Houston Dynamo make tough, yet necessary, decision to trade Brad Davis

Troy Wayrynen-USA TODAY SportsIt is always hard to let go of someone so honored and well respected, but the Dynamo's decision to trade six-time All-Star Brad Davis was a good one.

In all sports, it happens occasionally: legends and their clubs publicly part ways in a manner that has an aura of bad blood. Peyton Manning leaving the Indianapolis Colts for the Denver Broncos was one example; another could be Landon Donovan and the US national team. When it comes time for an accomplished player to leave the organization they did so much for, it tends to be a bit controversial.

But in other instances, the two sides come to a mutual agreement without all the fuss. The Houston Dynamo did exactly…