Episode 1: Hoopstrology 101 | Pistons & Hornets | new coaches | Victor + Spurs

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Welcome to the first Hoopstrology episode! In their first go-round, hosts Jesus Acevedo Jr. and the Zodiac GM break down what this weekly podcast will be about (1:50). Then, the duo discusses two under-the-radar teams that could see an improvement from last season (10:10) before diving into which new head coaches will blossom with their […]

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Ivan Franco rises to meet an incoming corner kick in the Texas Derby. [Chris Jones | The Bayoucitian]

Dynamo avoid U.S. Open Cup title hangover, settle for draw against FC Dallas

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HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo entered Saturday’s match against in-state rivals FC Dallas looking to avoid the pitfalls that befell the last two U.S. Open Cup winners. In 2022, Orlando City followed up their first U.S. Open Cup championship by getting thrashed 5-1 by the Philadelphia Union in their next game. In 2019, it was

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Ben Olsen directs his players during the 2023 U.S. Open Cup Final. [Houston Dynamo]

Ben Olsen wants Houston to be “consistently playing for trophies”

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HOUSTON – Ben Olsen joined an elite class Wednesday night, becoming the third coach to win the U.S. Open Cup with two different teams. The first-year Houston Dynamo head coach led the men in orange to a 2-1 victory over Inter Miami FC to claim the Bayou City clubs’ second U.S. Open Cup trophy. Houston’s

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Griffin Dorsey's breathtaking goal gave Houston the early lead in the U.S. Open Cup Final. [Deportes Total USA]

Griffin Dorsey’s transformation continues in U.S. Open Cup Final

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Was I crazy? That’s what Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen thinks of, recalling that Griffin Dorsey was on the bench for the better part of the first season. The former Toronto FC wingback had been relegated to a bench role and played sparingly in the first half of the season,

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Coco Carasquilla, 20, celebrates after Griffin Dorsey, 25, scored the game's first goal. (Courtesy of Houston Dynamo)

Houston claims second U.S. Open Cup title

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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – The Houston Dynamo are the 2023 U.S. Open Cup champions. The Bayou City team lifted the U.S. Open Cup Wednesday night after a 2-1 win over a Messi-less Inter Miami FC. With the win, Houston joins an elite class of teams who have won multiple U.S. Open Cup trophies. “Thrilled with the

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The Houston Dynamo extended it's unbeaten streak to seven game across all competitions with Wednesday's 4-1 trashing of the Vancouver Whitecaps. [Chris Jones | The Bayoucitian]

Ben Olsen: “We have to hang our hat on our defense”

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HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo are in a groove. Across all competitions over the past seven games, Houston has scored 18 goals while only conceding three and gone unbeaten in seven straight matches in a single season since 2012. Quite frankly, Houston has been shredding the competition. The Dynamo have scored more than two goals

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Griffin Dorsey, center, got the assist on Houston's first goal. [Houston Dynamo FC]

Dynamo stifle Columbus Crew, extend winning streak

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HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo sit in fourth place in the Western Conference with 38 points, but head coach Ben Olsen doesn’t want to hear it. “I don’t look at the standings. I swear,” Olsen said after Houston dispelled the Columbus Crew 2-0 Wednesday night, extending their winning streak to four games across all competitions.

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Coco Carrasquilla, center, celebrates after giving Houston the go-ahead goal. Amine Bassi, left, had three assists in the game. [Houston Dynamo FC]

Houston Dynamo books ticket to US Open Cup Final

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HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo front office, coaching staff, and ownership group have repeatedly stated how the club is building toward a brighter future. On Wednesday night, the Dynamo took a massive step in that direction after its 3-1 extra-time win over Real Salt Lake punched their ticket to the 2023 US Open Cup Final

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Dynamo defender Micael has the ball at his feet.
Dynamo defender Micael back pass to 'keeper Steve Clark handed Charlotte FC the lead. [Houston Dynamo FC]

Dynamo “find a way to lose” against Charlotte FC, exit Leagues Cup

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HOUSTON – Two mistakes in less than a minute. That was the difference between Houston Dynamo FC facing Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami on Friday night to now having a — in Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen’s words — “much needed” four days off after its 2-1 loss to Charlotte FC Monday Night in Leagues Cup

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Dynamo players have a pre game chat before the game.
Dynamo 'keeper Steve Clark talks to the team before facing Pachuca in Leagues Cup. [Houston Dynamo FC]

Dynamo defense shines in Leagues Cup win over Pachuca

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HOUSTON – The Houston Dynamo advance to the next round of the Leagues Cup after a 5-3 penalty shootout win against Pachuca and has its defense to thank for it. The reigning Liga MX Apertura champions, Pachuca, entered Wednesday’s match having a Leagues Cup Group Stage bye. The Tuzos’ fresh legs meant Houston had to

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