Dynamo still strong contenders for '09
Jeff CarlisleDespite its stunning playoff exit, Houston is still well-poised to challenge for the MLS Cup again in 2009, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2008Surprise finalists vie for Western Conference title
Jeff CarlisleThe Western Conference final features two teams that few would have predicted would make it this far, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 13, 2008Surprise matchups abound in the conference finals
Jeff CarlisleThe MLS conference finals lineup features four teams that few would have predicted would make it this far, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 12, 2008Dynamo still the team to beat in the West
Jeff CarlisleThe MLS playoffs get under way this week. Jeff Carlisle breaks down the Western Conference matchups.
Story | Conversation | October 28, 2008Odds looked stacked against D.C. and Houston
Jeff CarlisleBoth D.C. and Houston face less-than-ideal scenarios in their Champions Cup semifinal second legs, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | April 08, 2008D.C. and Houston coming off tepid displays
Jeff CarlisleBoth D.C. and Houston enter their CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinals with much to prove, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008Three-peat a possibility for the Dynamo
Jeff CarlisleThe only thing standing between the Houston Dynamo and a third successive championship is a lack of depth at forward, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008Dynamo prove their championship mettle
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetSelf-belief, determination and grit. In repeating as MLS Cup champions, the Dynamo displayed all three traits in abundance, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 18, 2007Expect another nail-biter in this year's MLS Cup
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetOn paper, the Revs and Dynamo are evenly matched, but the Dynamo's championship pedigree might prove to be the edge, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 16, 2007Dynamo's depth shines against the Wizards
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetHouston's win over Kansas City owed as much to the Dynamo's depth as it did to the team's gameplan, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2007Dynamo's wide play represents the key
Jeff Carlisle, ESPNsoccernetTo stop Houston, the Wizards will need to control the flanks. Easier said then done, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007Teams looking to fill holes via the draft
Jeff CarlisleThe MLS SuperDraft remains a vital way of acquiring young and cheap talent. Jeff Carlisle breaks down each team's needs ahead of Friday's draft.
Story | Conversation | January 09, 2007Things you need to know about this year's MLS Cup
Jeff CarlisleThis year's edition of the MLS Cup comes replete with a strong Scottish flavor for both Houston and New England, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2006Mullan and Davis combine to shred the Rapids
Jeff CarlisleThe old soccer axiom states that games are won in the center of the park, but the Dynamo's emphatic win over the Rapids owed much to the team's dominant display down the flanks, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 06, 2006Rapids are the Western Conference's surprise package
Jeff CarlisleNobody expected the Colorado to reach the Western Conference final, and only the Dynamo stand in the way of an unlikely MLS Cup appearance, writes Jeff Carlisle.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2006TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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