Holdin Down HTown Soccer Blog

Before we Begin…            Who am I kidding. We are all interested in one thing and one thing only related to this game. So, without further ado… Let’s Address the (Giant) Elephant in the Room... I would be a bad fan to bury the lead and not start with the (controversial?!) ending of the game. So, let’s start there. But first, just in case you weren’t able to watch the game, let’s set the scene for dramatic effect. Entering the sixth (and final) minute of stoppage time in the second half, the Dynamo and the Rapids remained tied nil, nil after a rather tactical (or boring depending on your preference) matchup. The Dynamo parked the bus and seemed content with a draw, while the Rapids continued to push forward and grab the late winner at home. During the 96 th  minute, everything changed when Rapids attacked (sorry I can’t help making a nerd reference when the opportunity presents itself). Apparently, that is when the soccer gods (who are apparently chaotic neutral) decided to introduce

Before we Begin...             I believe that it is only appropriate to start this post with a bit of an introduction. First, thanks for checking out the blog. This is my first ever attempt at starting a blog related to Houston soccer teams. Every time I thought about it, I talked myself out of it. I am glad I finally took the chance. I hope to continue to do this for every Dynamo game and eventually expand to the Dash and DynaDos if time permits or if anyone is interested in contributing.  A little bit about myself. My name is Alexis "El Profe" Croffie (yes, I am corny). I've been a Season Ticket Holder (STH) for the last 10 years and have loved every minute of it (the highs and the incredible lows). I have absolutely no formal knowledge of the game of soccer. I never played (unless you count social leagues, in which case I can play a mean RB), coached, refed, or studied the game in any sort of official capacity. As a matter of fact, I did not even become a soccer fan un