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Houston Dynamo, Vancouver Whitecaps FC Collide Friday: How to Watch

By Chuck Wharton

May 5, 2017; Commerce City, CO, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper David Ousted (1) makes a save in the second half of the match against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
May 5, 2017; Commerce City, CO, USA; Vancouver Whitecaps goalkeeper David Ousted (1) makes a save in the second half of the match against the Colorado Rapids at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Houston Dynamo unbeaten at home. Vancouver Whitecaps FC won their last two consecutive road games. Both squads promise a most watchable MLS game this week.

Both Houston Dynamo and Vancouver Whitecaps FC will roll against each other all night. Vancouver will pose more of a defensive threat. They must back up that threat with a couple of scores to stay in the game.

Getting three points in this one doesn’t grant all the marbles to the winner. But they get to keep shooting.

May 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Dynamo forward Alberth Elis (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half against the Orlando City SC at BBVA Compass Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
May 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Dynamo forward Alberth Elis (17) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half against the Orlando City SC at BBVA Compass Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Houston Dynamo

  • Current Record (W-L-D): 5-3-1, 4th in the West.
  • Last Time Out: Beat Orlando City 4-0 at home.
  • Player to Watch Out For: F Mauro Manotas demonstrating more of what we miss if he doesn’t start. He can get among the team leaders with a score in this match.
  • Why They Win: They roll and roll, with one or two scores on defensive errors. Get a third score on a penalty kick, although fans will be a bit nervous if Manotas is taking it. He missed one to the left last game.
  • Why They Won’t: The team doesn’t hustle back to help the D, at least matching the Whitecaps defensive effort.

Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3):

Mar 2, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Vancouver Whitecaps forward Fredy Montero (12) celebrates his goal with midfielder Russel Tiebert (31) against New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles (31) (not pictured) during the second half at BC Place Stadium. The Vancouver Whitecaps won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 2, 2017; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Vancouver Whitecaps forward Fredy Montero (12) celebrates his goal with midfielder Russel Tiebert (31) against New York Red Bulls goalkeeper Luis Robles (31) (not pictured) during the second half at BC Place Stadium. The Vancouver Whitecaps won 2-0. Mandatory Credit: Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports /

Vancouver Whitecaps FC

  • Current Record (W-L-D): 4-4-1, 6th in West.
  • Last Time Out: Beat Colorado Rapids 1-0 at home.
  • Player to Watch Out For: F Fredy Montero always holds a clinic of sorts for fans. Watch for it. He also plays with intelligence and class, sharing contributions with Cristian Techera and Christian Bolaños.
  • Why They Win: At least two balls in the net, along with heavy defensive pressure gets the points.
  • Why They Won’t: Too nonchalant on passing in the midfield plus confusion in the defensive area, especially if there’s a foul in the penalty area resulting in a shot opportunity.

Projected Starting XI (4-1-4-1):

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Predicted Score:

How to Watch:

  • Where: BBVA Compass Stadium, Houston
  • When: Friday, May 12, 9 p.m. ET
  • Broadcast: KUBE Channel 57, Radio: 650 AM; Radio.com, 1010 AM in Houston; TSN and TSN 1410 in Vancouver; MLS Live.
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