The Dynamo's mid-season coaching change has meant different things for different players. For Collen Warner, it has meant a new opportunity.
When Warner arrived via a trade March 1, he was expected to compete with Ricardo Clark and Alex Lima as players tasked with anchoring the midfield. Once Wade Barrett took over as the interim coach, however, he threw Warner into that role all by himself.
The early returns have been positive. The Dynamo hope for more of that Saturday at BBVA Compass Stadium when they once again use a defense-first lineup against the Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia Union.