The Dynamo have experienced a few ups and downs the past week by following up a disastrous come-from-ahead loss to the Portland Timbers last Sunday with a mid-week triumph over rivals Sporting Kansas City in the US Open Cup. Finishing up a two game home stand the Dynamo need a strong performance and points on the table to keep their MLS playoff hopes alive. Their opponents, the Philadelphia Union, currently sit atop the table in the Eastern Conference after a very strong first half of the season.