The Dynamo acquired Cristian Maidana and Andrew Wenger via trade from the Philadelphia Union on Monday, the first day of the trade window. On the one-year anniversary of his appointment as Dynamo head coach, HoustonDynamo.com spoke with Owen Coyle about the big trade and his view of the roster 88 days before the start of the 2016 season.
Houston Dynamo.com: Maidana finished tied for second in MLS with 15 assists last season. Beginning with the Argentine, what did you see in the player to make this move?
Owen Coyle: “Cristian Maidana is a player I’ve admired for years.