The Houston Dynamo got their season kicked off at BBVA Stadium last Friday night with a 2-1 win over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes. The Dynamo looked in control for much of the game, but a wonder goal kept the ‘Quakes in it and made for a nail biting finish. Still, three points are three points and here are my three takeaways from Friday night’s opener.
1) The Houston Dynamo were shorthanded on defense and Tab Ramos decided to put Oscar Boniek García in at center back confusing just about everybody. The game plan was largely to press and win the ball in the midfield to take away possession from San Jose which took any pressure off the longtime Dynamo midfielder.