Dynamo Player Spotlight: Recent Episodes
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Get to know the players of the Houston Dynamo as Glenn Davis sits down with a new player each week to find out what makes them tick on and off the field.
On this week's episode of the Player Spotlight, Erik McCue sits down to talk about his trip to MLS All-Star and playing in the Homegrown Game.
On the player spotlight, Adam Lundkvist sits down to talk about the season so far with the Dynamo
Boniek García discusses life in Houston and the importance of his family. Plus, he shares the feeling of sharing the field with his longtime friend and Honduras teammate Maynor Figueroa.
Matias Vera joins Matt Pedersen for the Dynamo Player Spotlight to touch on his journey to Houston and his instant impact on the field. The Argentine midfielder reflects on his friendship with Tomas Martinez and his transition to Space City. Learn more about Matias as he tackles a quick-fire interview at the end of the podcast.
Defender Chris Duvall chats with Zac Emmons about his adjustment to Houston and the Dynamo, the lessons he’s learned from playing with Thierry Henry and DaMarcus Beasley, and the work he’s been able to do as an ambassador for M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Memo Rodriguez looks back at the home win against D.C. United and his goal, coming in off the bench after an early injury to Alberth Elis. The forward also looks ahead to the summer months and the challenges to the team's depth as they anticipate a heavy schedule with players out for the Concacaf Gold Cup.
DaMarcus Beasley sits down with Ben Crook to discuss his retirement announcement and the overwhelming responses he's received. The Houston Dynamo and USMNT legend discusses what memories he cherishes the most from his illustrious career and more.
Kevin Garcia joins Glenn Davis on the Player Spotlight to look at the Dynamo’s red-hot start to the 2019 MLS season. The defender also touched on life off the field and his work with Kids Meals and other community initiatives.
Marlon Hairston sits down with Glenn Davis and discusses his introduction to the beautiful game in Jackson, MS and more.
Maynor Figueroa is no stranger to the Texas Derby – but this will be his first as a member of the Houston Dynamo. The Honduran international makes his debut on the Player’s Spotlight this week to preview Saturday’s match versus FC Dallas. Figueroa also touches on his journey to Houston and his relationship with Boniek García, having shared a locker room with "El Presidente" since their time in Honduras with Olimpia.
The Player Spotlight welcomes Kiki Struna after he went toe-to-toe with Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy last Friday in California. The Slovenian international also takes us to his hometown and life on the border with Italy. Struna reflects on his Serie A debut in a match less than 50 miles from his hometown and the bittersweet victory over Udinese. Life in Houston brings Kiki closer to his passion – the NBA – as he takes in as many games as he can without sacrificing his sleep schedule.
Joe Willis makes his debut on the Player’s Spotlight with Glenn Davis. The University of Denver product takes us back to a crucial moment in his soccer career as a high school student in St. Louis and his path to the professional ranks. Life as a rookie can be challenging and Willis doesn’t hold back as he shares a vivid memory of his rookie year and the battle he faced to earn a contract.
Houston Dynamo midfielder Memo Rodriguez discusses keeping score with a competitive group in training, what players he pays attention to on the global stage, and the influence his mom has had on his life and his career.
A.J. DeLaGarza joins Glenn Davis to discuss his recovery from an ACL tear, his reaction to playing alongside David Beckham, and the impact that his son, Luca, has had on his life and career.
Adam Lundkvist joins Glenn Davis to talk soccer, Sweden and his favorite European league. The Houston Dynamo defender takes us back to his childhood as he developed an appreciation for a sport off the pitch and gives Glenn a history on Sweden's best players.