The Zygo Soccer Report: Recent Episodes
Brian Zygo
A look at the Houston Dynamo, Serie A, FMF, the USMNT, and other aspects of the world of football a/k/a soccer.
The Houston Dynamo beat the Philadelphia Union on Thursday night, 1-0, to advance to the 2011 MLS Cup Eastern Conference Semifinal. This episode of The Zygo Soccer Report features raw post-match audio from Stuart Holden, Chris Canetti, Bobby Boswell, Adam Moffat, Brad Davis, Brian Ching, and Dominic Kinnear.
The Dynamo play Sporting Kansas City in the Eastern Conference Final on Sunday November 6, 2011. The match starts at 4:30 p.m. central time and will be broadcast on Fox Soccer Channel.
Music in this episode from Girl in a Coma, Cage the Elephant, Dum Dum Girls, and The Black Kids.
Homegrown Houston Dynamo player, Alex Dixon, picks up a late goal giving the Dynamo a crucial 3-2 win over Real Salt Lake this past Saturday evening at Robertson Stadium. Hear Alex Dixon and Dynamo Coach Dominic Kinnear talk to the press after the match.
The Houston Dynamo beat Seattle Sounders 3-1 on Saturday night here in Houston thanks to goals from Colin Clark and Brian Ching.
Featured music by El Général, Public Enemy, and Little Dragon.
-Photo by Katy Umaña
The Houston Dynamo hosted Toronto FC this past Saturday, winning this Eastern Conference match-up 2-0.
The United States Men's National Team beat Panama 1-0 in the semifinals of the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup at Reliant Stadium on Wednesday night thanks to a goal from Clint Dempsey. As of the posting time, it appears that Mexico will beat Honduras by 2-0 to also advance to the final. Here is raw, and I mean raw, audio from the US side following their victory. The audio includes Clint Dempsey, Bob Bradley, Sunil Gulati, Eric Lichaj, and Freddy Adu.
Photo by Katy Umaña
Mexico, Panama, Honduras, and the United States are all in Houston for the semifinals of the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup. Got some audio today from Tim Howard, Clint Dempsey, and Sacha Kljestan after the USMNT's practice at Reliant Stadium, as well as the audio from the entire Bob Bradley and Landon Donovan press conference.
Music by Ozomatli, Pat Green, and Calexico.
On Saturday June 18, 2011, the Houston Dynamo lost an important Eastern Conference match to the Columbus Crew.
Photo by Katy Umaña
Music by The Descendants and Hole.
The Houston Dynamo finally picked up their first win last Saturday, after going 7 matches without a win, when they beat Chivas USA 2-1. On the other hand, the United States National Team has managed to win two of their group stage matches in the 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup, but they've looked unimpressive in the process and have to get past a dangerous Jamaica this Sunday.
Featured music from R.L. Burnside, Kermit Ruffins, Gil Scott-Heron, and The The.
photo by Katy Umaña
In an interesting 4 match stretch that started on May 14, 2011, when the Houston Dynamo played at Real Salt Lake, the Dynamo have only managed to pick up 3 points, but they remain near the top of the Eastern Conference table, currently tied for 3rd place with DC United. This episode includes post match audio from Saturday night's 2-2 draw with Dallas.
Featured music includes Raphael Saadiq, Son Volt, Fitz & The Tantrums, and Die Antwoord.
Pictures are by Katy Umaña.
Houston Dynamo get a home draw against RedBull New York, 2-2, on Saturday May 21, 2011. This episode has post match audio from Tally Hall, Andre Hainault, and Dominic Kinnear, of course. Music featuring Kanye West, Modest Mouse, Death Cab for Cutie, and Fitz and the Tantrums.
The Houston Dynamo beat the New England Revolution 1-0 on Sunday night. Here's some post match audio from Cam Weaver, Danny Cruz, Geoff Cameron, & Coach Dominic Kinnear.
Music by Johnny Cash, INXS, and Mimi Page.
The Houston Dynamo beat Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday, 3-1. Here's some post match audio from Will Bruin, Danny Cruz, Tally Hall, and Coach Dominic Kinnear.
Music from Chiddby Bang, New Pony Club, and Scouting for Girls.
The Houston Dynamo hosted Philadelphia Union in their season opener at Robertson Stadium on Saturday March 19, 2011. Dynamo ended up losing the match, 1-0. This podcast contains post match audio from Bobby Boswell, Tally Hall, and Coach Dominic Kinnear.
A look at the Houston Dynamo preseason, with some audio from after the Dynamo's 5-0 victory over SMU.
Just a rerun of when David Beckham on a mobile got in touch with The Orange Slice on 1560 The Game.
The Houston Dynamo closed the season on a positive note by beating the Seattle Sounders 2-1 at Robertson Stadium on Saturday October 23, 2010. This episode includes post match audio from Cam Weaver, Geoff Cameron, Tyler Deric, and Coach Dominic Kinnear.
Saturday October 22nd will mark the end of the Houston Dynamo's 2010 season, the first season the team hasn't made it into the MLS playoffs. Here's some thoughts on the season and some audio from Dominic Kinnear, Brian Ching, Brad Davis, and Lovell Palmer who were at the Houston Dynamo's press conference on Thursday.
Houston Dynamo Coach Dominic Kinnear's press conference following the Dynamo's 2-1 loss to Toronto FC on Saturday September 18, 2010.
The San Jose Earthquakes came to Houston on Sunday night and beat the Dynamo, 2-1. Here's some post match audio from Eddie Robinson, Brad Davis, and Dominic Kinnear. Additionally, I give some brief thoughts on the Bob Bradley contract extension.
The Houston Dynamo managed to break a 10 game winless streak on Saturday night with a wild 4-3 victory over the Chicago Fire in Houston. This episode includes post match audio from Brian Ching, Lovell Palmer, Bobby Boswell, Pat Onstad, and Coach Dominic Kinnear's entire press conference.