Houston Dynamo, D.C. United play to scoreless draw

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By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2016 TexSport Publications

HOUSTON, TEXAS (June 18, 2016) Battling for 90-plus minutes at BBVA Compass Stadium on Saturday, June 18, 2016 in Houston, neither the Houston Dynamo nor D.C. United could get the ball into the net and as a result, fought to a scoreless draw in front 19,774 fans on Star Wars Night. The draw gives both teams one point in the standings. The Dynamo are now 3-7-5 (14 points) while D.C. United posts a 4-6-5 (17 points) after 15 games in the 2016 season.

In 23 meetings, the Dynamo holds a 13-6 advantage, with four draws. In 12 meetings at home, Houston posts a 9-1 advantage with two draws. The match was the only regular season meeting between the two teams in 2016. The game was the third consecutive draw for the Dynamo under interim head coach Wade Barrett, after the resignation of Owen Coyle on May 25. The Star Wars theme of the game drew many fans decked out in shirts paying homage to the movie series, with many dressed in costumes of the favorite Star Wars character.

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With their 3-7-5 record, the Dynamo currently reside in last place of the Western Conference while D.C. United is in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. The Colorado Rapids currently lead the west with a 9-2-4 record, while the Philadelphia Union is in first place in the east with a 6-4-5 record. Next up for the Dynamo is a Sunday, June 26 matchup against the Portland Timbers at Providence Park. They return to BBVA Compass Stadium on Wednesday, June 29 to face Sporting Kansas City in the Round of 16 of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.

Houston falls to D.C. United 3-1; eliminated from post-season contention

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during their Sunday match against D.C. United.

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By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2014 TexSport Publications

HOUSTON, TEXAS (October 12, 2014) After a one hour, 12 minute weather delay, the Houston Dynamo and D. C.  United came back on the field and continued their game which saw United score three goals to drop the Dynamo by the score of 3-1 on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at BBVA Compass Stadium in Houston.

The Dynamo came into the game sitting four points out of the fifth place and the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.

With the loss, the Dynamo were eliminated from the post-season; the first time since 2010 and the second time in club history.

After a good start, game was sent into the weather delay in the 22^nd minute when officials made the decision to clear the field and the stands due to hazardous weather moving through downtown Houston.

After the 72 minute delay, which saw heavy rain, thunder, and lightning, both teams returned to the field, for a 15-minute warmup before the restart.

D.C.  United got on the scoreboard on the 41^st minute when defender Taylor Kemp knocked the ball past Dynamo goalkeeper Tyler Deric.

They added their second goal of the day when forward Fabian Espindola raised half the field, eluding Dynamo defenders to sail the ball into the net for an uncontested goal.

Houston got their goal in the 83^rd minute on a penalty kick by Giles Barnes. D.C United came right back four minutes later with a goal by Eddie Johnson.

The Dynamo have two games remaining, against New England on Thursday, October 16 and against Chicago on Friday, October 24.