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Sunday, November 18, 2007

Victory For Ex-QPR John Spencer in the MLS Final

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Victory today for John Spencer's Houston Dynamos who beat the New England Revolution 2-1 at RFK Stadium in Washington DC. (Spencer is the Dynamos' Assistant Coach). Match Report See: " Dynamo Assistant Coach - An Interview with HOU Asst Coach John Spencer I Watch! >

Before the game: John Spencer Interviewed

Houston Chronicle: " Relaxed and ready -About to play their second MLS Cup in as many years, the Dynamo show all the signs of a team that knows what lies ahead.
"Just looking at the guys, I think the biggest difference from last year to this year is how relaxed the guys are, to be honest," assistant coach John Spencer said. "Last year, the team was a new franchise (to Houston) and they were more on edge to win a championship as Houston Dynamo players.
"This year we feel confident and we definitely think we deserve to be here."
In just his second year as an assistant, Spencer, too, is enjoying the trip back a bit more. "Last year was a lot more frantic," he said. "This year it has been cruise control. Houston Chronicle

Also involved in the MLS this season: Danny Dichio (a couple of whose goals are in the running for Goal of The Season ); almost QPR Wanchope, who has just announced his retirement; and Steve Morrow, whose Dallas team was defeated in the preceding round by John Spencer's Houston team).