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History of El CapitÁn

Related Topics: El Capitan, FC Dallas, Derby

Every year, the Houston Dynamo face off against their northern rival, FC Dallas, in a series of games known as the Texas Derby. State pride isn't the only thing on the line as these cross-state adversaries battle it out, but rather than fighting for a trophy, these Texas teams fight for the right to take home El Capitán, a replica 19th century mountain howitzer cannon that's awarded to the winner of the season series.

Former Houston Dynamo player and current Houston Dash assistant coach Eddie Robinson fires El Capitu00e1n before the Dynamo take on Sporting Kansas City on Nov. 4, 2012 at BBVA Compass Stadium.
Former Houston Dynamo player and current Houston Dash assistant coach Eddie Robinson fires El Capitán before the Dynamo take on Sporting Kansas City on Nov.