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June 19, 2006 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Houston Dynamo FC News Release


HOUSTON, TX- (Monday, June 19, 2006) - Houston Dynamo returned to its winning ways on Saturday, defeating Real Salt Lake, 2-1, at Robertson Stadium.

Houston Dynamo scored at the 36th minute, courtesy of Brian Mullan's first goal of the season. Mullan scored after a missed penalty kick by Ronald Cerritos, with a strong cross to the far post. At the 83rd minute, it was Alejandro Moreno who scored the second goal of the night, and his second of the year, off a great cross by Mullan. This was also Mullan's third assist of the year.

With this much needed victory, the second in the last three games, the Dynamo continue to hold the second spot in the Western Conference, with 21 points. Houston will not play at home again until Tuesday, July 4, when the Columbus Crew come to town.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Houston Dynamo (6-3-3) will embark on a two-game road trip against Western Conference foes. First up, is a visit to MLS Cup Champions LA Galaxy (2-10-2) on Saturday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m., C.T. Houston beat the Galaxy 2-1 in their first game against each other on June 3. This game can be seen locally on Fox Sports Southwest. The last game of the trip will be on Wednesday, June 28, against Chivas USA (5-5-1), also in Los Angeles. The game is also scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m., C.T.

WAY TO GO, WONDO!

Houston Dynamo midfielder Chris Wondolowski is on fire! "Wondo" scored all three goals of the Dynamo's reserves 3-1 win over Real Salt Lake. His goals came at the 14th minute (assisted by Marcus Storey), 18th minute (unassisted), and 53rd minute (assisted by Julian Nash). Wondolowski now leads all Houston Dynamo reserve players with 6 goals in 5 Reserve League games played.

JOIN THE HOUSTON DYNAMO THIS 4TH OF JULY!

If you enjoy sports, barbeque, and a great concert, well, you're in luck! For as low as $88, you and your family can have access to our 4th of July Extravaganza. This includes four game tickets to the Houston Dynamo vs. Columbus Crew game, and four passes to the July 4th Backyard Barbeque, featuring live entertainment, all-you-can-eat BBQ, and pre-game activities from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m..

Celebrations will continue with an aerial exhibition and a military flyover, prior to kick off at 7:30 PM (CT). The Houston Dynamo will take on Eastern Conference opponent, the Columbus Crew, for the first time this season. After the game, there will be a post-game concert by Country Singer Roger Creager, where fans can celebrate the game with friends and family. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please contact the Houston Dynamo, at 713-276-7500, or log on to www.houstondynamo.com.

COME WATCH THE DYNAMO AND ALL THE WORLD CUP ACTION

The Bull and Bear Tavern and Eatery is the official site of Houston Dynamo's away game viewing parties. Make sure you arrive early for the best seats. Drink specials, t-shirt giveaways and opportunities to sign-up for the chance to win great Dynamo merchandise are available. Plus, you can catch all the World Cup action from June 9th-July 9th. The Bull and Bear Tavern is located at 11980 Westheimer Rd, Suite A, Houston, TX 77077. For more information, call (281) 496-6655.

SEND YOUR FAVORITE DYNAMO PLAYERS TO THE ALL STAR GAME!

Voting to the 2006 MLS All-Star Game in Chicago is now open to soccer fans all over Houston. This is your chance to send Brian Ching, Dwayne De Rosario, Pat Onstad, Alejandro Moreno, or any of your favorite players to play against defending Premiere League Champion, Chelsea FC. To vote, log on to www.houstondynamo.com. Fans may vote up to 10 times a day.

HOUSTON DYNAMO IN THE COMMUNITY

On Thursday, June 22, from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Brian Mullan will be at the 15th Annual Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee at The Kinkaid School, 201 Kinkaid School Drive, Houston, TX 77024. He will be there to meet and greet the participants.

On Saturday, June 24th, from 12 to 1:30 p.m., Mike Chabala will make an appearance at the Community Health Choice event, located at the Centro Familiar Cristano, 11000 Dairy Ashford, Sugar Land, TX 77478. There, he will sign autographs, and meet and greet those who assist.

On Saturday, July 1st, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Dwayne De Rosario and Stuart Holden will be at Performance SAAB, located at 10505 Southwest Freeway. Both players will be talking soccer and signing autographs for Performance SAAB.

KINNEAR'S CONVERSATION

Houston Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear will be answering fans' questions every week of the 2006 season via the Houston Dynamo web site, www.houstondynamo.com. Fans can submit questions by navigating to the "Fans" section of the website, and clicking on the link "Kinnear's Conversation" on the right hand side of the page. Selected questions will be answered in an online article every Thursday.

CHECK OUT THE DYNAMO ON TV AND RADIO

Houston Dynamo Coach Dominic Kinnear will be this week's guest on ESPN 790 AM's Dynamo Power Hour, which will air on Monday, June 19, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. Coach Kinnear will discuss the teams' performance in their match against Real Salt Lake, and the upcoming contests against the Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA.

TV Informa 43's "Dynamo TV", is your best source for Dynamo-related news and information. The show airs Tuesday, May 30; from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. Danny Gonzalez and Mirko Castillo will talk about Houston Dynamo's performance against Real Salt Lake last Saturday, and the upcoming match against the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Radio Concierto 101.7 FM's "La Hora del Dynamo" gives you one full hour of everything you need to know about the Houston Dynamo. Hosted by Dagoberto Puello, Daniel Mejia, Hector Lopez, and Ricardo Palacio, the show features interviews and in-depth coverage of anything and everything related to the Dynamo. The show airs every Friday, from 8 to 9 p.m.

Alex Soler has the Dynamo covered. Every Thursday, from 9:00 to 10: 00 a.m., he gives in-depth coverage of the team in his show "Cadena Deportiva", which airs on KYST 920 AM. This Thursday, Soler will have information related to the World Cup and Major League Soccer, as well as live interviews with directors of local soccer leagues. On Sunday, it's "La Media Hora del Dynamo" in La Tremenda 1010 AM, from 7:30 to 8:00 a.m. On this show, Alex talks about the previous night's game, featuring interviews with the Dynamo's outstanding player of the game and in-depth analysis of the game.

FOUR-GAME AND GROUP TICKET PACKS ON SALE FOR THE BARCELONA GAME

Group buyers to the FC Barcelona game on August 9 can start purchasing their tickets today! Gain early access to the game when you purchase 20 or more tickets to the August 9 doubleheader and match that quantity with the same number of seats to a Houston Dynamo regular season game. This exclusive window will close on Monday, June 26, 2006, at 6:00 PM. This package may be purchased through the Houston Dynamo Ticket Office, by calling 713-276-7500.

Fans may also purchase a special Dynamo Four-Game Pack. The package includes the FC Barcelona game, and three regular season Dynamo games of their choice at Robertson Stadium. The Four-Game pack prices range from $80-$183. This exclusive opportunity will be available until tickets go on sale to the general public on June 27. For more information, please call the Houston Dynamo Ticket Office, at 713-276-7500.

"LA DOCE"

"La Doce", the new "Dynamo Barra Official." is now in full swing. This new cheering section is located in section 217 of Robertson stadium, and tickets cost $12. Fans can reserve seats by calling (713) 276-7500, logging on to www.houstondynamo.com, or by visiting any Ticketmaster location.

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