Dynamo vs. Union gamenotes

10Mwanga

1Mondragon

4Califf

5Valdes 15

G Farfan

11Adu

7Carroll

19McInerney

25Williams

8Torres

9Le Toux

1Hall

5Cruz

32Boswell

17Camargo

3Carr

31Hainault

11Davis 16

Moffat

26Ashe 20

Cameron

25Ching

EASTERN CONFERENCE SEMIFINALS - 1L

REFEREE: Jair Marrufo.SAR (bench): C.J. Morgante; JAR (opposite): Corey Rockwell;

4th: Jasen Anno

INJURY REPORT: PHILADELPHIA UNION -- OUT: GK ThorneHolder (concussion); FW Levi Houapeu (L ankle strain); DOUBT-FUL: FW Veljko Paunovic (R hamstring strain); QUESTIONABLE:MF Justin Mapp (L quad strain); PROBABLE: DF Joe Tait (R anklesprain) ... HOUSTON DYNAMO -- OUT: FW Cam Weaver (R hip)SUSPENDED: noneWARNINGS: none

Sun., Oct. 30, PPL Park (5 p.m. ET; ESPN2/Deportes)LEAGUE HEAD-TO-HEAD:PHI 2 wins, 6 GF … HOU 0 wins, 4 GF … Ties 2

2011 HEAD-TO-HEAD: PHI 1 win, 2 GF; HOU 0 wins, 1 GF; 1 tiesAT PPL PARK:8/6: PHI 1, HOU 1 (McInerney 15 -- Cameron 84)

MLS CUP PLAYOFFS: first meeting

PHILADELPHIA UNION v HOUSTON DYNAMO

Union manager Peter Nowak has an injury concern for the first play-off game in club history. Veljko Paunovic, who has started 12 of the last14 games since the start of August, missed the regular season finale with

a right hamstring strain and has not returned to full training. “Those kinds ofinjuries, you never know how it’s going play out. I don’t think it was anythingmajor or that you would say that he’ll be out the whole series," Nowak said. "I’mnot a doctor; I’m trying to find out what’s going to be the best recipe for [hisreturn].” ... After missing four consecutive games with a right hip flexor injury,Danny Mwanga has featured in the last two games, playing the second half inthe season finale. “I think at this point, I’m back at 100 percent. I think I got myspeed back," Mwanga said. Said Sébastien Le Toux: “We need him. He’s a bigpiece up top with me. He can score big goals and I’m sure he’s going to help us.And maybe for the next game, I can play with him up top from the first minuteand we can re-find our connection.” ... While it's Union's first playoff game in theirsecond season, six players -- Danny Califf, Brian Carroll, Justin Mapp, FreddyAdu, Stefani Miglioranzi and Le Toux -- have a combined 27 playoff berths,seven title game appearances and five championships. “We haven’t held teammeetings or anything but certainly in our own little way we’re tying to convey thekind of attitude you need to take into the playoffs,” said Califf. “There’s moreemotion, more urgency, and everyone is juiced. I think we’re going to be ready.”... All season, Nowak has chopped and changed his lineups and his tactics.In the season finale, he lined up Le Toux as a lone striker in a 4-2-3-1, thenwhen Mwanga came on at halftime along with Freddy Adu, it became a 4-1-3-2.“We had guys who can really play the ball to the feet and try to spread it out,”Nowak said. “We had Sebastien Le Toux and Justin Mapp with their speed uptop as well. We didn’t have that good fluidity throughout the game. ... Bringing onFreddy as well, he’s another technical player, so it gave us more options. Brian[Carroll] still did a good job in the middle. It gave us a little more going forward."

The Dynamo enter the postseason as the hottest team in MLS, unbeat-en in their last six (4-0-2). “This team, the last five or six games, has beenunder a lot of pressure,” Kinnear said. “... One game we’d be top of theconference and then we’d be fourth or fifth after the weekend was over. We’veplayed catch up quite a bit this year and the last five or six have been a test forthis group, home or away, and I think we’ve handled it well.” ... Key Dynamo con-tributors have also come into form. Brad Davis won the MLS assist title with his16th assist in the season finale; he has three in the last four games. "The playoffsare a whole different story. This year has been a year where a lot of young guyshave learned a lot," Davis said. "We started well and had a little lull in the middleof the year, but there is no better time to start playing well and I think the teamhas done that well." ... Carlo Costly scored his first league goal in the finale. “Ithink it’s huge for him,” said Davis. “He’s got a good mentality, and he’s continuedto work hard. We knew it was going to come for him, and the way things aregoing hopefully he can rattle off a couple of more. Now’s the best time for him tostart scoring goals.” ... The win against LA in the season finale also gave DominicKinnear his 100th league win, the fifth MLS coach to hit the century mark.“People doubted him early in the season, and look at what he’s done with us thisyear,” said Geoff Cameron. “It’s a tribute to him as a coach and his hard work, dayin and day out, and his putting the right team out there. He’s got us in the playoffs,and we’re going to make a run for it.” ... The win against the Galaxy also pulledthe Dynamo out of a potential wild card game. “Getting that week to rest, espe-cially for guys who have some injuries here and there; it gives us some time toget back to 100 percent and get ready for a big playoff game,” said Cameron.“Missing the playoffs last year left a nasty taste in our mouth. Now back into it, wewant to make a run for the cup.” ... Bobby Boswell scored his fifth goal in the sea-son finale, pulling him into a four-way tie for the Dynamo's scoring lead. Two ofthe four are the current first-choice central defense pair: Boswell and Cameron.

SUBSTITUTES FROM2 Tait DF3 Gonzalez DF6 Miglioranzi MF

12 Houapeu FW13 Nakazawa MF14 Okugo MF16 Paunovic FW17 Daniel MF18 MacMath GK21 Farfan MF22 Mapp MF23 Richter MF24 Holder GK26 Langley MF27 Pfeffer MF31 Harrison GK

PHILADELPHIA UNIONSUBSTITUTES FROM

2 Robinson DF4 Taylor DF7 Clark MF8 Sarkodie DF9 Garey FW

10 Watson MF12 Bruin FW13 Navas Cobo MF15 Weaver FW18 Soto MF19 Dixon MF21 Freeman DF24 Deric GK28 Newton GK29 Costly FW

HOUSTON DYNAMO

HOUSTON DYNAMO vs PHILADELPHIA UNION – 2011 LEAGUE BOXSCORES

HOUSTON DYNAMO 0, PHILADELPHIA UNION 1 March 19, 2011 -- Robertson Stadium Scoring Summary: PHI--Califf 1 (unassisted) 5

The only goal of the game came after just five minutes. A long throw into the box from Sheanon Williams from the right was turned onto the post by Sebastien Le Toux, but Danny Califf was there to prod home the rebound.

Union won for the second consecutive season in Houston. The club’s first-ever win on the road in their expansion season came against Houston, one of just two away wins on the season.

PHILADELPHIA UNION (4-4-2): Faryd Mondragon - Sheanon Williams, Carlos Valdes, Danny Califf, Jordan Harvey - Kyle Nakazawa (Gabriel Farfan 70), Stefani Miglioranzi, Brian Carroll, Justin Mapp (Danny Mwanga 58) - Carlos Ruiz (Amobi Okugo 85), Sebastien Le Toux. TOTAL SHOTS: 7 (Le Toux 2, Mapp 2);SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (Mapp 2);FOULS: 13 (4 tied with 2);OFFSIDE: 3;CORNER KICKS: 1;SAVES: Mondragon 3;CAUTIONS: Ruiz 21, Valdes 45;EJECTIONS: None. HOUSTON DYNAMO (4-1-3-2): Tally Hall - Hunter Freeman (Danny Cruz 74), Jermaine Taylor, Bobby Boswell, Andre Hainault - Lovel Palmer - Corey Ashe, Geoff Cameron, Brad Davis - Will Bruin (Dominic Oduro 61), Jason Garey (Cam Weaver 57). TOTAL SHOTS: 19 (Cameron 4);SHOTS ON GOAL: 3 (3 tied with 1);FOULS: 11 (Boswell 3);OFFSIDE: 1;CORNER KICKS: 8;SAVES: Hall 3;CAUTIONS: Davis 23;EJECTIONS: None Referee: Abiodun Okulaja Referee's Assistants: Chris Strickland, Adam Garner 4th Official: Andrew Chapin. Attendance: 19,385. Temperature: 76 and Clear.

PHILADELPHIA UNION 1, HOUSTON DYNAMO 1 August 6, 2011 -- PPL Park Scoring Summary: PHI--McInerney 1 (Le Toux 8) 15 HOU--Cameron 4 (unassisted) 84

Union took the lead in the 19th minute. Jack McInerney finished off a beautiful give-and-go with Sébastien Le Toux, flicking the ball past Houston goalkeeper Tally Hall with his right foot from inside the area for the opener.

Le Toux hit the post when in on goal alone in the 84th minute, a miss that would haunt the home side seconds later, when Geoff Cameron ripped a long-range drive that sailed past Philadelphia goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon for the leveler.

HOUSTON DYNAMO (4-4-2): Tally Hall - Hunter Freeman (Jermaine Taylor 69), Andre Hainault, Bobby Boswell, Corey Ashe - Colin Clark (Je-Vaughn Watson 62), Adam Moffat, Geoff Cameron, Brad Davis - Brian Ching, Cam Weaver (Carlo Costly 61). TOTAL SHOTS: 16 (Cameron 8);SHOTS ON GOAL: 2 (Cameron 2);FOULS: 19 (Weaver 4);OFFSIDE: 4;CORNER KICKS: 2;SAVES: Hall 3;CAUTIONS: Boswell 78;EJECTIONS: None. PHILADELPHIA UNION (4-1-3-2): Faryd Mondragon - Sheanon Williams, Carlos Valdes, Danny Califf, Gabriel Farfan - Brian Carroll - Justin Mapp (Michael Farfan 46), Roger Torres (Danny Mwanga 46), Veljko Paunovic - Jack McInerney (Stefani Miglioranzi 66), Sebastien Le Toux, TOTAL SHOTS: 8 (3 tied with 2);SHOTS ON GOAL: 4 (M. Farfan 2);FOULS: 10 (McInerney 3);OFFSIDE: 3;CORNER KICKS: 4;SAVES: Mondragon 1;CAUTIONS: Valdes 82;EJECTIONS: None. Referee: Terry Vaughn Referee's Assistants: Peter Manikowski, Chris Strickland 4th Official: Ismail Elfath. Attendance: 18,524. Temperature: 77 and Cloudy.

HOUSTON DYNAMO vs PHILADELPHIA UNION – PLAYOFF HISTORY

FIRST MEETING

2011 HOUSTON DYNAMO VS. PHILADELPHIA UNION (0-1-1) UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E CP 20 MID Geoff Cameron 2 2 180 1 0 12 2 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 26 MID Corey Ashe 2 2 180 0 0 2 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 32 DEF Bobby Boswell 2 2 180 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 12 FWD Will Bruin 1 1 61 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 25 FWD Brian Ching 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 7 MID Colin Clark 1 1 62 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 FWD Carlo Costly 1 0 29 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 MID Danny Cruz 1 0 19 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 11 MID Brad Davis 2 2 180 0 0 4 1 4 4 0 9 1 0 0 21 DEF Hunter Freeman 2 2 140 0 0 0 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 9 FWD Jason Garey 1 1 57 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 31 DEF Andre Hainault 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 GK Tally Hall 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 MID*Adam Moffat 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23 FWD*Dominic Oduro 1 0 29 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 MID*Lovel Palmer 1 1 90 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 DEF Jermaine Taylor 2 1 111 0 0 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 MID Je-Vaughn Watson 1 0 28 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 FWD Cam Weaver 2 1 94 0 0 1 0 5 4 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- Team totals 2 2 180 1 0 35 5 30 23 5 10 2 0 0 Opponent totals 2 2 180 2 1 15 8 23 30 6 5 3 0 0 GAME-WINNING GOALS: None GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: None PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: None UNF POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SHTS SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO O'TIME 1 GK Tally Hall 2 2 180 8 6 2 1.00 0 0 0 1 1 0 0-0-0 ----------- Team totals 2 2 180 8 6 2 1.00 0 0 0 1 1 0 0-0-0 Opponent totals 2 2 180 5 4 1 0.50 0 0 1 0 1 1 0-0-0

2011 PHILADELPHIA UNION VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO (1-0-1) UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT SOG FC FS OFF CK C E CP 4 DEF Danny Califf 2 2 180 1 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 19 FWD Jack McInerney 1 1 66 1 0 2 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 9 FWD Sebastien Le Toux 2 2 180 0 1 4 1 2 5 1 3 0 0 0 7 MID Brian Carroll 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 15 MID Gabriel Farfan 2 1 110 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 21 MID Michael Farfan 1 0 45 0 0 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 DEF*Jordan Harvey 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 22 MID Justin Mapp 2 2 104 0 0 2 2 1 2 0 2 0 0 0 6 MID Stefani Miglioranzi 2 1 114 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 GK Faryd Mondragon 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 FWD Danny Mwanga 2 0 76 0 0 2 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 13 MID Kyle Nakazawa 1 1 70 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 14 MID Amobi Okugo 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 FWD Veljko Paunovic 1 1 90 0 0 0 0 1 6 0 0 0 0 0 20 FWD Carlos Ruiz 1 1 85 0 0 0 0 2 3 1 0 1 0 0 8 MID Roger Torres 1 1 45 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 DEF Carlos Valdes 2 2 180 0 0 0 0 4 1 1 0 2 0 0 25 D/M Sheanon Williams 2 2 180 0 0 1 0 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 ----------- Team totals 2 2 180 2 1 15 8 23 30 6 5 3 0 0 Opponent totals 2 2 180 1 0 35 5 30 23 5 10 2 0 0 GAME-WINNING GOALS: Danny Califf 1 GAME-WINNING ASSISTS: None PENALTY KICK GOALS/ATTEMPTS: None UNF POS GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SHTS SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO O'TIME 1 GK Faryd Mondragon 2 2 180 5 4 1 0.50 0 0 1 0 1 1 0-0-0 ----------- Team totals 2 2 180 5 4 1 0.50 0 0 1 0 1 1 0-0-0 Opponent totals 2 2 180 8 6 2 1.00 0 0 0 1 1 0 0-0-0

HOUSTON DYNAMO CAREER STATISTICS VS. PHILADELPHIA UNION (0-2-2) PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT Geoff Cameron 3 3 270 1 0 13 Brian Ching 3 2 225 1 0 4 Andre Hainault 4 3 315 1 0 3 Eddie Robinson 1 1 76 1 0 2 Brad Davis 4 4 344 0 2 9 Corey Ashe 3 3 270 0 0 4 Bobby Boswell 3 3 270 0 0 1 Will Bruin 1 1 61 0 0 1 Mike Chabala 1 1 45 0 0 0 Colin Clark 1 1 62 0 0 4 Ryan Cochrane 2 1 104 0 0 0 Carlo Costly 1 0 29 0 0 1 Danny Cruz 3 1 125 0 0 2 Hunter Freeman 2 2 140 0 0 0 Jason Garey 1 1 57 0 0 1 Tally Hall 2 2 180 0 0 0 Luis Angel Landin 1 1 45 0 0 0 Adam Moffat 1 1 90 0 0 0 Brian Mullan 1 1 90 0 0 1 Richard Mulrooney 2 2 180 0 0 0 Dominic Oduro 3 2 197 0 0 5 Pat Onstad 2 2 180 0 0 0 Lovel Palmer 3 3 270 0 0 4 Adrian Serioux 1 1 90 0 0 0 Jermaine Taylor 2 1 111 0 0 3 Je-Vaughn Watson 1 0 28 0 0 0 Cam Weaver 3 1 106 0 0 2 Team totals 4 4 360 4 2 60 Opponent totals 4 4 360 6 7 36 GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG Tally Hall 2 180 8 6 1.00 0 Pat Onstad 2 180 11 7 2.00 0 ----------- Team totals 4 360 19 13 1.50 0 Opponent totals 4 360 14 9 1.00 0

PHILADELPHIA UNION CAREER STATISTICS VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO (2-0-2) PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT Sebastien Le Toux 4 4 360 2 2 8 Danny Mwanga 4 0 143 1 1 4 Danny Califf 3 3 270 1 0 1 Jack McInerney 2 1 73 1 0 2 Shea Salinas 2 1 76 1 0 2 Alejandro Moreno 2 2 180 0 2 2 Roger Torres 3 2 149 0 2 1 Cristian Arrieta 1 1 90 0 0 1 Brian Carroll 2 2 180 0 0 0 Gabriel Farfan 2 1 110 0 0 0 Michael Farfan 1 0 45 0 0 2 Fred 1 1 54 0 0 0 Juan Diego Gonzalez 1 1 90 0 0 0 Jordan Harvey 3 3 263 0 0 1 Andrew Jacobson 1 1 90 0 0 2 Brad Knighton 1 1 90 0 0 0 Justin Mapp 2 2 104 0 0 2 Stefani Miglioranzi 3 2 204 0 0 0 Faryd Mondragon 2 2 180 0 0 0 Kyle Nakazawa 3 3 250 0 0 7 Amobi Okugo 1 0 5 0 0 0 Michael Orozco Fiscal 2 2 180 0 0 0 Veljko Paunovic 1 1 90 0 0 0 Carlos Ruiz 1 1 85 0 0 0 Chris Seitz 1 1 90 0 0 0 Carlos Valdes 2 2 180 0 0 0 Sheanon Williams 3 3 270 0 0 1 Nick Zimmerman 1 1 59 0 0 0 Team totals 4 4 360 6 7 36 Opponent totals 4 4 360 4 2 60 GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG Faryd Mondragon 2 180 5 4 0.50 0 Brad Knighton 1 90 6 4 1.00 0 Chris Seitz 1 90 3 1 2.00 0 ----------- Team totals 4 360 14 9 1.00 0 Opponent totals 4 360 19 13 1.50 0

CURRENT HOUSTON DYNAMO PLAYERS CAREER STATISTICS VS. PHILA. UNION (0-2-2) PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT Geoff Cameron 3 3 270 1 0 13 Brian Ching 3 2 225 1 0 4 Andre Hainault 4 3 315 1 0 3 Eddie Robinson 1 1 76 1 0 2 Brad Davis 4 4 344 0 2 9 Corey Ashe 3 3 270 0 0 4 Bobby Boswell 3 3 270 0 0 1 Will Bruin 1 1 61 0 0 1 Calen Carr 1 0 45 0 0 1 Colin Clark 1 1 62 0 0 4 Carlo Costly 1 0 29 0 0 1 Danny Cruz 3 1 125 0 0 2 Hunter Freeman 2 2 140 0 0 0 Jason Garey 2 2 84 0 0 1 Tally Hall 2 2 180 0 0 0 Adam Moffat 1 1 90 0 0 0 Jermaine Taylor 2 1 111 0 0 3 Je-Vaughn Watson 1 0 28 0 0 0 Cam Weaver 3 1 106 0 0 2 Team totals 4 4 360 4 2 60 Opponent totals 4 4 360 6 7 36 GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG Tally Hall 2 180 8 6 1.00 0 ----------- Team totals 4 360 19 13 1.50 0 Opponent totals 4 360 14 9 1.00 0

CURRENT PHILADELPHIA UNION PLAYERS CAREER STATISTICS VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO (2-0-2) PLAYER GP GS MIN G A SHT Sebastien Le Toux 6 5 484 2 2 11 Danny Mwanga 4 0 143 1 1 4 Danny Califf 3 3 270 1 0 1 Justin Mapp 8 7 531 1 0 10 Jack McInerney 2 1 73 1 0 2 Roger Torres 3 2 149 0 2 1 Freddy Adu 2 2 180 0 0 5 Brian Carroll 11 11 976 0 0 2 Gabriel Farfan 2 1 110 0 0 0 Michael Farfan 1 0 45 0 0 2 Juan Diego Gonzalez 1 1 90 0 0 0 Stefani Miglioranzi 5 3 339 0 0 0 Faryd Mondragon 2 2 180 0 0 0 Kyle Nakazawa 3 3 250 0 0 7 Amobi Okugo 1 0 5 0 0 0 Veljko Paunovic 1 1 90 0 0 0 Carlos Valdes 2 2 180 0 0 0 Sheanon Williams 3 3 270 0 0 1 Team totals 4 4 360 6 7 36 Opponent totals 4 4 360 4 2 60 GOALKEEPER GP MIN SHTS SV GAA PG Faryd Mondragon 2 180 5 4 0.50 0 ----------- Team totals 4 360 14 9 1.00 0 Opponent totals 4 360 19 13 1.50 0

PHILADELPHIA UNION GAME NOTES October 30, 2011 – 5:00 p.m. ET at PPL Park – Chester, PA

2011 PHILADELPHIA UNION SCHEDULE

DATE Opponent Result/Time (ET) TV Network 3/19 at Houston Dynamo 0-1 (W) 6abc 3/26 Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 (W) 6abc

4/2 at LA Galaxy 1-0 (L) TCN

4/6 at D.C. United (Open Cup) 2-2 (L) N/A

4/9 New York Red Bulls 1-0 (W) ESPN2 4/16 Seattle Sounders FC 1-1 (D) CSN 4/30 San Jose Earthquakes 1-0 (W) 6abc

5/6 at Portland Timbers 1-0 (L) FSC

5/11 LA Galaxy 1-1 (D) TCN

5/14 at FC Dallas 2-0 (L) TCN

5/21 Chicago Fire 2-1 (W) CSN

5/28 at Toronto FC 2-6 (W) CSN Deportes

6/4 at Colorado Rapids 1-1 (D) TCN

6/11 Real Salt Lake 1-1 (D) 6abc

6/18 at Vancouver Whitecaps 1-0 (L) TCN

6/22 Sporting KC 0-0 (D) TCN

6/25 Chivas USA 3-2 (W) 6abc

7/2 at D.C. United 2-2 (D) FSC

7/9 at San Jose Earthquakes 1-1 (D) CSN Deportes

7/17 at New England Revolution 0-3 (W) CSN

7/20 Everton 1-0 (W) CSN

7/23 Real Madrid C.F. 1-2 (L) ESPN Deportes

7/29 Colorado Rapids 1-2 (L) FSC

8/3 at Chicago Fire 1-1 (D) CSN

8/6 Houston Dynamo 1-1 (D) 6abc

8/13 FC Dallas 2-2 (D) 6abc

8/20 at Columbus Crew 2-1 (L) TCN

9/3 at Real Salt Lake 2-1 (L) TCN

9/7 New England Revolution 4-4 (D) CSN/Galavision

9/10 Portland Timbers 0-0 (D) TCN

9/17 Columbus Crew 1-0 (W) TCN

9/23 at Sporting KC 1-1 (D) FSC

9/29 D.C. United 3-2 (W) ESPN2 Deportes

10/2 at Chivas USA 1-1 (D) TCN

10/8 at Seattle Sounders FC 2-0 (W) CSN

10/15 Toronto FC 1-1 (D) CSN

10/20 at New York Red Bulls 1-0 (L) ESPN

MLS PLAYOFFS - Eastern Conference Semifinal Round

10/30 Houston Dynamo 5:00 p.m. ESPN2

11/3 at Houston Dynamo 8:30 p.m. ESPN2

MATCH INFORMATION

Date: Sunday, October 30, 2011 Kickoff: 5:15:00 p.m. EST Location: PPL Park (18,500; 120x75) TV: ESPN 2 Talent: Rob Stone (Play-by-play); Taylor Twellman (Color

Commentary) Philadelphia Union PR Contacts: Aimee Cicero (o: 610-497-8186, c: 610-209-3657); [email protected] Cristina Maillo-Belda (o: 610-497-8187, c: 240-602-0488); [email protected] Houston Dynamo Contact:

Jonathan Yardley (713) 276-7520 [email protected]

vs.

PHILADELPHIA UNION ROSTER

# Name Pos Ht Wt Age Last Club Status 1 Faryd Mondragon GK 6-3 207 40 FC Cologne I 15 Gabriel Farfan DF 5-10 165 23 Club America S 4 Danny Califf DF 6-0 180 31 FC Midtjylland S 5 Carlos Valdes DF 6-0 176 26 Independiente Santa Fe I 25 Sheanon Williams DF 5-11 170 21 Harrisburg City Islanders S 7 Brian Carroll MF 5-10 155 30 Columbus Crew S 9 Sebastien Le Toux MF 6-0 155 27 Seattle Sounders S 8 Roger Torres MF 5-5 137 19 America de Cali I 11 Freddy Adu MF 5-8 140 22 Sporting Benfica S 19 Jack McInerney FW 5-10 151 19 U-17 Nat. Team GA 10 Danny Mwanga FW 6-2 175 20 Oregon State GA Reserves: 18 Zac MacMath GK 6-0 176 20 University of Maryland GA 27 Zach Pfeffer MF 5-7 140 16 FC Delco HG 22 Justin Mapp MF 6-1 160 27 Chicago Fire S 21 Michael Farfan MF 5-9 160 23 UNC S 13 Kyle Nakazawa MF 5-11 164 23 UCLA S 17 Joe Tait DF 6-1 181 21 Dayton Dutch Lions I 14 Amobi Okugo MF 6-0 175 20 UCLA GA

PHILADELPHIA UNION INJURY REPORT

OUT: GK Thorne Holder (Concussion); FW Levi Houapeu (L ankle strain); DOUBTFUL: FW Veljko Paunovic (R Hamstring Strain); QUESTIONABLE: MF Justin Mapp (L Quad Strain); PROBABLE: DF Joe Tait (R Ankle Sprain)

Philadelphia Union vs. Houston Dynamo – Sunday, October 30, 2011 – 5:00 p.m. ET

LAST MATCH VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO

The last time Philadelphia Union met Houston Dynamo was in

early August. The game ended in a 1-1 draw after Geoff Cameron’s late

equalizer spoiled a strong Philadelphia performance.

It was Philadelphia who took control of the game early when Jack

McInerney tallied his first goal of the 2011 season. In the 15th-minute

Colin Clark gave the ball up in his own half leaving Houston vulnerable at

the back. Jack McInerney collected the loose ball and quickly found

Sebastien Le Toux who returned the pass to McInerney who was making

intelligent run off the ball. The forward found himself one-on-one with the

keeper and was able to poke it past him, 1-0 Philadelphia. Shortly after, in

the 18th-minute, Philadelphia found themselves in a four-on-two counter

attack. Sheanon Williams’ pass was a fraction too late or else it would have

been McInerney’s second of the night.

After the break it was McInereney again creating for Philadelphia.

On an early cross from Gabriel Farfan, the youngster recovered from a

poor first touch with what was almost a spectacular acrobatic volley. In the

dying moment of the game, Stefani Miglioranzi bent a beautiful through

ball behind the defense to Le Toux whose shot was kept out by the post.

The miss would prove costly. Just a minute later Geoff Cameron

collected the ball from about 20 yards outside the Philadelphia penalty box

and fired a shot into the right corner past an outstretched Mondragon.

Philadelphia 1-1 Houston.

Scoring Summary:

PHI -- Jack McInerney 1 (Sebastien Le Toux 8) 15

HOU -- Geoff Cameron 4 (unassisted) 84

Houston Dynamo: Tally Hall, Hunter Freeman (Jermaine Taylor 68),

Bobby Boswell, Andre Hainault, Corey Ashe, Colin Clark (Je-Vaughn

Watson 62), Adam Moffat, Geoff Cameron, Brad Davis, Brian Ching, Cam

Weaver (Carlo Costly 61).

Substitutes Not Used: Jason Garey, Eddie Robinson, Kofi Sarkodie, Tyler

Deric.

Philadelphia Union: Faryd Mondragon, Sheanon Williams, Danny Califf,

Carlos Valdes, Gabriel Farfan, Justin Mapp (Michael Farfan 46), Roger

Torres (Danny Mwanga 46), Brian Carroll, Sebastien Le Toux, Jack

McInerney (Stefani Miglioranzi 66), Veljko Paunovic.

Substitutes Not Used: Keon Daniel, Kyle Nakazawa, Amobi Okugo, Zac

MacMath.

PLAYOFF BOUND

Philadelphia Union will compete in their first MLS Cup

Playoffs this Sunday when they host Houston Dynamo at PPL

Park for the first match of a two-legged aggregate series.

Philadelphia are coming off a 1-0 loss against local rival

New York Red Bulls which saw the Union drop from second to

third in the Eastern Conference.

Houston Dynamo lined up against LA Galaxy in the last

game of the MLS regular season and won by a score of 3-1 to

jump from a wildcard finish into second place in the East.

Houston Dynamo have yet to beat Philadelphia Union in

their four meetings.

LAST MLS MATCH

In the last game of the 2011 regular season, Philadelphia

Union travelled to Red Bull Arena with an intention to secure

first place in the Eastern Conference and to also play spoiler to

their East coast rivals.

New York, as expected, came out with an offensive

approach needing a result to ensure a 2011 playoff berth. Dane

Richard got New York ahead early in the 7th-minute when he

scored a goal that few would expect of him. The five-foot-seven

midfielder was left open in the middle of the box and was able to

head the ball off the post, into the back of Faryd Mondragon and

then back into the net.

After a first half which saw New York control the majority

of possession, Philadelphia made two substitution during the

break. Danny Mwanga and Freddy Adu replaces Amobi Okugo

and Zach Pfeffer in an effort to spark the Philly offense.

Although Philadelphia pressured the New York backline

throughout the second half, they were unable to find an equalizer.

Sebastien Le Toux orchestrated the best opportunity when he

sent a free kick from distance into the box. It appeared as though

Valdes headed the ball into the back of the net, but was in an

offside position and the goal was disallowed.

The loss ended Philadelphia Union’s eight game unbeaten

streak, a club record.

Scoring Summary:

NY -- Dane Richards 7 (Jan Gunnar Solli 7, Dax McCarty 6) 8'

Philadelphia Union: Faryd Mondragon, Sheanon Williams,

Danny Califf, Carlos Valdes, Gabriel Farfan, Amobi Okugo

(Freddy Adu 46), Zach Pfeffer (Danny Mwanga 46), Brian

Carroll, Justin Mapp (Roger Torres 70), Sebastien Le Toux,

Michael Farfan.

Substitutes Not Used: Jack McInerney, Stefani Miglioranzi, Kyle

Nakazawa, Zac MacMath.

New York Red Bulls: Frank Rost, Jan Gunnar Solli, Stephen

Keel, Tim Ream, Roy Miller, Dax McCarty, Rafael Marquez,

Teemu Tainio, Joel Lindpere, Luke Rodgers (Juan Agudelo 89),

Dane Richards.

Substitutes Not Used: Stephane Auvray, Mehdi Ballouchy, Corey

Hertzog, Matt Kassel, Carlos Mendes, Bouna Coundoul.

DOOPIN’ TO THE CUP

Philadelphia Union are celebrating their first ever MLS Cup playoff run with their “Doopin’ To the Cup” promotion. The Commodore Barry Bridge and its toll booth collectors will be helping cheer on the Union this weekend, as the collectors will be wearing Union playoff t-shirts, while the bridge will be draped in “Go Union” banners. There will also be “Doopin’ to the Cup” banners located throughout PPL Park, as well as a special MLS Playoffs field logo. Harrah’s Chester is encouraging fans to continue the party postgame on Sunday, as the casino will be throwing a special Post-Game Party, featuring Union players Justin Mapp and Michael Farfan.


UNION VS. DYNAMO: A HISTORY

Going into the playoff series vs. Houston Dynamo, Philadelphia Union know they have a history of success against the Texas franchise. Over four games played, Philadelphia has won twice and tied twice. Both of Union’s wins have come away from home and the two ties have been home at PPL Park. If you were to look at the aggregate of those four games, Philadelphia would be ahead 6-4 with an impressive four away goals. If Philadelphia can continue their track record against Houston Dynamo over the next two games they will advance to the Eastern Conference Championship.

UNION @ DYNAMO – 3/19/2011

In the opening game of Houston’s final season at Robertson Field, Philadelphia Union scored early and were able to hold on to a 1-0 lead. The result was largely due to a fearless defensive performance. The backline was able to keep out 19 shots and eight corner kicks from Houston Dynamo. The win was one that set the tone for the season, instilling a confidence that the team could get the job done away from PPL Park after a 2-12-1 road record during the inaugural 2010 season. The only goal came when Sheanon Williams threw the ball into the box and found Sebastien Le Toux about six yards out. His shot ricocheted off the cross bar where Danny Califf was waiting to poke it in. The tally was the defender’s first goal with the Union.

UNION @ DYNAMO – 5/29/2010

The first time Philadelphia Union met Houston Dynamo, they were able to record their first franchise away victory. After going into the half with a 1-0 lead, Philadelphia let two slip less than 15 minutes after the break. In an inspired final 30 minutes, Sebastien Le Toux equalized in the 69th-minute and Danny Mwanga scored deep into stoppage time to steal the three points with a 3-2 victory. The goal was the young forward’s second extra time goal in two games, the previous coming in a 1-1 tie against FC Dallas.

DYNAMO @ UNION – 10/02/2010

In the team’s second meeting, a pair of first half goals led to a 1-1 tie at PPL Park. Aside from conceding a goal in the 11th-minute, a solid defensive performance saw Philadelphia keep out 17 shots and 13 corner kicks. Manager Peter Nowak decided to rest some of his regulars including Danny Califf, Stafani Miglioranzi, Fred and Justin Mapp allowing a chance for younger players to shine. Roger Torres, in particular, made his presence known when he sent a perfect ball to Sebastien Le Toux to even the score at one. The 19-year old Colombian proved to be a handful for the Houston defense throughout the match.

UNION VS. DYNAMO BY THE NUMBERS

Offensive Conversion Rate (Goals/Shots)

2010 – Philadelphia 11.67% (35/300) vs. Houston 12.27%

(40/326)


(45/449)

Defensive Conversion Rate

(Goals Allowed/Opposition Shots on Goal)


(49/125)


(41/143)

NOWAK VS. HOUSTON DYNAMO

Aside from the four games vs. Houston Dynamo as Union manager, Peter Nowak was manager of D.C. United twice against Houston in 2006, Dynamo’s inaugural season. The teams split the season series, the first matchup favoring United 2-0 and the second going to Dynamo 1-0. Overall Nowak boasts three wins, one loss and two ties against Houston.

HOUSTON ACQUAINTENCES

Philadelphia Union and Houston Dynamo have ten players that went to the same NCAA universities, all of whom come from the ACC. Houston’s Eddie Robinson (’96-00), Corey Ashe (’03-06) Tyler Deric (’07) and Alex Dixon (’08-10) all spent time on Tobacco Road at the University of North Carolina, joining Philadelphia’s Sheanon Williams (’08) and Michael Farfan (’09-10). Houston’s Jason Garey (’02-05) went to the University of Maryland, as did Philadelphia’s Danny Califf (’98-00), Thorne Holder (‘07) and Zac MacMath (’08-10). Philadelphia assistant / goalkeeper coach Rob Vartughian coached and scouted for Maryland for seven straight seasons before moving to Philadelphia in 2009.

DYNAMO BACK IN THE PLAYOFFS

Houston Dynamo have a rich history of qualifying for

the MLS playoffs. Since their inaugural season in 2006,

Houston has made the playoffs every season besides 2010. In

those four appearances they have made the Championship

Final three times (2006, ‘07, ‘09) and MLS Cup twice (‘06,

‘07), winning on both occasions.

Philadelphia Union are looking to mimic Houston’s

sophomore success and show the Texas club an early exit

this time around.


PLAYOFF DATES

Major League Soccer announced the official MLS Cup 2011 playoff dates on August 9. Wild Card games will take place on October 26-27; Conference Semifinal first and second legs will run from October 29-30 and November 2-3, respectively. Conference Championships will be played on November 5-6 with MLS crowning a 2011 champion at the Home Depot Center on November 20. There is a gap between the Conference Championship matches and the MLS Cup Final because FIFA has reserved November 11th and 15th for international fixtures. Philadelphia Union’s second leg of the series will be on Thursday, November 3 at 8:30. The game could be Houston’s last match at Robertson Field. Dynamo will move to a new stadium for the 2012 season

DANGEROUS DYNAMO

In their push for the 2011 MLS Cup playoffs, Houston

have put together a nice run of form. Over their last five

matches Dynamo’s results look like this: W-W-D-W-W. In

their final game of the season they beat a LA Galaxy team

who was resting most of their starters.

Philadelphia Union have also enjoyed a string of quality

results heading into the playoff race. Aside from their misstep

against New York Red Bulls in the last game of the season,

Philadelphia were riding an eight game unbeaten streak, the

best in franchise history.

YOUTH BEING SERVED

Philadelphia Union field the youngest team heading

into the MLS Cup playoffs. Houston fall in at number five

nearly a year older, on average, than Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Union (24.81)

FC Dallas (24.83)

Columbus Crew (25.2)

Sporting KC (25.33)

Houston Dynamo (25.57)

Real Salt Lake (25.68)

Colorado Rapids (26.06)

Seattle Sounders FC (26.43)

LA Galaxy (26.53)

New York Red Bulls (26.65)

MOVEMBER MOUSTACHE MONTH

During the MLS Cup 2011, Soccer Kicks Cancer will support and participate in Movember, a moustache growing charity event that raises funds for men’s health, specifically cancers affecting men. Along with members of the Philadelphia Union Front Office, Stefani Miglioranzi and coaches John Hackworth and Rob Vartughian will also participate. Via the moustache, Movember aims to fulfill its vision of having an everlasting impact on the face of men’s health by continuing to spark conversation and spread awareness of men’s health issues each year. Additional game-worn, autographed memorabilia will be available for auction following the campaign.

RED HOT SEBASTIEN LE TOUX

In the past 13 games, Sebastien Le Toux has netted

ten times for Philadelphia Union and assisted twice. The

French forward leads Philadelphia in goals (11) and assists

(9). He has also taken the most shots for Philadelphia this

season (81) and has put the most shots on target (30).

Le Toux has also started, and played the full 90

minutes in all 34 of Philadelphia’s games this year, logging

3,060 minutes.

During Le Toux’s two years with Philadelphia, he

has played the full 90 minutes in 60/62 regular season

matches. The only two fixtures he missed were away to LA

Galaxy (5/1/10) and away to Real Salt Lake (5/8/10). His

absence was due to a knee injury suffered during a U.S.

Open Cup play-in match against New York Red Bulls.

CARROLL’S CONSISTENCY

Although Philadelphia Union field one of the youngest

teams in this MLS Cup playoffs there are players in the squad

who boast years of experience.

Sunday will mark Brian Carroll’s ninth consecutive

season as a member of a team in the MLS playoffs. Since the

2003 season with D.C. United, Carroll has logged 1,662 post

season minutes. During that time he has made it to the

semifinals three times (’04, ’06 and ‘08) and the finals twice

(’04 and ‘08). He won the MLS Cup both times he made it to

the finals, once with Nowak and D.C. United in 2004 and

once with Columbus Crew in 2008.

# Name Pos. Pronunciation

1 Faryd Mondragón GK Far-EE-d Mon-dra-Gone

2 Joe Tait D Joe Tate

3 Juan Diego González D WAN Dee-EGGO Gon-SAH-Les

4 Danny Califf D Danny KAY-liff

5 Carlos Valdes D Carlos Val-DES

6 Stefani Miglioranzi M Stef-AHN-ee Mill-your-AHN-zee

7 Brian Carroll M Brian CAH-rul

8 Roger Torres M Roger TORE-ez

9 Sebastien Le Toux F Sah-Bass-t-en Luh-TOO

10 Danny Mwanga F Danny Muh-WANG-guh

11 Freddy Adu M Freddy A-Do

12 Levi Houapeu M Lev-ee Wah-poo

13 Kyle Nakazawa M Kyle Na-ka-zawa

14 Amobi Okugo M A-Moby Oh-Koo-go

15 Gabriel Farfan M Gabe-REE-el Far-FAN

16 Veljko Paunovic F Vel-ko Pow-na-vick

17 Keon Daniel M Key-ON Dan-ee-el

18 Zac MacMath GK Zak Mack-MATH

19 Jack McInerney M Jack Mac-ER-nern-ee

21 Michael Farfan M Michael Far-FAN

22 Justin Mapp M Justin Map

23 Ryan Richter M Ryan Rick-ter

24 Thorne Holder GK Thorn Holder

25 Sheanon Williams D Shane-en WILL-yums

27 Zach Pfeffer M Zach FEF-err

31 Chase Harrison GK Chase HAIR-ih-sin

Team Manager: Peter Nowak Peter NO-Vak

Coach: John Hackworth John HACK-worth

Assistant Coach /

Goalkeeper Coordinator: Rob Vartughian Rob Var-TOO-gan

Reserve Team Coach: Brendan Burke Brendan BURK

Youth Technical Director: Alecko Eskandarian Aleck-o es-can-DARE-en

Philadelphia Union Pronunciation Guide


PHILADELPHIA UNION 2011 PLAYER NOTES

4| DANNY CALIFF

Position: DF Birthdate: 3/17/80 Height: 6-2 Weight: 185 Birthplace: Montclair, Calif. Previous Club: FC Midtjylland (Denmark) Pronunciation: Danny KAY- liff 2009-10: Signed on January 21, 2010 by Philadelphia after rights were previously acquired on December 3, 2009 … Named the captain of the Union before the club’s first-ever game against Seattle Sounders FC … Started all 28 games he appeared in logging 2,464 minutes, both being career highs … Assisted one goal (10/16 vs. NY). LAST GAME: Played 90 minutes in 1-0 loss vs. New York Red Bulls on 10/20/11. G (0); A (0); SHT (0); SOG (0); FC (2); FS (1); C (0); E (0).

5| CARLOS VALDES

Birthday: 5/22/85

Position: DF

Height: 6-0

Weight: 176

Birthplace: Independiente Santa Fe

Pronunciation: Carlos Val-DES

2009-2010: Made 54 appearances for Club Santa Fe and scored one

goal...Served as captain of the club and lead the team to the Colombian

Cup title in 2009, beating Deportivo Pasto by a score of 3-1…

2005-2008: Made 97 appearances for America de Cali, scoring four

goals...Became team captain and helped lead his team to the Torneo

Finalizacion in 2008, beating Independiente Medellin by a score of 1-

0 in the first game and 3-1 in the second game.

LAST GAME: Played 90 minutes in 1-0 loss vs. New York Red Bulls

on 10/20/11. G (0); A (0); SHT (1); SOG (0); FC (3); FS (2); C (0); E

(0).

6| STEFANI MIGLIORANZI Position: MF Birthdate: 9/20/77 Birthplace: Pocos de Caldas, Brazil Height: 6-1 Weight: 184 Previous Club: LA Galaxy Pronunciation: Stefani Mig – Lee – o - Ranzi 2010: Acquired by Philadelphia in the 2009 Expansion Draft... Started in 25 of his 26 appearances, totaling 2,097 minutes...Took 14 shots. LAST GAME: Played 1 minute in 2-0 win vs. Seattle Sounders FC on 10/8/11. Subbed on for Veljko Paunovic. G (0); A (0); SHT (0); SOG (0); FC (0); FS (0); C (0); EJ (0). 7| BRIAN CARROLL Position: MF Birthdate: 6/20/81 Birthplace: Springfield, Va. Height: 5-10 Weight: 155 Previous Club: Columbus Crew Pronunciation: Brian CAH-rul 2010: Started 27 of 28 matches played for the Columbus Crew, amassing 2,390 minutes... Had one goal on seven shots... Received three yellow cards... Started both playoff matches for the Crew. LAST GAME: Played 90 minutes in 1-0 loss vs. New York Red Bulls on 10/20/11. G (0); A (0); SHT (1); SOG (0); FC (1) FS (0); C (1); EJ (0).

1| FARYD MONDRAGON Name: Faryd Mondragon Number: 1 Position: GK Birthdate: 5/21/71 Birthplace: Cali, Colombia Height: 6-3 Weight: 207 Previous Club: FC Cologne Pronunciation: Fa-REED Mon-dra-gone 2008-2010: Started in 83 matches, logging more than 7,470 minutes with FC Cologne…Posted a 1.40 GAA average and a 72 save percentage with 17 clean sheets over his three seasons with FC Cologne in the German Bundesliga and German DFB Pokal…Holds the Bundesliga record for most consecutive minutes without conceding a goal with 565 minutes, set on 1/25/2010…Played with internationally-known striker and former FIFA World Cup Best Young Player, Lukas Podolski. LAST GAME: Played 90 minutes in 1-0 loss vs. New York Red Bulls on 10/20/11. L; GA (1); SHT (5); SVS (4); C (0); E (0). 2| JOE TAIT

Position: DF

Birthdate: 4/2/1990

Birthplace: Middlesbrough, England

Height: 6-1

Weight: 181

Previous Club: Dayton Dutch Lions (USL-Pro)

Pronunciation: Joe Tate

2011: Signed by the Union on September 13, after he spent theww

weeks on trial with the team. While on trial with the Union, Tait

appeared in two MLS Reserve League matches, a 1-0 loss to the

Columbus Crew and a 2-0 victory over the New England Revolution

in which Tait registered an assist. The Englishman also scored in a

5-3 win over the Harrisburg City Islanders in an exhibition match.

Tait moved to the United States in 2010 when he signed with the

Baton Rouge Capitals of the USL Premier Development League. In

his first season, the defender was named 2010 PDL Defender of the

Year while leading his side to a third place finish.

3| JUAN DIEGO GONZALEZ

Position: DF Birthdate: 9/22/80 Birthplace: Medellín, Colombia Height: 6-0 Weight: 160 Previous Club: Deportivo Pereira Pronunciation: wahn de-A-go gon-SAH-les 2010: Started all seven matches in which he played in for a total of 630 minutes...Played a full 90 minutes in first six matches in which he appeared LAST GAME: Played 90 minutes in a 1-2 loss to Real Madrid on 7/23/11. Subbed on for Danny Califf. G (0); A (0); SHT (0); SOG (0); FC (1); FS (0); C (1); EJ (0)




11| FREDDY ADU

Position: MF

Birthdate: 6/2/89

Birthplace: Tema, Ghana

Height: 5-6

Weight: 140

Previous Club: Benfica (Portugal)

Pronunciation: Fred-Dee Ah-Doo

2011: Appeared in 11 matches for Caykur Rizespor (on loan from

Benfica), scoring four goals.


on 10/20/11. Subbed on for Amobi Okugo. G (0); A (0); SHT (1); SOG

(0); FC (1); FS (2); C (0); EJ (0).

12| LEVI HOUAPEU

Position: FW

Birthdate: 6/22/89

Birthplace: Germantown, Md.

Height: 5-8

Weight: 160

Previous Club: UMBC

Pronunciation: Lev-ee WAH-poo

Selected #41 overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft

2010: America East Striker of the Year ... scored 15 goals and added

four assists in 20 games played.

2009: Recorded 13 assists, which tied for the second-most in a single

season at UMBC … Produced 43 points, fifth-most in school history,

and 15 goals … Earned All-Tournament team honors in the adidas

Kick-Off Classic… Earned College Soccer News’ and Soccer America’s

Team of the Week honors and America East Player of the Week

accolade for games played Sept. 14-20… Was named America East

Player of the Week and ECAC Co-Offensive Player of the Week for

games played Oct. 19-25… Earned Top Drawer Soccer.com’s Team of

the Week for games played Nov. 2-9...Named First-Team All-

Tournament in the United Soccer League's Super-20 Men’s

Tournament.

13| KYLE NAKAZAWA

Position: MF Birthdate: 3/16/88 Height: 5-10 Weight: 164 Birthplace: Torrance, Calif. Previous Club: UCLA Pronunciation: Kyle Na-ka-za-wa

Drafted #33 overall in 2010 MLS SuperDraft 2010: Drafted #33 overall out of UCLA...Made professional debut on May 1 at LA Galaxy … Recorded first career start on May 8 at Real Salt Lake … Notched first career assist on May 29 at Houston... Made 14 appearances and eight starts. LAST GAME: Played 16 minutes in 1-1 draw vs. Chivas USA on 10/2/11. Subbed on for Justin Mapp. G (0); A (0); SHT (0); SOG (0); FC (0); FS (0); C (0); EJ (0).

8| ROGER TORRES

Position: MF

Birthdate: 7/13/91

Birthplace: Barrancabermeja, Colombia

Height: 5-6

Weight: 137

Previous Club: América de Cali

Pronunciation: Roger TORE-ez

2010: Made Union debut in team’s inaugural game on March 25 at

Seattle … Notched assists in back-to-back games on April 10 and

15… Started 10 of his 25 appearances… Had six assists in 958

minutes of play.


on 10/20/11. Subbed on for Justin Mapp. G (0); A (0); SHT (3); SOG

(0); FC (0); FS (0); C (0); EJ (0)

9| SEBASTIEN LE TOUX Position: FW Birthdate: 1/10/84 Birthplace: Mont-Saint-Aignan, France Height: 6-0 Weight: 163 Previous Club: Seattle Sounders Pronunciation: See-BASS-t-en Luh-TOO 2010: Acquired by Philadelphia on November 25, 2009 in the MLS Expansion Draft from Seattle Sounders FC … Named MLS Player of the Week for Week 3 of the season for scoring a hat trick against DC United in the Home Opener, a 3-2 win against D.C. United … Won AT&T Goal of the Week for his bending strike against New England on July 31 ... Scored the franchise’s first-ever goal in that game ... Selected as an MLS All-Star for the first time by LA Galaxy Head Coach Bruce Arena ... Despite not being voted a member of the MLS All-Star First XI, started in the All-Star Game against Manchester United, playing the first half of a 5-2 loss ... First All-Star in Union history ... Named to 2010 MLS Best XI ... Awarded MLS Individual Fair Play Award ... Finished season with 14 goals and 11 assists, the highest combined total in MLS ... Set MLS record for percentage involvement in his club's goals with a 71.4 percent mark. LAST GAME: Played 90 minutes in 1-0 loss vs. New York Red Bulls on 10/20/11. G (0); A (0); SHT (1); SOG (0); FC (0); FS (0); C (0); EJ (0) 10| DANNY MWANGA Position: FW Birthdate: 7/17/91 Birthplace: Kinshasa, Dem. Rep. of Congo Height: 6-1 Weight: 175 Previous Club: Oregon State University Pronunciation: Danny Muh-WANG-guh Drafted #1 overall in 2010 MLS SuperDraft 2010: Drafted #1 overall in 2010 MLS SuperDraft out of Oregon State University ... Made professional debut on March 25, along with his first start, in team’s inaugural game at Seattle … Scored first career goal on May 15 against FC Dallas to tie the match in stoppage time … First career goal won MLS Goal of the Week for Week 8 ... Scored stoppage time goals in three straight matches between May 15 and June 5 (Dallas, Houston, Chicago) ... Scored a game-winner in stoppage time against Houston in a 3-2 win on May 29, the first road win in club history .. Finished rookie season with seven goals and four assists ... Was a Rookie of the Year finalist. LAST GAME: Played 45 minutes in 1-0 loss vs. New York Red Bulls on 10/20/11. Subbed on for Zach Pfeffer. G (0); A (0); SHT (1); SOG (0); FC (1); FS (0) C (0); EJ (0).



18|ZAC MACMATH

Position: GK

Birthdate: 8/7/1991

Birthplace: St. Petersburg, Fla.

Height: 6-2

Weight: 176

Previous Club: University of Maryland

Pronunciation: Zak Mack-MATH

Drafted #5 overall in 2011 MLS SuperDraft

2010: First-Team All-ACC selection...First Team

TopDrawerSoccer.com National Team of the Year...Named ACC

Tournament's Most Valuable Player after shutting out top-seeded North

Carolina in title match and Virginia in the semifinals...Started in all 23

matches for the Terps...boasted a 0.64 goals against average with 69

saves...Secured a Maryland program-record 15 shutouts in

2010...Registered blank sheets versus No. 9 Duke, No. 2 UCONN, No. 5

Virginia, No. 13 William & Mary in the regular season and Penn and

No. 15 Penn State in the NCAA Tournament...Had a career-high seven

saves in victory against Colgate (10/19).

LAST GAME: Played 90 minutes in 2-0 win vs. Seattle Sounders FC on

10/8/11. GA (0); SHT (2); SV (2); C (0); EJ (0).

19| JACK MCINERNEY

Position: FW

Birthdate: 8/5/92

Birthplace: Chattanooga, Tenn.

Height: 5-9

Weight: 151

Previous Club: U-17 Men’s National Team

Pronunciation: Jack Mac-ER-nern- e

2010: Drafted #5 overall by Philadelphia… Made professional debut on

March 26 in Union’s inaugural game at Seattle…Made one start in his

17 appearances… Recorded three goals in just 350 minutes of play…

Scored first career goal versus Los Angeles on 5/1 in the 84th

minute…Scored the game-tying goal versus New England on 8/28 in

the 82nd minute which helped lead to a stoppage time victory.

LAST GAME: Played 27 minutes in 1-1 draw vs. Toronto FC on

10/15/11. Substituted on for Freddy Adu. G (0); A (0); SHT (2); SOG

(1); FC (0); FS (0); C (0); EJ (0)

21| MICHAEL FARFAN

Position: MF

Birthdate: 5/23/88

Birthplace: Wildomar, Calif.

Height: 5-9

Weight: 160

Previous Club: UNC

Pronunciation: Michael far - FAN

Selected #23 overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft.

2010: Named NSCAA First Team All-American, College Soccer News

All American and NSCAA First Team All-Region ... Was member of

First Team All-ACC and ACC All-Tournament Team ... MAC Hermann

Semifinalist ... Registered five goals and three assists in 19 games played.


on 10/20/11. G (0); A (0); SHT (0); SOG (0); FC (1); FS (0); C (0) EJ (0)

14| AMOBI OKUGO

Position: MF Birthdate: 3/13/91 Birthplace: Hayward, Calif. Height: 5-11 Weight: 175 Previous Club: UCLA Pronunciation: A-Moby Oh-KOO-go

Drafted #6 overall in 2010 MLS SuperDraft 2010: Drafted #6 overall by Philadelphia out of UCLA...Made professional debut on March 25 as a substitute in the team’s inaugural game at Seattle... Made four starts in 11 appearances for a total of 437 minutes. LAST GAME: Played 45 minutes in 1-0 loss vs. New York Red Bulls on 10/20/11. Subbed off for Freddy Adu. G (0); A (0); SHT (0); SOG (0); FC (1); FS (1); C (0); EJ (0)

15| GABRIEL FARFAN Position: FW

Birthdate: 5/23/88

Birthplace: Wildomar, Calif.

Height: 5-10

Weight: 165

Previous Club: Club America

Pronunciation: Gabriel far - FAN

2011: Signed with Philadelphia on March 18, 2011 after trialing with club in preseason… made his professional debut the following day, in Philadelphia's opening game of the 2011 MLS season, a 1-0 win over Houston. LAST GAME: Played 90 minutes in 1-0 loss vs. New York Red Bulls on 10/20/11. G (0); A (0); SHT (0); SOG (0); FC (2); FS (2) C (0); EJ (0) 16| VELJKO PAUNOVIC Position: FW

Birthdate: 8/21/97

Birthplace: Strumica, Macedonia

Height: 6-0

Weight: 165

Previous Club: Partizan FK - Serbia

Pronunciation: VEL-ko Pow-na-vick

2008: Played 9 matches for Partizan FK, scoring 1 goal. Career: Scored 73 goals in 341 matches. LAST GAME: Played 72 minutes in 2-0 win vs. Seattle Sounders FC on 10/8/11. Subbed off by Danny Mwanga. G (0); A (0); SHT (2); SOG (1); FC (2); FS (0); C (0); EJ (0) 17| KEON DANIEL Position: MF

Birthdate: 1/16/87

Birthplace: Lambeau, Trinidad & Tobago

Height: 6-1

Weight: 170

Previous Club: Puerto Rico Islanders

Pronunciation: Kee-ON Dan-ee-el

2010: Played with the Puerto Rico Islanders of the USSF Division 2 Pro League…Scored two goals and two assists in 16 appearances…Helped team win the USSF Division 2 Pro League Championship as an eight seed in the playoffs. LAST GAME: Played 73 minutes in 1-2 loss vs. Columbus Crew on

8/20/11. Substituted out for Justin Mapp. G (0); A (1); SHT (0); SOG

(0); FC (0); FS (0); C (0); EJ (0)



Posted a 12-2 record, recording a 0.66 GAA and a .850 save percentage.

LAST GAME: Played 45 minutes in 1-0 friendly win over Everton on 7/20/11. Subbed on for Zac MacMath. GA (0); SHT (0); SV (1); C (0); EJ (0). 25| SHEANON WILLIAMS Position: DF Birthdate: 4/17/90 Birthplace: Boston, Mass. Height: 5-11 Weight: 170 Previous Club: Harrisburg City Islanders Pronunciation: SHANE-en WILL-yums 2010: Signed with Philadelphia Union on August 31, 2010 from the Harrisburg City Islanders, the club's USL-2 affiliate... Played eight matches for the Union…Scored three goals in 19 matches and logged 1,402 minutes for the Islanders…Also played in U.S. Open Cup matches…Was named the "Upper 90" City Islanders Rookie of the Year. LAST GAME: Played 90 minutes in 1-0 loss vs. New York Red Bulls on 10/20/11. G (0); A (0); SHT (1); SOG (0); FC (3); FS (2); C (0); EJ (0) 26| MORGAN LANGLEY Position: MF Birthdate: 6/9/89 Birthplace: Hawaii, USA Height: 5-10 Weight: 150 Previous Club: Harrisburg City Islanders Pronunciation: Morgan LAN-glee

Langley lifted the City Islanders to the 2011 USL-Pro final, in which Harrisburg lost in a penalty shootout to the Orlando City Lions. During his first season on City Island, the midfielder appeared in 20 games, tallying his first two professional goals. The midfielder’s last tally of the season helped the Islanders claim the season series against the Dayton Dutch Lions in stoppage time on July 27. The 22-year old Hawaiian graduated from local Swarthmore College, where he led the school with 14 goals and 14 assists during his senior season, setting a program single-season record with 42 points. For his accomplishments, Langley was named Centennial Conference Player of the Year, finishing top 10 nationally in assists, assists per game, and points per game. Langley also received two All-American honors and was named to the NSCAA All-Region First Team, as well as the ECAC Division III South Region First Team. LAST GAME: Played 10 minutes in 1-0 win vs. Columbus Crew on 9/17/11. Subbed on for Roger Torres. G (0); A (0); SHT (0); SOG (0); FC (1); FS (0); C (0); EJ (0)

27| ZACH PFEFFER Position: MF Birthdate: 1/6/95 Birthplace: Dresher, Pa. Height: 5-7 Weight: 140 Previous Club: FC Delco Academy Pronunciation: Zach FEF-err

2010-11: Signed as the Union’s first Homegrown Player at the age of 15 years and 350 days... First player to join the 2010 expansion team from the MLS Homegrown Player initiative... Fourth youngest player ever to sign an MLS contract, behind Freddy Adu, Fued Ibrahim, and recently signed New England Revolution Homegrown Player Diego Fagundez. LAST GAME: Played 45 minutes in 1-0 loss vs. New York Red Bulls on 10/20/11. Subbed off for Danny Mwanga. G (0); A (0); SHT (2); SOG (1); FC (0); FS (0); C (0); EJ (0)

22| JUSTIN MAPP

Position: MF

Birthdate: 10/18/84

Birthplace: Brandon, Miss.

Height: 6-1

Weight: 160

Previous Club: Chicago Fire

Pronunciation: Just-in Map

2009: Played 21 games, 11 starts, and recorded 1013 minutes on the field

for Chicago…scored 1 goal (3/21 @ DAL) with 3 assists …Game tying

assist to McBride 9/26 vs. TFC…Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup: Played

full 90 minutes in the game @ WLM… SUPERLIGA; played 3 games

staring 1 with a goal 6/23 vs. CHV… Signed by Philadelphia Union on

July 27th, 2010…


on 10/20/11. Subbed off by Roger Torres. G (0); A (0); SHT (1); SOG

(0); FC (1); FS (2); C (0); EJ (0)

23| RYAN RICHTER

Birthdate: 4/12/89

Position: DF

Height: 6-2

Weight: 175

Birthplace: Southampton, Pa.

Previous Club: La Salle University

Pronunciation: Ryan Rick-ter

Selected #5 overall in 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft

2010: Named Offensive Player of the Year and Student-Athlete of the

Year by the Atlantic 10 Conference after scoring a league-best 14 goals

in 2010.... Finished career with 28 goals (5th all-time at La Salle) and 13

assists (10th all-time) for 69 points (5th all-time).... Was also named to

the CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District First Team.

LAST GAME: Played 9 minutes in 1-2 loss to Real Madrid on

7/23/11. Subbed on for Sheanon Williams. G (0); A (0); SHT (0); SOG

(0); FC (1); FS (0); C (0); EJ (0).

24| THORNE HOLDER

Birthday: 4/4/1986

Position: GK

Height: 6-4

Weight: 183

Birthplace: Port of Spain, Trinidad

Previous Club: Adelphi

Pronunciation: Thorne Hole-Dir

2010: Named First-Team All-ASC and Co-Defensive MVP of the ASC

Tournament… Received North Atlantic Second-Team All-Region

honors from National Soccer Coaches Association of America… Played

in 18 games, making 16 starts… Recorded 58 saves in 1,632 minutes in

net… Allowed just 14 goals for a 0.77 GAA, which ranked 23rd in the

nation… Had a .806 save percentage and finished with a record of 9-6-2

and eight shutouts 2009: Earned Atlantic Soccer Conference Goalie of

the Week honors six times… Selected to the Atlantic Soccer Conference

second team… Named to the first All-ASC First Team and the All-

North Atlantic Region Third-Team… Named ASC Goalkeeper of the

Week three times… Started 12 of the 15 games he played, stopping 52

shots in 1,203 minutes… His GAA of 0.70 ranked 17th in the nation and

his save percentage of .893 ranked 20th 2008: Appeared in 14 games,

starting in 12… Amassed 1,234 minutes of playing time…

31| CHASE HARRISON Position: GK Birthdate: 4/2/84 Birthplace: Huntington, WV Height: 6-3 Weight: 185 Previous Club: Harrisburg City Islanders (USL-Pro) Pronunciation: HAIR-ih-sin 2011: After his stint with Columbus Chase went back to Harrisburg. Harrison joined the Union on September 23rd from the Harrisburg City Islanders…During his second season with the club, the goalkeeper registered a total five shutouts in goal earning a 1.3 GAA and an 8-6-6 record… 2010: In 2010 Harrison left Harrisburg and jumped around to a number of different clubs. He made two appearances with Crystal Palace Baltimore before he moved to Portland Timbers where he again made 2 appearances before he was added to the D.C. United roster. When the postseason arrived, Chase signed a short-term contract with Columbus to backup Andy Gruenebaum after Will Hesmer got injured. 2009: The keeper earned eight shutouts, finishing with an 8-4-4 record and a 0.81 GAA…Named USL-2 GAA Champion and All-League Second-Team goalkeeper. As a collegiate athlete with Virginia Tech, Harrison broke a total record of 24 career shutouts, eight in a single season during his senior year, as well as a 1.12 GAA. After college Chase signed with Harrisburg City Islanders and

made 19 appearances for them.



Houston Dynamo at Philadelphia Union Sunday, 30 October 2011 – 4 p.m. CT

Eastern Conference semifinals -- Game 1 PPL Park, Chester PA

Broadcast Information Dynamo Media Contacts (@HoustonDynamo.com) TV: ESPN2, ESPN Deportes Lester Gretsch (lgretsch@ 832-633-0632) Radio: KPRC 950, La Ranchera 850 Jonathan Yardley (jyardley@ 713-876-4500) Jonathan Kaplan (jkaplan@ 516-965-4664)

DYNAMO AT PHILADELPHIA UNION The Houston Dynamo open the 2011 MLS Cup Playoffs on the road on Sunday, taking on second-year club Philadelphia. The teams were separated by one point during the regular season, with Houston edging the Union for second place despite Philadelphia’s 1-0-1 record in the season series. The Dynamo have tied 1-1 in both matches at PPL Park, one on October 2, 2010 and one on August 6, 2011.

PLAYOFF NOTES Houston is 6-4-3 all-time in the MLS Cup Playoffs (counting the 2006 final as a tie). The Dynamo won

championships in 2006 and 2007 and reached the Western Conference final in 2009. Houston has now been the No. 2 seed in its conference in four of five appearances, reaching the conference final in each of the three previous instances.

The Dynamo have only scored first in three of their 13 all-time playoff games, winning all three by shutout. Houston is 3-4-2 when allowing the first goal, including come-from-behind wins in the 2006 Western Conference final, the 2007 Western Conference semifinal second leg, and the 2007 MLS Cup.

Of Houston’s 17 all-time playoff goals, a remarkable 14 have been scored after the 60th minute, including four overtime goals. Three of those were scored by forward Brian Ching, with a tying header in the 2006 MLS Cup final and game-winners in the second leg of Western Conference semifinals in 2007 and 2009. Ching ranks second among active players with seven playoff goals, trailing only Landon Donovan (17).

Midfielder Brad Davis has appeared in all 13 Dynamo playoff games, starting 12, while forward Brian Ching has started 12 but missed the 2007 MLS Cup final due to injury.

Three of the five starters return from Houston’s defense in the 2009 playoffs, which saw the Dynamo record a shutout streak of 312 minutes (fourth-longest in MLS postseason history). Defenders Bobby Boswell, Geoff Cameron, and Andre Hainault are all playing the same positions, with Corey Ashe taking over the left back spot and Tally Hall stepping into goal.

Seven of the Dynamo’s 11 projected starters have playoff experience, although only three (Boswell, Ching, Davis) have appeared in at least 10 playoff games. Goalkeeper Tally Hall and midfielders Luiz Camargo, Danny Cruz, and Adam Moffat are likely to make their respective playoff debuts on Sunday.

According to MLSsoccer.com writer Elijah Miller, the Dynamo are the youngest team to qualify for the 2011 playoffs, with an average age of 26.44 through the first 33 games of the season, slightly younger than Eastern Conference opponents Kansas City (26.74), Columbus (26.90), and Philadelphia (27.00). That statistic is calculated by multiplying a player’s age by minutes played and dividing by a team’s total minutes played. Houston’s regular lineup includes Danny Cruz (21); Luiz Camargo (24); Corey Ashe, Andre Hainault, and Adam Moffat (25); and Geoff Cameron and Tally Hall (26).

DYNAMO NOTES

Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear earned his 100th career MLS regular season win in last Sunday’s regular-season finale. Kinnear became the fifth coach in league history to reach that milestone, joining Seattle coach Sigi Schmid (157), LA coach Bruce Arena (128), Bob Bradley (124), and Steve Nicol (112). Kinnear has quality to go with his quantity: his .567 career winning percentage ranks fourth in league history.

Since a 3-0 loss at Chivas USA on July 23, the Dynamo have been one of the top teams in MLS, posting a 7-2-4 record in their last 13 games to clinch a playoff spot. That stretch includes a 7-1 record against Western Conference teams; Houston is 9-5-4 on the season against its former conference.

Brazilian midfielder Luiz Camargo has started the last six MLS games for the Dynamo, and the team has posted a 4-0-2 record in those contests. The insertion of Camargo has allowed Geoff Cameron to shift to center back and has, for the last five games, pushed Andre Hainault to right back. The Dynamo have allowed just three goals from open play in six games with Camargo in midfield.

Midfielder Brad Davis, a league MVP candidate, finished the season with 16 assists, the most in MLS and a career high. Davis also led the league in chances created, both overall and from the run of play, according to MLS stats partner Opta. In all competitions, Davis has recorded at least 11 assists for the Dynamo in five of his six seasons, falling short of that total only in 2007, when he missed 13 MLS games due to injury.

Midfielder Danny Cruz has missed time due to injury in his third professional season, but the Dynamo are 6-2-5 when the 21-year-old sparkplug starts a match.

All-Star Geoff Cameron has made seven starts on defense in 2011, including the final six games. When Cameron starts on defense, home or away, Houston’s goals against average has been exactly 1.00, while it rises to 1.31 in other road games and 1.26 in all other MLS games with Cameron not on defense.

Although Houston’s wins in its final two road games of the season were its first road wins of the year, the Dynamo were among the hardest teams to beat all year when playing away from Robertson Stadium. Houston ranked second in the league in road ties with nine, trailing only New York (10), and tied for the fourth fewest road losses of any team with six, trailing Seattle (3), New York (5), and LA (5).

Houston has scored in the final 11 minutes to win or tie a game on 10 separate occasions this season, including six times in a nine-game span from August 6-September 24.

With a 10-3-4 home record, the Dynamo finished tied for second in MLS in home points per game (2.0) and tied the club record for home regular season wins, set in 2008 with a 10-1-4 record. The Dynamo are 6-0-2 in their last eight home games, dating back to a 2-0 loss to Columbus on June 18.

Houston scored first in 14 out of 34 games on the season; the Dynamo are 9-1-4 when notching the first goal and 3-8-7 when the opponent scores first; there have been two 0-0 ties. Houston’s 10 results when allowing the first goal tied Seattle for the most in MLS; the Dynamo’s winning percentage when allowing the first goal (.361) ranked third.

The Dynamo earned come-from-behind ties in all five of their regular-season visits to the United States’ Eastern Time Zone in 2011. Houston rallied for ties at New York (4/2), at D.C. United (6/25), at Philadelphia (8/6), at New England (8/17), and at Columbus (9/14).

SPREADING THE WEALTH The Dynamo received goals from 17 different players in 2011 out of a total of 25 field players who have taken the field in an MLS game. Houston has seven players with at least four goals, including co-scoring leaders Bobby Boswell, Geoff Cameron, Brian Ching, and Will Bruin with five goals each and Colin Clark, Brad Davis, and Cam Weaver with four goals apiece.

BETTER LATE THAN NEVER The Dynamo scored 23 of their 45 goals (51.1%) in the final 15 minutes of a half, portions of the game that combine to make up 30 percent of a match. Houston scored 14 goals in the final 15 minutes, second in MLS.

RE-WRITING THE RECORD BOOKS Brad Davis is playing his way to the top of the Dynamo statistic charts. Davis is the all-time club leader in games played in all competitions (197) and MLS (159); games started in all competitions (179) and MLS (145); minutes played in MLS (12,372); and assists in all competitions (71) and MLS (62). Davis also ranks second in team history in minutes played in all competitions (15,132) and third in goals in all competitions (23) and MLS goals (21).

ALWAYS THERE Goalkeeper Tally Hall was one of just four players in MLS to contest all 3,060 minutes of the MLS regular season so far. Hall and midfielder Brad Davis were the only Houston players to start each MLS game.

UP NEXT: SECOND LEG IN HOUSTON Houston will host Philadelphia in the second leg on Thursday night at Robertson Stadium. The Dynamo are 5-1 all-time in home playoff games in Houston, winning three conference semifinal series with home wins in the second leg. The two other wins came in conference championship games.

NEW BLOOD Of the Dynamo’s 26 players on the roster, 14 are new to the orange in 2011. Houston acquired three players via draft (Kofi Sarkodie, Will Bruin, Evan Newton), four via trade (Colin Clark, Jason Garey, Calen Carr, Adam Moffat), five via international signings (Hunter Freeman, Jermaine Taylor, Je-Vaughn Watson, Carlo Costly, Luiz Camargo), and two via the Dynamo Academy (Alex Dixon, Josue Soto).

LOCAL FLAVOR Almost one-third of the Dynamo’s current roster has close ties to Texas. Six players are native Texans (Bobby Boswell, Tyler Deric, Alex Dixon, Hunter Freeman, Francisco Navas Cobo, Josue Soto), Colin Clark attended SMU in Dallas, and Jason Garey (Gonzales, La.) has a sister, Melissa, who was a standout player at Texas A&M University in College Station.

MISCELLANEOUS STATS - 2011 SEASON

Quickest goal Bruin (4), 4/29 vs. DC Quickest goal against Richards (0:39), 5/21 vs. NY Game-winning goals after 75’ (4) Freeman (86), 4/17 vs. NE Dixon (93+), 8/20 vs. RSL Bruin (79), 9/17 vs. SJ Cameron (87), 9/24 at FCD Game-tying goals after 75’ (6) Boswell (83), 4/23 at CHI Clark (87), 5/28 vs. FCD Ching (89), 6/25 at DC Cameron (84), 8/6 at PHI Boswell (90), 8/17 at NE Carr (86), 9/14 at CLB Game-winning goals against after 75’ (2) Palguta (84), 5/4 vs. COL Salinas (86), 8/27 at VAN Game-tying goals against after 75’ (3) Zakuani (80), 3/25 at SEA Ballouchy (91+), 5/21 vs. NY Collin (90), 7/16 vs. KC Hat tricks (1) Bruin, 4/29 vs. DC Hat tricks against (1) Braun, 7/23 at CHV Own goals (1) Pearce (55), 6/11 vs. CHV Own goals against (0) none Red cards (7) Sarkodie (72), 5/28 vs. FCD Palmer (52), 6/18 vs. CLB Clark (51), 7/16 vs. KC Ching (69), 7/16 vs. KC Watson (70), 7/23 at CHV Moffat (94+), 8/17 at NE Costly (64), 9/10 at KC Red cards against (3) Amarikwa (93+), 7/3 at COL Reis (94+), 8/17 at NE Ekpo (11), 9/14 at CLB Penalty kicks (3-3) Davis goal (12), 5/21 vs. NY (Sutton) Davis goal (41), 6/25 at DC (Hamid) Davis goal (47), 9/17 vs. SJ (Busch) Penalty kicks against (5-5) Plata goal (50), 5/7 at TFC (Hall) Donovan goal (46+), 5/25 at LA (Hall) Fernandez goal (37), 7/30 vs. SEA (Hall) Mendoza goal (64), 9/14 at CLB (Hall) Mendoza goal (76), 9/14 at CLB (Hall) Youngest goalscorer Will Bruin (21y,168d), 4/10 vs. VAN Oldest goalscorer Brian Ching (33y,88d), 8/20 vs. RSL Youngest starter Kofi Sarkodie (20y,3d), 3/25 at SEA Oldest starter Brian Ching (33y,153d), 10/23 vs. LA

HOW THE 2011 DYNAMO WERE ASSEMBLED Date Player Transaction type 12/16/05 Eddie Robinson Moved with club from San Jose (SJ acquired 01 SuperDraft) 12/16/05 Brian Ching Moved with club from San Jose (SJ acquired 03 Supplemental Draft) 12/16/05 Brad Davis Moved with club from San Jose (SJ acquired 05 trade) 1/12/07 Corey Ashe 2007 MLS SuperDraft, Round 2 (pick 26) 12/12/07 Bobby Boswell Traded from D.C. United for Zach Wells 1/18/08 Geoff Cameron 2008 MLS SuperDraft, Round 3 (pick 42) 1/15/09 Danny Cruz 2009 MLS SuperDraft, Round 3 (pick 41) 1/23/09 Tally Hall Signed as discovery player on free transfer from Esbjerg (Denmark) 2/27/09 Tyler Deric Signed as home-grown player (first in club history) 4/14/09 Andre Hainault Transferred from SIAD Most (Czech Republic) 6/9/09 Cam Weaver Traded from San Jose Earthquakes for Chris Wondolowski 3/4/10 Francisco Navas Cobo Signed as home-grown player 9/15/10 Colin Clark Traded from Colorado Rapids for Brian Mullan 12/3/10 Jason Garey Signed after rights traded from Columbus Crew for future draft pick 12/17/10 Hunter Freeman Signed after rights traded from New York Red Bulls for allocation money 1/13/11 Kofi Sarkodie 2011 MLS SuperDraft, Round 1 (pick 7) 1/13/11 Will Bruin 2011 MLS SuperDraft, Round 1 (pick 11) 1/18/11 Evan Newton 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft, Round 1 (pick 7) 1/19/11 Josue Soto Signed as home-grown player 1/19/11 Alex Dixon Signed as home-grown player 2/16/11 Jermaine Taylor Transferred from St. George’s (Jamaica) 3/23/11 Calen Carr Traded from Chicago Fire for Dominic Oduro 4/15/11 Je-Vaughn Watson Transferred from Sporting Central (Jamaica) 7/21/11 Adam Moffat Traded from Portland Timbers for Mike Chabala and Lovel Palmer 8/4/11 Carlo Costly Loaned from Atlas de Guadalajara (Mexico) 8/9/11 Luiz Camargo Loaned from Clube Paraná (Brazil) Acquisitions by first season with club 2006 3 2007 1 2008 2 2009 5 2010 2 2011 13

Acquisitions by method MLS SuperDraft 5 Trade 5 Home-Grown Player 4 San Jose original 3 Transfer 3 Rights traded 2 Loan 2 Free transfer 1 MLS Supplemental Draft 1

HOUSTON DYNAMO NUMERICAL ROSTER/TECHNICAL STAFF No. Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Born Pronunciation Status 1 Tally Hall GK 6-4 205 5-12-85 rhymes with RALLY 2 Eddie Robinson D 6-1 195 6-19-78 3 Calen Carr F 6-0 150 10-4-82 CAY-len 4 Jermaine Taylor D 5-10 180 1-14-85 International 5 Danny Cruz M 5-8 170 1-3-90 CRUISE Generation adidas 7 Colin Clark M 6-0 180 4-11-84 8 Kofi Sarkodie D 5-8 165 3-22-91 KO-fee sar-KO-dee Generation adidas 9 Jason Garey F 6-0 185 7-19-84 10 Je-Vaughn Watson M 6-1 175 10-22-83 International 11 Brad Davis M 5-11 175 11-8-81 12 Will Bruin F 6-2 194 10-24-89 Generation adidas 13 Francisco Navas Cobo M 5-10 150 11-17-91 NAH-vahs Home-Grown Player 15 Cam Weaver F 6-4 195 6-10-83 16 Adam Moffat M 6-0 175 5-15-86 MOFF-itt 17 Luiz Camargo M 5-8 172 5-4-87 International 18 Josue Soto M 5-9 160 1-3-89 hoh-SWAY Home-Grown Player 19 Alex Dixon M 5-8 150 2-7-90 Home-Grown Player 20 Geoff Cameron M 6-3 185 7-11-85 21 Hunter Freeman D 5-11 175 1-8-85 24 Tyler Deric GK 6-3 195 8-30-88 DARE-ick Home-Grown Player 25 Brian Ching F 6-1 195 5-24-78 26 Corey Ashe D 5-5 154 3-14-86 ASH 28 Evan Newton GK 6-2 185 4-1-88 29 Carlo Costly F 6-2 187 7-18-82 International 31 Andre Hainault D 6-0 180 6-17-86 HAY-no International 32 Bobby Boswell D 6-2 185 3-15-83 BOZ-well Head Coach – Dominic Kinnear (8th year overall, 100-67-81 MLS) Assistant Coach – Wade Barrett Assistant Coach – Steve Ralston Goalkeepers Coach – Tim Hanley Head Athletic Trainer – Theron Enns Assistant Athletic Trainer – Shane Caron Equipment Manager – Michael Porter Director, Soccer Operations – Nick Kowba

Houston Dynamo Player Bios

1 TALLY HALL GK 6-4 205 Born: 5/12/85, SeaTac, WA Age: 26 Last Club: Esbjerg fB (Denmark) Third-year player who led all goalkeepers in selection to MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week. MLS: 34 GS, 3,060 mins, 1.21 GAA, 6 shutouts, 12-9-13 Stepped in as No. 1 goalkeeper and impressed while

playing every minute of the regular season MLS All-Star … Played 38 minutes as a sub on 7/27

vs. Manchester United Was named to MLSSoccer.com Team of the Week

four times (all after road games), a league high among goalkeepers

One of only four players to play all 3,060 minutes of the season, an MLS record

Made six saves in 1-1 tie at SEA on 3/25 near his hometown of Gig Harbor, WA

Set a career high in MLS play with eight saves, including several impressive stops of French star Thierry Henry, in 1-1 tie at NY on 4/2 … Also earned first career assist at NY with long ball to set up Cam Weaver’s game-tying goal

Turned in sterling performance with six saves in 0-0 tie at COL on 7/3

Matched his career high of eight saves in 1-1 tie vs. KC on 7/16 as Dynamo finished with nine players

Made four saves, including three key stops in the first half, as Dynamo recorded first shutout since 7/9 in 1-0 win at FCD on 9/24

Made four saves, including crucial stop of back-post deflection, to post road shutout in 2-0 win at POR on 10/14.

Last goal: 10/21/09 at Isidro Metapán (CCL) Last assist: 4/2/11 at New York Last yellow card: 7/3/11 at Colorado Last shutout: 10/14/11 at Portland Most saves (2011): 8 (4/2/11 at NY, 7/16/11 vs. KC)

2 EDDIE ROBINSON DF 6-1 195 Born: 6/19/78, Orlando, FL Age: 33 Last Club: University of North Carolina Experienced defender and four-time MLS Cup champion who provides depth on the back line.

MLS: 2 GS, 146 mins, 0 G, 0 A Reserves: 9 GS, 769 mins, 0 G, 0 A Career Playoffs: 19 GP, 17 GS, 1,648 mins, 0 G, 1 A Made two appearances, both starts, in MLS play First start came in 2-1 loss at TFC on 5/7 Started again on 6/11 vs. CHV and helped Houston

take lead to break winless streak but suffered a knee injury and left after 56 minutes

Open Cup: Started and played 86 minutes but left due to injury in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6

Start was his 120th for the Dynamo in all competitions, making him the seventh player in club history to reach that milestone

Reserves: Dynamo Reserves captain, appearing in nine games and leading defense to five shutouts en route to a second-place finish in Central/Mountain Division.

Last appearance: 6/11/11 vs. Chivas USA Last goal: 5/29/10 vs. Philadelphia Last assist: 5/22/10 vs. D.C. United Last yellow card: 9/18/10 vs. Toronto FC Last red card: 11/26/08 vs. Firpo (CCL)

3 CALEN CARR FW 6-0 150 Born: 10/4/82, Berkeley, CA Age: 29 Last Club: Chicago Fire Fast, versatile forward acquired from Chicago early in 2011 season. MLS: 9 GP, 4 GS, 380 mins, 1 G, 0 A Reserves: 3 GS, 189 mins, 1 G, 1 A Career Playoffs: 5 GP, 1 GS, 134 mins, 0 G, 0 A Recovered from preseason concussion to make nine

appearances, including four starts Made Dynamo debut with 10-minute stint as a sub on

8/17, helping Houston rally for 1-1 tie at NE Came on in stoppage time and helped start play that

led to Alex Dixon’s game-winning goal in 3-2 win vs. RSL on 8/20

Came on as a sub and fired in game-tying goal in 86th minute of 2-2 tie at CLB on 9/14

Made first Dynamo start in 2-1 win vs. SJ on 9/17

Reserves: Played in three reserve games after returning from injury, notching a goal and an assist

Had goal and assist in 3-0 win vs. CHI on 10/1 Last start: 10/23/11 vs. LA Galaxy Last goal: 9/14/11 at Columbus Last assist: 10/21/07 vs. LA Galaxy (w. CHI) Last yellow card: 9/12/09 at Real Salt Lake (w. CHI)

Last red card: 9/9/06 at Columbus (w. CHI)

4 JERMAINE TAYLOR DF 5-10 180 I Born: 1/14/85, Portland, Jamaica Age: 26 Last Club: St. George’s SC (Jamaica) Calm, experienced defender who provides depth on the back line. Jamaica international (44 caps). MLS: 13 GP, 10 GS, 925 mins, 0 G, 1 A Reserves: 5 GS, 405 mins, 0 G, 0 A Made 12 appearances, 10 of them starts, and notched

one assist despite missing time due to injury and national team duty

Opening Day starter at center back in his Dynamo debut on 3/19

Injured while on national team duty with Jamaica and did not return to lineup until 2-2 tie vs. FCD on 5/28

Returned from CONCACAF Gold Cup and went back into the starting lineup in 2-2 tie at DC on 6/25

Helped lead defense to consecutive shutouts on 7/3 at COL and 7/9 vs. TFC

Left match vs. KC on 7/16 due to injury but returned at CHV on 7/23

Made first sub appearance in second half of 1-1 tie at PHI on 8/6

Played 90 minutes at left back in 1-1 tie at NE on 8/17

Started at center back in 3-0 loss at KC on 9/10 Moved to right back and delivered strong

performance that included cross to Je-Vaughn Watson for an assist in 2-2 tie at CLB on 9/14

Reserves: Played in five Dynamo Reserves matches, four of which resulted in shutouts

Last start: 9/14/11 at Columbus Last appearance: 10/1/11 vs. Chicago Last assist: 9/14/11 at Columbus Last yellow card: 9/14/11 at Columbus

5 DANNY CRUZ MF 5-8 170 GA Born: 1/3/90, Petersburg, VA Age: 21 Last Club: UNLV Aggressive, speedy midfielder in third season who provides pace and energy at wide midfield positions. MLS: 20 GP, 13 GS, 1,152 mins, 2 G, 3 A Reserves: 4 GP, 2 GS, 152 mins, 0 G, 0 A Scored two goals with a career-high three assists

despite missing significant time due to injury Club was 6-2-5 in his 13 starts After coming in as a sub in first two games, stepped

into starting lineup at right midfield with trademark high-energy play in 1-1 tie at NY on 4/2

Assisted on game-winning goal in 3-1 win vs. VAN on 4/10, bending in a right-footed cross to set up Bobby Boswell’s goal

Also started vs. NE on 4/17 and at CHI on 4/23 before missing time due to knee injury

Returned as starter in 2-0 loss at SJ on 6/4 Scored first goal of season by racing behind the

defense to give Houston the lead in 2-0 win vs. TFC on 7/9

Injured right quad in late July shortly before match vs. SEA on 7/30

Returned to first-team action as sub in 3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey on 9/4

Returned to MLS play as substitute and helped set up game-tying goal in 2-2 tie at CLB on 9/14

Also came on as a substitute and helped set up game-winning goal in 2-1 win vs. SJ on 9/17

Returned to starting lineup and scored spectacular long-range goal in playoff-clinching 2-0 win at POR on 10/14

Open Cup: Played all 120 minutes in midfield in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6 as Dynamo were eliminated in qualifying round

Last goal: 10/14/11 at Portland Last assist: 9/17/11 vs. San Jose Last yellow card: 10/23/11 vs. LA Galaxy Last red card: 7/21/10 vs. Puebla (SuperLiga)

7 COLIN CLARK MF 6-0 180 Born: 4/11/84, Fort Collins, CO Age: 27 Last Club: Colorado Rapids Tricky, technical attacking midfielder acquired from Colorado in 2010. United States international (1 cap). MLS: 29 GP, 17 GS, 1,486 mins, 4 G, 3 A Reserves: 6 GP, 5 GS, 392 mins, 1 G, 1 A Career Playoffs: 1 GP, 8 mins, 0 G, 0 A (2006 w. COL) Returned from 2010 ACL injury and made first MLS

appearance for Houston as a late sub in 3-1 win vs. VAN on 4/10

Made first MLS start for Dynamo at right midfield in 4-1 win vs. DC on 4/29

Played all 90 minutes and scored only Houston goal against his old team in 2-1 loss vs. COL on 5/4

Was dangerous as a sub in 2-1 loss at TFC on 5/7 and contributed cross that led to lone Houston goal

Came on as a sub and scored dramatic game-tying goal with cool, left-footed finish in the 87th minute of 2-2 tie vs. FCD on 5/28

Again was part of a dramatic finish as a sub when he set up Brian Ching’s 89th-minute equalizer in 2-2 tie at DC on 6/25

Served corner kick that led to Geoff Cameron’s clinching goal in 2-0 win vs. TFC on 7/9

Returned from suspension in 3-1 win vs. SEA on 7/30, scoring from close-range and setting up Brian Ching in the second half

Nutmegged a defender with a slick pass to Brian Ching for second goal in 2-1 win vs. POR on 8/14

Scored from close-range after corner kick in 1-1 tie vs. CHI on 10/1

Open Cup: Made Dynamo debut and first appearance since ACL injury as a starter, playing 76 minutes in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6 as Dynamo were eliminated in qualifying round

Last goal: 10/1/11 vs. Chicago Last assist: 8/14/11 vs. Portland Last yellow card: 7/3/11 at Colorado

Last red card: 7/16/11 vs. Kansas City

8 KOFI SARKODIE DF 5-8 165 GA Born: 3/22/91, Dayton, OH Age: 20 Last Club: University of Akron Rookie selected No. 7 overall in 2011 MLS SuperDraft. United States U-20 international. MLS: 7 GP, 7 GS, 582 mins, 0 G, 0 A Reserves: 8 GP, 8 GS, 720 mins, 1 G, 1 A Started in 1-1 tie at SEA on 3/25, becoming youngest

Dynamo player to start an MLS match at age 20 years, 3 days

Made second start in 2-2 tie at FCD on 5/28 but was ejected in 72nd minute

Started and made key defensive play to clear ball off goal line in 2-2 tie at DC on 6/25

Continued as starter in consecutive shutouts at COL on 7/3 and vs. TFC on 7/9

Open Cup: Started and played all 120 minutes in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6

Last appearance: 7/23/11 at Chivas USA Last yellow card: 6/25/11 at D.C. United Last red card: 5/28/11 vs. FC Dallas

9 JASON GAREY FW 6-0 185 Born: 7/19/84, Baton Rouge, LA Age: 27 Last Club: Columbus Crew Experienced attacking option acquired in offseason. MLS: 10 GP, 2 GS, 164 mins, 0 G, 0 A Reserves: 10 GS, 900 mins, 3 G, 2 A Career Playoffs: 4 GP, 96 mins, 0 G, 0 A Made Dynamo debut as starter in season-opening

1-0 loss vs. PHI on 3/19 Also started in 1-1 tie at SEA on 3/25 Open Cup: Started and played all 120 minutes in

1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6 Other: Came off the bench to score final goal in

3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey on 9/4 Reserves: Led team with three goals and two assists

Last appearance: 7/30/11 vs. Seattle Last goal: 9/14/10 vs. Joe Public (CCL) (w. CLB) Last MLS goal: 8/21/10 vs. COL (w. CLB) Last assist: 10/21/10 at Joe Public (CCL) (w. CLB)

Last yellow card: 8/24/10 at Santos (CCL) (w. CLB)

10 JE-VAUGHN WATSON MF 6-1 175 I Born: 10/22/83, St. Catherine, Jamaica Age: 28 Last Club: Sporting Central (Jamaica) Energetic midfielder capable of starting or coming off the bench in midfield. Jamaica international (13 caps). MLS: 22 GP, 11 GS, 1,163 mins, 1 G, 2 A Reserves: 7 GS, 482 mins, 0 G, 0 A Acquired in April and made Dynamo debut as

substitute in 1-1 tie at CHI on 4/23 Made first Houston start, stepping into central

midfield, and assisted on Dynamo’s only goal in 2-1 loss vs. COL on 5/4

Moved to right midfield but stayed in starting lineup for next game and again set up Houston’s only goal in 2-1 loss at TFC on 5/7

Returned from Gold Cup to start in midfield and fed Brian Ching to set up a penalty kick in 2-2 tie at DC on 6/25

Ejected after receiving two yellow cards in 3-0 loss at CHV on 7/23

Appeared as sub in 2-1 win vs. POR on 8/14 before starting in 1-1 tie at NE on 8/17 and 3-2 win vs. RSL on 8/20

Returned to starting lineup at CLB on 9/14 and notched first MLS goal, heading in a cross from countryman Jermaine Taylor, in 2-2 tie

Last goal: 9/14/11 at Columbus Last assist: 5/7/11 at Toronto FC Last yellow card: 10/14/11 at Portland Last red card: 7/23/11 at Chivas USA

11 BRAD DAVIS MF 5-11 175 Born: 11/8/81, St. Charles, MO Age: 29 Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes Original Dynamo and club all-time leader in games, starts, and assists. United States international (5 caps). MLS: 34 GS, 2,892 mins, 4 G, 16 A Career Playoffs: 13 GP, 12 GS, 1,158 mins, 2 G, 3 A League MVP candidate after leading MLS with

16 assists Earned fourth MLS All-Star selection … Started

match on 7/27 and was one of game’s most active players in 61 minutes, firing three shots

Named to MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week on seven different occasions, tied for the most in MLS

Started every regular-season match for the first time in his career

In MLS play, has now notched at least 10 assists in three consecutive seasons and four of the last six

Has moved into first place on all-time Dynamo list for games played (197 all competitions, 159 MLS) and games started (179 all comps, 145 MLS)

MLS Player of the Month for April after notching six assists in five games

Converted all three penalty kicks in MLS play Assisted on all three Dynamo goals in 3-1 win vs.

VAN on 4/10, the first three-assist game of his career Assisted on two of Will Bruin’s three goals in 4-1

win vs. DC on 4/29, crossing for the second and serving a free kick for the third

Set up both Houston goals, including late equalizer, in 2-2 tie vs. FCD on 5/28, his third multiple-assist game of the season

Assisted the game-tying goal in 2-1 win vs. CHV on 6/11 with a free kick to Geoff Cameron and set up game-winning own goal with corner kick delivery

Scored third goal of the season with well-struck free kick nominated for Goal of the Week in 1-1 tie vs. KC on 7/16

Set up first two goals in come-from-behind 3-2 win vs. RSL on 8/20, breaking into penalty area to set up Brian Ching and serving corner to Bobby Boswell … Match was his 171st career start for Houston in all competitions, breaking tie with Pat Onstad for club record

Delivered corner kick to Geoff Cameron for late, game-winning goal in 1-0 win at FCD on 9/24

Helped Dynamo clinch a playoff spot by setting up opening goal in 2-0 win at POR on 10/14

Won MLS assist title with accurate cross to Carlo Costly in 3-1 win vs. LA on 10/23

Other: Notched penalty-kick goal and an assist in 3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey on 9/4.

Last goal: 9/17/11 vs. San Jose (pk) Last assist: 10/23/11 at LA Galaxy Last yellow card: 9/17/11 vs. San Jose Last red card: 8/30/09 at Colorado

12 WILL BRUIN FW 6-2 194 GA Born: 10/24/89, St. Louis, MO Age: 22 Last Club: Indiana University Forward who saw significant playing time after being selected in the first round of the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. MLS: 25 GP, 21 GS, 1,693 mins, 5 G, 1 A Reserves: 5 GP, 3 GS, 285 mins, 2 G, 1 A Netted five goals to tie for lead among all MLS

rookies while appearing in club-rookie-record 25 games, including a dominating hat trick against D.C. United

Became first Dynamo rookie to start on Opening Day in 1-0 loss vs. PHI on 3/19

Set up Cam Weaver’s game-tying goal with a header to earn first professional assist in 1-1 tie at NY on 4/2

Scored first professional goal with left foot after rounding goalkeeper to seal 3-1 win vs. VAN on 4/10

Became fifth player and first rookie in Dynamo history to score a hat trick in 4-1 win vs. DC on 4/29 ... In the process, became second-youngest player in MLS history and fourth MLS rookie to ever score three goals in a game ... Named MLS Player of the Week for his performance

Was fouled to earn penalty kick and set up first goal in 2-2 tie vs. NY on 5/21

Left match with knee injury in 3-1 win vs. SEA on 7/30

Returned to first-team action in friendly vs. Monterrey on 9/4 and started MLS match at CLB on 9/14

Scored late game-winning goal as substitute in 2-1 win vs. SJ on 9/17

Open Cup: Came on as a sub to play 37 minutes and create some of Houston’s best chances in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6

Reserves: Played in five reserve games and ranked second on team with two goals, adding an assist

Scored twice in first half to key 3-0 win vs. eventual division winner CHI on 10/1

Set up second goal in 2-0 win at KC on 10/18. Last goal: 9/17/11 vs. San Jose Last assist: 4/2/11 at New York Last yellow card: 5/14/11 at Real Salt Lake

13 FRANCISCO NAVAS COBO MF 5-10 150 HG Born: 11/17/91, Houston, TX Age: 19 Last Club: Dynamo Academy Second-year professional provides depth in midfield. Reserves: 9 GP, 5 GS, 547 mins, 0 G, 1 A Did not make a competitive appearance during his

second professional season Other: Made first appearance of year with first team

as a substitute in 2-0 Dynamo Charities Cup loss vs. Bolton Wanderers on 7/20

Also appeared as substitute in 3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey on 9/4

Reserves: Started his first Dynamo Reserves match and assisted on game-winning goal from free kick in 1-0 win vs. KC on 4/11

Made steal to set up Kofi Sarkodie’s game-winning goal in 1-0 win vs. COL on 6/7.

Last MLS appearance: 4/17/10 vs. Chivas USA Last start: 7/6/10 vs. Chivas USA (USOC)

15 CAM WEAVER FW 6-4 195 Born: 6/10/83, Tacoma, WA Age: 28 Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes Target forward who has been ruled out for the season following hip surgery. MLS: 28 GP, 16 GS, 1,611 mins, 4 G, 1 A Reserves: 2 GS, 180 mins, 0 G, 0 A Career Playoffs: 2 GP, 16 mins, 0 G, 0 A Out for season following October surgery to repair

torn labrum in hip Scored four goals to tie an MLS career high and

added an assist … Four goals came in first 13 games; he played rest of year with labrum injury

Open Cup: Started and played 83 minutes in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6

Other: Started and scored opening goal with deflected shot from outside penalty area in 3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey on 9/4.

Last appearance: 9/17/11 vs. San Jose Last goal: 5/28/11 vs. FC Dallas Last assist: 5/28/11 vs. FC Dallas Last yellow card: 7/30/11 vs. Seattle Last red card: 10/4/09 vs. Kansas City

16 ADAM MOFFAT MF 6-0 175 Born: 5/15/86, Glasgow, Scotland Age: 25 Last Club: Portland Timbers Tenacious two-way midfielder acquired in July 21 trade. MLS: 13 GP, 12 GS, 1,103 mins, 2 G, 1 A (HOU only) Reserves: 1 GS, 90 mins, 0 G, 1 A (HOU only) Key acquisition via trade helped Dynamo go 6-2-4 in

his 12 starts while scoring two spectacular long-range goals and adding one assist

Had been limited to four games and 100 minutes in league play with Portland

Made Houston debut as substitute in 3-0 loss at CHV on 7/23

Stepped into starting lineup and helped Houston to 3-1 win vs. SEA with active performance in home debut on 7/30

Scored spectacular long-range goal from nearly 40 yards out to key 2-1 win vs. POR on 8/14 ... Strike against his former club was voted MLS Goal of the Week

Ejected at final whistle of 1-1 tie at NE on 8/17 and was suspended for match on 8/20 vs. RSL

Earned assist on Je-Vaughn Watson’s goal with lofted pass to start play on 9/14 at CLB

Rifled long-range shot into top right corner to open scoring in 3-1 win vs. LA on 10/23

Reserves: Played all 90 minutes and set up game’s only goal with square pass to Jason Garey in 1-0 win vs. RSL on 8/21 after being suspended for previous day’s game

Last goal: 10/23/11 vs. LA Galaxy Last assist: 9/14/11 at Columbus Last yellow card: 9/17/11 vs. San Jose Last red card: 8/17/11 at New England

17 LUIZ CAMARGO MF 5-8 172 I Born: 5/24/87, Vinheda, Brazil Age: 24 Last Club: Paraná Clube (Brazil) Skilled, hard-tackling midfielder acquired in August. MLS: 7 GP, 6 GS, 515 mins, 0 G, 2 A Reserves: 1 GS, 82 mins, 0 G, 0 A Key player in Houston’s late surge, appearing in the

last seven games and contributing two assists while helping Houston go 4-0-2 in his six starts

Made MLS debut as substitute in 3-0 loss at KC on 9/10

Made first start in 2-2 tie at CLB on 9/14 Started and set up game-winning goal with cross in

2-1 win vs. SJ on 9/17 Turned in strong performance and assisted on Danny

Cruz goal in 2-0 win at POR on 10/14 Other: Made Dynamo first-team debut with strong

90 minutes in central midfield in 3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey on 9/4, drawing a penalty kick that led to Houston’s second goal

Reserves: Debuted in 3-0 loss at COL on 9/1, playing 82 minutes in midfield.

Last assist: 10/14/11 at Portland

18 JOSUE SOTO MF 5-9 160 HG Born: 1/3/89, Fort Worth, TX Age: 22 Last Club: Dynamo Academy Steady midfielder and home-grown product signed after completing collegiate career at SMU. Reserves: 10 GS, 873 mins, 0 G, 2 A Rookie did not appear in a competitive match Other: Made first professional appearance with first

team as a substitute in 2-0 Dynamo Charities Cup loss vs. Bolton Wanderers on 7/20

Also came on as a sub in 3-0 friendly win on 9/4 vs. Monterrey, the club he grew up cheering for

Reserves: One of two players to start all 10 matches for Dynamo Reserves, mostly in midfield but also at left back, contributing two assists

Notched both assists with pinpoint delivery in 3-2 loss vs. FCD on 5/29.

19 ALEX DIXON MF 5-8 150 HG Born: 2/7/90, Bay City, TX Age: 21 Last Club: Dynamo Academy Talented attacking player and home-grown product signed after three years at North Carolina. MLS: 7 GP, 84 mins, 1 G, 0 A Reserves: 9 GP, 8 GS, 731 mins, 1 G, 0 A Made seven substitute appearances in league play and

scored one goal in his rookie season Made professional debut in 1-1 tie at NY on 4/2 Played a career-high 28 minutes in 1-1 tie at NE on

8/17 Came on as sub three days later and scored dramatic

game-winning goal, his first as a professional, in final seconds of stoppage time in 3-2 win vs. RSL on 8/20, curling in left-footed shot from top of the penalty area

Open Cup: Made first Dynamo start and played 120 minutes in midfield in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6

Other: Started and played all 90 minutes at three different positions in 2-0 Dynamo Charities Cup loss vs. Bolton Wanderers on 7/20

Reserves: Three of eight starts came at forward and five in midfield

Fractured finger in 3-0 loss at COL on 9/1 Scored opening goal with outstanding individual

effort in 2-0 win at KC on 10/18. Last appearance: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake Last start: 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC) Last goal: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake

20 GEOFF CAMERON MF 6-3 185 Born: 7/11/85, Attleboro, MA Age: 26 Last Club: University of Rhode Island Emerging star who rebounded from 2010 injury to be key starter in 2011. United States international (1 cap). MLS: 33 GS, 2,970 mins, 5 G, 5 A Career Playoffs: 4 GP, 3 GS, 330 mins, 0 G, 0 A Won team’s Golden Boot with a career-high five

goals (tied for team lead) and five assists (Golden Boot tiebreaker)

Named MLS All-Star for second time in three seasons and played 52 minutes at center back vs. Manchester United on 7/27

Named to MLSsoccer.com Team of the Week five times, twice in midfield and three times on defense

Scored Houston’s first goal of the season in 1-1 tie at SEA on 3/25, firing in the rebound of a shot that hit the crossbar

Made his 100th appearance for the Dynamo in all competitions in 1-1 tie at CHI on 4/23, becoming the 14th player in team history to do so

Contributed first two assists of season in 4-1 rout vs. DC on 4/29, making a steal and left-footed pass to set up Will Bruin’s first goal and starting the play that led to Bruin’s second

Started at center back for first time in 2011 in 2-0 loss at SJ on 6/4

Scored second goal of the season with header from free kick in 2-1 win vs. CHV on 6/11, a match in which he started in midfield but moved to defense after Eddie Robinson’s injury

Made run through midfield to assist on Brian Ching’s game-tying goal in 89th minute of 2-2 tie at DC on 6/25

Netted third goal by firing home loose ball in the box in 2-0 win vs. TFC on 7/9

Set up two of three goals from central midfield with accurate crosses in 3-1 win vs. SEA on 7/30, earning an assist on Brian Ching’s header

Scored dramatic game-tying goal with accurate shot from outside penalty area in 84th minute of 1-1 tie at PHI on 8/6

Started at center back in 2-2 tie at CLB on 9/14 and moved into midfield to set up Calen Carr’s game-tying goal in 86th minute

Consensus man of the match in 1-0 win at FCD on 9/24 after helping defense post shutout from center back and heading in game-winning goal in 87th minute

Last goal: 9/24/11 at FC Dallas Last assist: 9/14/11 at Columbus Last yellow card: 9/10/11 at Kansas City Last red card: 10/10/10 vs. New England

21 HUNTER FREEMAN DF 5-11 175 Born: 1/8/85, Tyler, TX Age: 26 Last Club: IK Start (Norway) Experienced defender and Texas native acquired in the offseason after two years in Norway. MLS: 23 GP, 22 GS, 1,909 mins, 1 G, 2 A Reserves: 4 GS, 337 mins, 0 G, 0 A Career Playoffs: 2 GS, 180 mins, 0 G, 0 A (2007 w. NY) Regular at right back much of the season before

shifting to substitute role in September Scored late game-winning goal in goal-line scramble

in 1-0 win vs. NE on 4/17 Assisted on Cam Weaver’s goal with long throw-in

to clinch 4-1 win vs. DC on 4/29 Made his 100th career MLS appearance in 1-1 tie

vs. KC on 7/16 Returned to starting lineup in 3-1 win vs. SEA on

7/30 and contributed assist with deft pass to Colin Clark to set up third goal

Last start: 9/10/11 at Kansas City Last goal: 4/17/11 vs. New England Last assist: 7/30/11 vs. Seattle Last yellow card: 8/17/11 at New England Last MLS red card: 8/26/06 at Chicago (w. COL)

24 TYLER DERIC GK 6-3 195 HG Born: 8/30/88, Houston, TX Age: 23 Last Club: Dynamo Academy First ever Academy product who served as No. 2 goalkeeper after strong outings in 2010. Reserves: 10 GS, 900 mins, 1.10 GAA, 6 shutouts, 6-4-0 Served as Tally Hall’s backup throughout 2011

season Open Cup: Started qualifier vs. KC on 4/6 and

turned in strong performance with four saves, including point-blank stop on Omar Bravo, as Dynamo lost 1-0 in extra time

Other: Played 90 minutes in Dynamo Charities Cup vs. Bolton Wanderers on 7/20 and made four saves in 2-0 loss

Played 90 minutes in 3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey on 9/4 and made four saves to earn first shutout of the season

Reserves: Led MLS Reserve League with six shutouts while playing every minute of all 10 games

Last start: 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC) Last shutout: 10/16/10 at San Jose Most saves (‘11): 4, 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC) Most saves (Career): 5, 10/23/10 vs. Seattle

25 BRIAN CHING FW 6-1 195 Born: 5/24/78, Haleiwa, HI Age: 33 Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes Dynamo all-time leading scorer and team captain. United States international (45 caps, 11 goals). MLS: 20 GP, 15 GS, 1,242 mins, 5 G, 1 A Career Playoffs: 18 GP, 16 GS, 1,530 mins, 7 G, 1 A Was limited to 1,242 minutes in 20 appearances due

to injury, the lowest minute total of his Houston career, but still tied for team lead with five goals

Has missed time with injuries to hamstring, ribs, foot, and adductor

Made first start at NY on 4/2 but left game in first half after two collisions with goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul

Made second start on 6/25 at DC and inspired club to come-from-behind 2-2 tie by drawing a penalty kick and scoring dramatic game-tying goal with header in 89th minute

Notched first assist of season with difficult through ball to Danny Cruz for opening goal in 2-0 win vs. TFC on 7/9

Ejected in 1-1 tie vs. KC on 7/16 Returned and keyed 3-1 win vs. SEA on 7/30,

contributing to Colin Clark’s first goal and notching two of his own -- a header and a back-post one-timer -- to reach 75 goals in his MLS career

Scored eventual game-winning goal in 2-1 win vs. POR on 8/14, curling in a right-footed shot inside the penalty area

Tied game at 1-1 with one-time finish in dramatic 3-2 win vs. RSL on 8/20, his fourth goal in five games

Last goal: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake Last assist: 7/9/11 vs. Toronto FC Last yellow card: 8/21/10 vs. Chicago Last red card: 7/16/11 vs. Kansas City

26 COREY ASHE DF 5-5 154 Born: 3/14/86, Orange County, CA Age: 25 Last Club: University of North Carolina Career midfielder switched to left back early in season and earned MLS All-Star selection. MLS: 32 GP, 30 GS, 2,617 mins, 0 G, 0 A Reserves: 1 GS, 45 mins, 0 G, 0 A Career Playoffs: 3 GP, 60 mins, 0 G, 0 A Began season at right midfield but became starter at

left back, starting 28 games at left back Named MLS All-Star for the first time and played

29 minutes in All-Star Game vs. Manchester United on 7/27

Appeared in 100th career MLS match in 1-1 tie at SEA on 3/25

First moved to left back on 4/2 vs. NY to match up with Dane Richards

Made 150th career appearance for Dynamo in all competitions in 2-2 tie at DC on 6/25

Open Cup: Came on as a substitute and played 44 minutes in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6

Last goal: 9/22/09 vs. Árabe Unido (CCL) Last assist: 10/10/10 vs. New England Last yellow card: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake Last red card: 8/26/09 at Árabe Unido (CCL)

28 EVAN NEWTON GK 6-2 185 Born: 4/1/88, Virginia Beach, VA Age: 23 Last Club: Old Dominion University Rookie goalkeeper with good size and experience selected in 2011 MLS Supplemental Draft. NASL: 2 GS, 180 mins, 1.50 GAA, 1 shutout, 1-0-1 Rookie goalkeeper was loaned out to FC Tampa Bay

of the NASL from May-October and did not appear for Houston

NASL: Made two league appearances for FC Tampa Bay, posting a 1-0-1 record and one shutout

Made first appearance for Tampa Bay in second half of friendly against EPL club Bolton Wanderers on 7/14, making six stops and earning victory in 1-0 win

Made league debut and made four saves to record shutout in 4-0 win at Atlanta on 8/6

Made eight saves in wild 3-3 tie at Montreal on 8/10

29 CARLO COSTLY FW 6-2 187 I Born: 7/18/82, San Pedro Sula, Honduras Age: 29 Last Club: Atlas de Guadalajara (Mexico) Talented, experienced forward acquired in August 2011. Honduras international (51 caps, 20 goals). MLS: 11 GP, 7 GS, 576 mins, 1 G, 1 A Contributed one goal and one assist while helping

Houston to strong finish Made Dynamo and MLS debut as substitute and

helped Houston rally from behind in 1-1 tie at PHI on 8/6

Made first start in 2-1 win vs. POR on 8/14 Helped Dynamo rally for 1-1 tie on 8/17 at NE,

heading shot from corner kick that was saved, leading to Bobby Boswell’s goal

Earned first MLS assist by feeding Brad Davis to set up Brian Ching’s goal in 3-2 win vs. RSL on 8/20

Was ejected in 3-0 loss at KC on 9/10 Drew foul that led to opening goal in 2-0 win at POR

on 10/14 that helped clinch playoff spot Scored first MLS goal with powerful header in

3-1 win vs. LA on 10/23 Last goal: 10/23/11 vs. LA Galaxy Last assist: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake Last yellow card: 10/23/11 vs. LA Galaxy Last red card: 9/10/11 at Kansas City

31 ANDRE HAINAULT DF 6-0 180 I Born: 6/17/86, Montréal, QC, Canada Age: 25 Last Club: FK SIAD Most (Czech Rep.) Defender who can play outside or center back. Canada international (24 caps, 2 goals). MLS: 31 GS, 2,790 mins, 1 G, 0 A Career Playoffs: 3 GS, 330 mins, 0 G, 0 A Defensive stalwart played almost every minute when

not on national team duty After opening season as starting left back, started

much of the season at center back before moving to right back in September

Played every minute of the first 13 games of the season, in the process setting a club record for most consecutive minutes by a field player with 2,925

Named to MLSSoccer.com Team of the Week for standout performance in 0-0 tie at RSL on 5/14

Rested on 9/14 at CLB, his first start missed when available for the Dynamo since 5/29/10, ending a streak of 4,095 minutes played when available

Returned to lineup at right back in 2-1 win vs. SJ on 9/17 and stayed on the outside the rest of the season

Scored first goal of the season by heading in a free kick to help Dynamo clinch playoff spot with 2-0 win at POR on 10/14

Went entire season without receiving yellow card until finale vs. LA on 10/23

Last goal: 10/14/11 at Portland Last assist: 7/31/10 vs. New York Last yellow card: 10/23/11 at LA Galaxy Last red card: 8/26/09 at Árabe Unido (CCL)

32 BOBBY BOSWELL DF 6-2 185 Born: 3/15/83, Austin, TX Age: 28 Last Club: D.C. United Backbone of the Dynamo’s since joining club in 2008. United States international (3 caps). MLS: 28 GP, 27 GS, 2,460 mins, 5 G, 1 A Reserves: 2 GS, 180 mins, 0 G, 0 A Career Playoffs: 10 GP, 9 GS, 924 mins, 0 G, 0 A Scored a career-high five goals to tie for the team

lead, adding one assist Contributed goal and assist in first half of 3-1 win

vs. VAN on 4/10, equaling his MLS scoring output from the previous two seasons combined

Notched second goal of season to tie match with late header in 1-1 tie at CHI on 4/23

Scored in consecutive games on 8/17 and 8/20 to earn MLS Player of the Week honors from the website Soccer By Ives … Netted dramatic equalizer with close-range tap-in at 90-minute mark of 1-1 tie at NE on 8/17 ... Headed in corner kick to tie game 2-2 in come-from-behind 3-2 win vs. RSL on 8/20

Scored fifth goal of season early in second half of 3-1 win vs. LA on 10/23

Open Cup: Wore captain’s armband and played all 120 minutes in 1-0 overtime loss vs. KC on 4/6

Last goal: 10/23/11 vs. LA Galaxy Last assist: 4/10/11 vs. Vancouver Last yellow card: 9/24/11 at FC Dallas Last red card: 7/24/10 at Columbus LEGEND GK-goalkeeper; DF-defender; MF-midfielder; FW-forward; I-international; HG-home-grown; GA-Generation adidas; USOC-United States Open Cup; CCL-CONCACAF Champions League

2011 HOUSTON DYNAMO STATISTICS, ALL GAMES (13-11-13)

Includes MLS regular season, U.S. Open Cup qualifying, Dynamo Charities Cup, friendly UNF POS PLAYER GP GS MIN G A C E

1 GK Tally Hall 34 34 3060 0 1 1 0 20 MF Geoff Cameron 34 34 3035 5 5 2 0 11 MF Brad Davis 36 35 2990 5 17 5 0 31 DF Andre Hainault 32 32 2850 1 0 1 0 32 DF Bobby Boswell 31 30 2760 5 1 7 0 26 DF Corey Ashe 35 31 2734 0 0 2 0 21 DF Hunter Freeman 24 23 2059 1 2 2 0 12 FW Will Bruin 27 22 1806 5 1 1 0 15 FW Cam Weaver 31 19 1803 5 1 3 0 7 MF Colin Clark 32 21 1725 4 3 1 1 MF Lovel Palmer 20 17 1570 1 0 5 1 5 MF Danny Cruz 23 14 1311 2 3 6 0 25 FW Brian Ching 21 16 1287 5 1 0 1 10 MF Je-Vaughn Watson 23 12 1230 1 2 3 1 16 MF Adam Moffat 14 13 1193 1 1 4 2 4 DF Jermaine Taylor 13 10 925 0 1 2 0 8 DF Kofi Sarkodie 10 8 777 0 0 3 1 17 MF Luiz Camargo 8 7 604 0 2 1 0 29 FW Carlo Costly 11 7 577 1 1 1 1 DF Mike Chabala 8 3 386 0 0 2 0 9 FW Jason Garey 13 3 374 1 0 0 0 3 FW Calen Carr 9 4 371 1 0 0 0 2 DF Eddie Robinson 4 4 304 0 0 0 0 24 GK Tyler Deric 3 3 300 0 0 0 0 19 MF Alex Dixon 9 2 294 1 0 0 0 FW Koke 7 2 233 1 0 0 0

18 MF Josue Soto 2 0 48 0 0 0 0 DF Jordan Graye 1 0 34 0 0 0 0 FW Dominic Oduro 1 0 29 0 0 0 0

13 MF Francisco Navas Cobo 2 0 28 0 0 0 0 own goals 1 TEAM 37 37 3360 48 42 54 8 OPPONENT 37 37 3360 41 37 46 5 UNF GOALKEEPER GP GS MIN SH SV GA GAA PG PA W L T SO

1 Tally Hall 34 34 3060 140 99 41 1.21 5 5 12 9 13 6 24 Tyler Deric 3 3 300 15 12 3 0.90 0 0 1 2 0 1 TEAM 37 37 3360 152 111 44 1.09 5 5 13 11 13 7 OPPONENT 37 37 3360 161 113 48 1.29 4 4 11 13 13 10

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