2009 Dynamo & USMNT Soccer Thread

[Keith]

Can't wait to get this going.

Good news today as Bobby Boswell re-signed. I think he was looking at playing in Turkey. Pat Ianni was traded to Seattle for a draft pick. Probably a good move for both Pat and the Dynamo.

Tally Hall was signed as the backup keeper. I'll be very interested in watching him next month.

[papabear]

GREAT news about Boswell. I was disappointed that Ianni didn't develop the way I thought he would, but with him losing generation Adidas status and the subsequent hit on the cap, combined with the trade for Julius James means it was probably time for him to go.

The only thing I know about Hall is that he is not Tony Caig....and that is enough for me to be a huge fan of the signing right now.

[Keith]

Wowowow!

Dynamo worked the system pretty good to acquire Felix Garcia, an 18-yr old forward from Laredo.

The Dynamo has completed the signing of U.S. Under-20 star Felix Garcia, acquiring his rights from the PDL Laredo Heat for an undisclosed fee, sources confirmed to SBI on Tuesday night. Houston is set to introduce the 18-year-old striker as its newest signing at a press conference on Thursday. Garcia will join the Dynamo as a member of the MLS Generation adidas program. ...

So how did Garcia wind up with the Dynamo rather than in the 2009 MLS Draft? Garcia signed a pro contract with the Laredo Heat, which allowed him to be acquired outside of the draft despite being just 18. When Garcia's representatives, the Wasserman Media Group, conveyed Garcia's desire to stay in Texas, that narrowed the field to the Dynamo and FC Dallas.

http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_b...ix-garcia.html

With the Chinger lined up for WCQ duties this year, this could be an excellent opportunity. I'm really starting to get excited about the future here at the position, with Kamara and Danny Cruz. Plus it wouldn't surprise me at all to see Ngwenya back in orange, maybe sooner than later.

The schedule is supposed to come out later today too.

Losing DeRo might be tough, but with the re-signing of Boswell, the elevation of Holden, and now the adds of the draft, Tally, and Felix... I'm getting pumped.

[papabear]

Originally Posted by Keith

Wowowow!

Dynamo worked the system pretty good to acquire Felix Garcia, an 18-yr old forward from Laredo.



http://www.soccerbyives.net/soccer_b...ix-garcia.html

With the Chinger lined up for WCQ duties this year, this could be an excellent opportunity. I'm really starting to get excited about the future here at the position, with Kamara and Danny Cruz. Plus it wouldn't surprise me at all to see Ngwenya back in orange, maybe sooner than later.

The schedule is supposed to come out later today too.

Losing DeRo might be tough, but with the re-signing of Boswell, the elevation of Holden, and now the adds of the draft, Tally, and Felix... I'm getting pumped.

It remains to be seen how well all the moves play out, but I am consistently in awe of how good a job the front office does. I'm getting pumped as well.

I"m SOOOO ready for the WCQ against Mexico as well.

[Fonz the Boss]

If this kid gets playing time then the Dynamo fan base will get amazingly larger... Laredo is very passionate about their locals making it big. This kid is gonna be their David Beckham.

[Keith]

Apparently the Laredo Kid went back home to finish school. Hmmm.

Went to the friendly versus Dallas today, Dynamo winning easily 3-0. Game was played in three 30-minute periods, and Dynamo were up 2-0 after the first one. Goals came from Wondo, James, and Waibel.

Julius James definitely has some speed in the back. He wasn't entirely crisp, but next to Bobby Boswell (who looked pretty darn good), I think the trade-off might be nice. Another new guy, Andrew Hainault, played CB in the final 30 minutes. Tall guy, also promising.

Tally Hall played the final 30', but wasn't challenged much. He looks confident back there though.

Kamara didn't score, but he had some flashes of brilliance. Mullan drew the ire of a Dallas player, and both were sent off with reds. Not sure Mullan's was deserved, but whatever. Brad Davis had a decent game in DeRo's spot. Wade Barrett played the first 60' at LM, and I thought he struggled. Mike Chabala was in his old spot, and while his service was iffy, the rest was alright.

Live blog from MyDynamo.net has more details on the game.