houston before agreeing on this new deal with the Dynamo. In comparison, the Dynamo lose airtime by way of a weekly show and daily coverage on CSN's daily newscast but gained a higher distribution to homes in Houston that weren't subscribed to Comcast and therefore did not have access to Comcast's exclusive sports network.
On the Spanish side, Telemundo Houston returns as the Dynamo's broadcast partner for the second consecutive season.[23] The Telemundo-owned Houston station signed up for 10 Dynamo games in 2015, a three-game increase from the 2014 season. Five of those matches will air live on TeleXitos, available over-the-air on KTMD's secondary channel 47.2, and select games on TeleXitos include a 30-minute pregame and a 30-minute postgame show. Games on Telemundo, channel 47.1, air deferred at 11 p.m. on the night of the match due to scheduling conflicts with national programming (of which includes Telemundo's home games telecast of Liga MX sides León and Pachuca).
The remaining 12 games of the regular-season will be carried by MLS' national TV partners, including 8 on the Univision family of networks, which shows the Dynamo's appeal to a national Hispanic audience due to its Honduran trio (Boniek, Garrido and López) and the addition of Mexican international Erick Torres.
See also
[edit ]References
[edit ]- ^ "Players". Houston Dynamo. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
- ^ "Houston Dynamo sign Memo Rodríguez to homegrown contract". HoustonDynamo.com. Houston Dynamo Communications. December 4, 2014. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ a b "Trade Tracker: MLS half-day trade window to make for a busy post-MLS Cup Monday | MLSsoccer.com". Archived from the original on January 23, 2015.
- ^ a b "Houston Dynamo select Chandler Hoffman, Nathan Sturgis in Stage Two of MLS Re-Entry Draft". Houston Dynamo. Retrieved December 19, 2014.
- ^ "Houston Dynamo sign Mexican forward Erick "Cubo" Torres as Designated Player | Houston Dynamo". Archived from the original on December 27, 2014.
- ^ "Houston Dynamo expect signing of La Liga center back Raul Rodriguez to address backline weaknesses". Major League Soccer. January 9, 2015. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2015.
- ^ "Dynamo select Zach Steinberger at MLS Draft". January 15, 2015.
- ^ "Houston Dynamo select Zach Steinberger, Oumar Ballo and Rob Lovejoy in 2015 MLS SuperDraft". HoustonDynamo.com. Houston Dynamo Communications. January 15, 2015. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ "Houston Dynamo select defender Taylor Hunter in third round of 2015 MLS SuperDraft". HoustonDynamo.com. Houston Dynamo Communications. January 20, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ Akpayen, George. "Olabiyi joins Houston Dynamo". supersport.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2015. Retrieved July 10, 2015.
- ^ "Houston Dynamo acquire Philadelphia Union defender Sheanon Williams in exchange for allocation money | MLSsoccer.com". Archived from the original on July 25, 2015.
- ^ "Houston Dynamo sign Academy midfielder Christian Lucatero as Homegrown Player | Houston Dynamo". Archived from the original on August 20, 2015.
- ^ "Houston Dynamo defender Eric Brunner announces retirement | Houston Dynamo". www.houstondynamo.com. Archived from the original on November 14, 2014.
- ^ "Orlando City trades for Houston Dynamo goalkeeper Tally Hall".
- ^ "Houston Dynamo, Chicago Fire swap attacking talent as Alex, Jason Johnson switch clubs | MLSsoccer.com". Archived from the original on April 15, 2015.
- ^ "Orlando City SC acquire backline depth in trade for experienced Houston Dynamo left back Corey Ashe | MLSsoccer.com". Archived from the original on July 17, 2015.
- ^ Mirando joins Houston on loan - mlssoccer.com
- ^ Conover, Dan (March 20, 2015). "Three players cleared, one in limbo". CharlestonBattery.com. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
- ^ Smith, Amanda (April 11, 2015). "SFC Introduces MLS Loanee Taylor Hunter". SwitchbacksFC.com. Archived from the original on April 17, 2015. Retrieved April 16, 2015.
- ^ "102nd U.S. Open Cup Unveils Format, Record Number of Teams". ussoccer.com.
- ^ Barron, David (March 2, 2015). "Root Sports to air 22 Dynamo games this season". Houston Chronicle . Retrieved March 30, 2015.
- ^ Tolar, Alicia (September 17, 2014). "DirecTV to cancel Houston Dynamo deal, retain Houston Dash". Dynamo Theory. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
- ^ Houston Dynamo Communications (March 9, 2015). "Telemundo Houston returns as the official Spanish-language broadcast partner of the Dynamo". Houston Dynamo. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
