Jesus Acevedo Jr.

Jesus Acevedo Jr. is the Editor-in-Chief of The Bayoucitian. He's an award-winning bilingual journalist from Houston, TX. A graduate of the University of Houston, he has written for the Houston Chronicle, La Voz de Houston, MLSsoccer.com, and ProSoccerUSA. Before becoming a journalist, Jesus spent his early 20s drumming his way across Houston with two bands — Shortcomings and InsertNameHere. The memories that Jesus made as a musician were the seeds that started the idea for the comedy, Houmans: The Series.

Houston Dynamo FC winger Tyler Pasher celebrates his first MLS goal with his teammates. (Courtesy of Deporte Total USA)

Dynamo salvage point at home against LAFC

HOUSTON – For the third game in a row, Houston Dynamo FC head coach Tab Ramos opted for the same starting eleven but their performance was a mixed bag against MLS Cup favorites LAFC. Dynamo FC secured a draw when Tyler Pasher opened his scoring account with the Orange minutes after LAFC took the lead […]

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Boniek Garcia played centerback for the first time in his career and earned rave reviews from Houston Dynamo FC head coach Tab Ramos. (Courtesy of Deporte Total USA)

Boniek Garcia’s stopgap at centerback earns high-praise

HOUSTON – Boniek Garcia can do anything. Those were the thoughts of Houston Dynamo FC head coach Tab Ramos after La Naranja’s 2-1 win over the San Jose Earthquakes on a drizzly Friday night. The high praise for Boniek came after the midfielder played centerback as a matter of need. “We have three centerbacks out

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Fafa Picault brings speed to the Dynamo's attack. (Courtesy of Houston Dynamo FC)

New Dynamo FC winger Fafa Picault ready to bleed and sweat for the Orange

HOUSTON – At 29 years old, new Houston Dynamo FC winger Fafa Picault is in the prime of his career, and the Haitian-American is thrilled to be in Houston. “I’m extremely excited to move on to the next journey in the next chapter of my football in MLS, and I wouldn’t want to do it

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Houston Dynamo head coach Tab Ramos
Houston Dynamo head coach Tab Ramos looks to build tier trainings for his players. (Courtesy of Houston Dynamo)

Dynamo to begin individual training May 6

HOUSTON – Nothing about the current state of affairs in the world is normal. The COVID-19 pandemic has put sports — and most of life — at a standstill. But on Friday, a glimmer of light presented itself for Major League Soccer. The league announced that starting Wednesday, May 6, players are allowed to conduct

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Zarek Valentin dribbles the ball
Zarek Valentin dribbles the ball in his first game with the Houston Dynamo. (Giselle Bueno/The Bayoucitian)

Zarek Valentin shines in season debut with Houston Dynamo

HOUSTON – In their first game of the 2020 Major League Soccer season, the Houston Dynamo found themselves testing the depth of their squad. Houston entered the match against the Los Angeles Galaxy without starters Albert “La Panterita” Elis, offseason acquisition Darwin Quintero, and Jose Bizama, who broke the news on his Instagram page. Despite

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Tab Ramos hold a Dynamo jersey next to Matt Jordan and John Walker
Tab Ramos, center, is flanked by Dynamo general manager Matt Jordan, left, and president of business operations John Walker, right, during his introductory press conference. (Courtesy of DeporteTotalUSA)

Tab Ramos wants an aggressive, winning demeanor from the Dynamo

HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo started their coaching search with 80 candidates, then dwindled that down to 10. Ultimately, the Orange landed on Tab Ramos, who the club unveiled to the press Wednesday. Ramos becomes the fourth head coach in Dynamo history and will most certainly try to replicate the success the Orange had with

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DaMarcus Beasley on his last professional game
An emotional DaMarcus Beasley thanked the fans for their support throughout his career. (Courtesy of Houston Dynamo)

DaMarcus Beasley thrilled to leave the game on a high road

HOUSTON – In a career spanning 20 years, DaMarcus Beasley always kept his emotions in check. On Sunday against the LA Galaxy — his last game as a professional player — they overwhelmed him. It started around the 83rd minute when the Houston Dynamo — where Beasley played the last five and a half seasons

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DaMarcus Beasley dribbles the ball
DaMarcus Beasley in action for the Houston Dynamo. (Courtesy of Houston Dynamo)

Q&A: DaMarcus Beasley on his career, playing in Houston, and more

HOUSTON – After a 20-year career as a professional soccer player, DaMarcus Beasley is calling an end to his playing career. The one-time winger, now left-back, will go down as one of the most decorated U.S. Men’s soccer players. The accolades speak for themselves. Beasley is the only U.S. player to play in four World

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Mauro Manotas with arms stretched
Mauro Manotas celebrates his 12th goal of the season, which put the Dynamo up against Minnesota United FC. (Courtesy of Houston Dynamo)

Dynamo get first win under Arnaud, post first shutout since July 3

HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo snapped a seven-game winless streak and got back to the winning ways in a 2-0 victory over visiting Minnesota United FC. Additionally, Houston got their first win under interim head coach Davy Arnaud. The win is only La Naranja’s third over the last 18 league games. And while the win is

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Mauro Manotas smiling
Mauro Manotas was all smiles after the Dynamo's training. (Jesus Acevedo Jr./The Bayoucitian)

Mauro Manotas: Happy in Houston, but Europe transfer interested him

HOUSTON – For the second time this season, Mauro Manotas’ name was heavily mentioned in transfer talks, and once again, the Houston Dynamo opted not to pull the trigger. On Sunday, national and longtime Houston commentator and soccer radio host Glenn Davis broke the news that the Orange had received an offer for Manotas. Sources

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