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Welcome to the Orange & Blueprints Podcast - your go-to spot for everything Houston Dash and women’s soccer in the Bayou City!

Manny and Diego are back to break down the Houston Dash’s wild midweek clash against San Diego Wave. In a bizarre match, San Diego’s goalkeeper struggles helped Houston stay alive and find goals, turning what seemed like an unlikely result into a potential statement win. But just when it looked like the Dash would walk away with all three points, San Diego struck deep into added time to force a dramatic 2-2 draw. The episode also highlights rookie Kate Faasse opening her scoring account for Houston, while Kat Rader continued her impressive start to her first season with the club. Now, the Dash turn their attention to Angel City, whom they’ll face for the second time in 2026 — this time at Shell Energy Stadium. Manny and Diego preview the matchup, discuss key storylines, and give their predictions for how the contest could unfold.

From roster chatter and league-wide storylines to big-picture Dash talk, we’ve got you covered. The new season is getting closer, and we’re excited to ride it with you every step of the way. Stick around for all things Houston Dash and women’s soccer—it’s shaping up to be a fun one.

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Welcome back to the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! This week, the guys break down Houston Dynamo’s tough 3-0 loss to Real Salt Lake in Sandy, Utah, as heavy rotation ahead of a huge matchup against Vancouver impacted the squad.

Houston bounced back in dramatic fashion with a home win over the league leaders in a match that had everything, including a red card to Vancouver’s goalkeeper and a scary collision that saw Diadie Samassékou leave by ambulance.

Next up, the Dynamo face St. Louis CITY SC in the U.S. Open Cup before wrapping up league play against the LA Galaxy ahead of the World Cup pause. Oh, and yes, Dynamo 2 is still undefeated.

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Welcome to the Orange & Blueprints Podcast - your go-to spot for everything Houston Dash and women’s soccer in the Bayou City!

Manny and Diego are back to discuss the current struggles of the Houston Dash. Since the last episode, Houston has lost three straight matches to the Utah Royals FC, Denver Summit FC, and Kansas City Current, extending the club’s winless streak to five games. The bigger concern is the offense. The Dash have scored just one goal during that stretch, and it came from a penalty. Houston has clearly missed Makenzy Robbe since her season ending injury, while top scorer Kiki Van Zanten has also missed the last two matches through injury. Now the Dash return home for matches against San Diego Wave FC and Angel City FC as Fabrice Gautrat looks for a response from his team.

From roster chatter and league-wide storylines to big-picture Dash talk, we’ve got you covered. The new season is getting closer, and we’re excited to ride it with you every step of the way. Stick around for all things Houston Dash and women’s soccer—it’s shaping up to be a fun one.

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Welcome to another Orange Talk episode of the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! We’re joined by Lawrence Ennali to discuss Houston Dynamo FC’s mindset after a tough result against Real Salt Lake, the challenge of facing an in-form Vancouver Whitecaps FC side, and the push to end the home stretch on a positive note before the World Cup break. We also talk about Ennali’s transition into a deeper defensive role, his growth this season, his memorable goal against the Colorado Rapids, and his developing chemistry with Jack McGlynn. Plus, Lawrence shares his thoughts on life in Houston and what he hopes fans see in his game.

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Welcome back to the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! This week, the guys break down Houston Dynamo’s dominant 4-1 road win over LAFC on primetime TV, highlighted by a brace from Jack McGlynn and another complete team performance. Houston looked sharp defensively, capitalized on long-range chances, and extended their hot streak to six wins in their last seven matches.

The crew also previews Houston’s upcoming trip to Real Salt Lake before the team returns home to face Vancouver ahead of the FIFA World Cup break. Plus, a discussion on Dynamo 2 and how the academy pipeline is finally starting to show real promise for the club’s future.

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Welcome to another Orange Talk episode of the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! We’re joined by Jeremy Hurdle to discuss Houston Dynamo 2’s unbeaten run, the team’s defensive discipline, and the balance between development and winning in MLS NEXT Pro. We also dive into the growth of young players like Gilberto Rivera, Pedro Cruz, and Matthew Arana, the evolving pathway from the academy to the first team, and the challenge ahead against St. Louis CITY2. Plus, Coach Hurdle shares what success looks like for this group by the end of the season.

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Welcome to another Orange Talk episode of the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! We’re joined by Houston Dynamo head coach Ben Olsen to talk about the team’s identity early in the 2026 season, the evolution of the squad, and the challenge of staying consistent through injuries and rotation. We also discuss preparing for Los Angeles FC on the road, the importance of the U.S. Open Cup, developing young players, and what he hopes fans feel when they watch this group compete.

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Welcome back to the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! This week, the guys break down a pair of gritty Houston victories, starting with a dramatic showdown against Louisville City FC and a hard-fought result against the Colorado Rapids.

Houston was pushed to the brink midweek, needing a last-minute equalizer from Erik Sviatchenko to keep their hopes alive against Louisville. That goal sent the match into extra time, where Ezequiel Ponce stepped up to deliver the winner and punch Houston’s ticket to the quarterfinals, where they’ll face St. Louis City SC.

Then on Saturday, Houston got their revenge against Colorado, grinding out a disciplined 1–0 win at Shell Energy Stadium. The result marks five wins in their last six matches, a clear sign this team is hitting form at the right time.

Now, all eyes turn to Sunday’s clash with Los Angeles FC, as Houston looks to keep the momentum rolling heading into the upcoming World Cup break.

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All that and much more in this episode!

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Welcome to the Orange & Blueprints Podcast - your go-to spot for everything Houston Dash and women’s soccer in the Bayou City!

After a lengthy National Women's Soccer League break, Manny and Diego discuss the return of the Houston Dash to league play. The team has struggled to regain momentum, falling 1–0 to the North Carolina Courage and playing to a 0–0 draw against Seattle Reign FC, both matches held at Shell Energy Stadium. With little time to regroup, the Dash must quickly find their rhythm as they head into a midweek clash against the Utah Royals FC in Salt Lake City. They’ll then return home on Saturday to host the newly debuted Denver Summit at Shell Energy Stadium. Manny and Diego break down all the key takeaways and what lies ahead for Houston.

From roster chatter and league-wide storylines to big-picture Dash talk, we’ve got you covered. The new season is getting closer, and we’re excited to ride it with you every step of the way. Stick around for all things Houston Dash and women’s soccer—it’s shaping up to be a fun one.

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Welcome back to the Bayou City Soccer Podcast! This week, the guys are joined by Leenser Thomas, aka DynaStats, to break down a busy two-game stretch for the Houston Dynamo.

Houston opened the week on a high note with a midweek win over San Diego, then hit the road for a tough result against Texas rivals Austin FC. A big portion of the discussion centers on the scoring drought from two of the team’s highest-paid players, DP forwards Ezequiel Ponce and Mateusz Bogusz, who have combined for just one goal and one assist through nine regular-season matches.

The episode wraps up with a look ahead to the upcoming U.S. Open Cup clash against Louisville City, asking whether Houston can avoid a cup upset, and DynaStats gives his take on the best possible lineup based on current availability heading into this weekend’s matchup with the Colorado Rapids.

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All that and much more in this episode!

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