The Houston Dynamo haven't been satisfied with their play, but some time at home could help them get on track. The Dynamo look to stay undefeated at their new stadium when they meet FC Dallas on Saturday night.
After taking last Thursday and Friday off from training, FC Dallas returned to the practice field in Frisco on Monday morning and besides Blas Perez and Carlos Rodriguez, both of whom are with the Panamanian national team, there were several other players absent from the session.
Here’s the latest on the FC Dallas injury situation after training Friday according to FCD head coach Schellas Hyndman. F FABIAN CASTILLO (left ankle sprain) Hyndman’s take: We put him out there today.
This weekend's matchup between FC Dallas and the visiting Philadelphia Union has lost plenty of luster with Brek Shea and Freddy Adu unavailable for their struggling teams. Those key midfielders are suspended for Saturday night's game, with both clubs hoping to end three-game losing streaks.
FC Dallas has been shut out in two straight matches, part of a lengthy victory drought since its best stretch of the season. That mirrors what's happened to the Columbus Crew. Meeting for the only time this season, Dallas and Columbus will each try to snap a five-game winless streak Saturday night at Crew Stadium.
FC Dallas will look to end its two-game losing streak and secure their first road win of 2012 on Saturday night against Columbus at Crew Stadium. Here are five quick hits on the game: 1. Shea starting or not -- Dallas coach Schellas Hyndman confirmed Thursday that Brek Shea will make the trip to Columbus.
FC Dallas head coach Schellas Hyndman was asked about what is always a point of contention in Frisco these days, his injury situation. Here are some updates: Captain Ugo Ihemelu (concussion symptoms) Hyndman: He’s going through the protocols.
The injuries continue to pile up for FC Dallas. This time it's defender and captain Ugo Ihemelu who mysteriously showed up on today's MLS injury report as being "out" with concussion symptoms. Here's FCD complete list: FC DALLAS -- OUT: MF David Ferreira (R foot surgery); MF Ricardo Villar (R foot strain); MF Andrew Wiedeman (sports hernia repair); MF Carlos Rodriguez (L elbow dislocation); MF Bobby Warshaw (R foot fracture); DF Ugo Ihemelu (concussion symptoms); QUESTIONABLE: MF Brek Shea (L foot turf toe) Concussion symptoms is not something you want to see in a player who has had a concussion before.
On the field, Drew Moor is combative, tough, and doesn't back down from anyone. Drew was traded from Dallas to Colorado for Ugo Ihemelu back in 2009. Off the field, Moor is one of the true nice guys in sports.
After FC Dallas beat the Montreal Impact, 2-1 at home a week ago Saturday, head coach Schellas Hyndman acknowledged the recent strong form shown by George John at center back. The native of Washington state came into this season at quite a disadvantage, having not been with the club for the bulk of preseason as he was on loan to second-division English side West Ham United.
