Breakfast Links - September 27, 2023
(image via Houston Dynamo FC)
Queremos la Copa, Queremos la Copa, Queremeos ser Campeon! The Lamar Hunt US Open Cup Final is tonight, and it will be the most viewed match in US Open Cup History! Here’s hoping that the Houston Dynamo can make us proud and bring the Trophy home! Here is your midweek update to get your morning going with our Breakfast Links.
Houston
Houston Dynamo FC travels to Fort Lauderdale to face Inter Miami in the US Open Cup Final. Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM on CBS Sports Network and Telemundo. Below is a list of official Watch Parties you can attend to enjoy this game with your fellow Houstonians!
Senate Avenue Brewing Company
Address: 16000 Dillard Dr Suite F, Jersey Village, TX 77040
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Texas Tailgate
Address: 2401 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77003
Hours: 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Pitch 25
Address: 2120 Walker St, Houston, TX 77003
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Eureka Heights
Address: 941 W 18th St, Houston, TX 77008
Hours: 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m
MLS NEXT Pro announced yesterday the matchups for the opening round of the 2023 MLS NEXT Pro playoffs. As part of the new postseason format, which included a “pick-your-opponent" structure for the first two rounds, No. 7 seeded Houston Dynamo 2 was selected by No. 2 seeded Tacoma Defiance. The two teams will face off on Sunday, October 1 at Starfire Sports Complex Tukwila, Wash. Kickoff is slated for 9 PM and the game will stream live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV.
Make sure you check out the latest episodes of the Bayou City Soccer Podcast, available everywhere you get your podcasts!
Major League Soccer
LAFC’s remarkable 2022 MLS Cup-Supporters’ Shield double had plenty of pundits predicting an even bigger trophy haul for the Black & Gold this year. However, as captain Carlos Vela acknowledged on the eve of Wednesday’s Campeones Cup clash against Liga MX powerhouse Tigres UANL (10 PM | MLS Season Pass), things haven’t quite gone according to plan.
Seattle Sounders FC, ahead of their 50th anniversary in 2024, have unveiled a brand evolution that includes a new crest and associated marks alongside a refreshed color palette.
Around the World
Casemiro scored one goal and set up another as holders Manchester United kicked off their League Cup defense with a 3-0 home win over top-flight rivals Crystal Palace in the third round at Old Trafford on Tuesday.
Barcelona fought back twice to secure a 2-2 draw at Mallorca on Tuesday, maintaining their unbeaten start to the LaLiga season, and might have had more if a penalty given to teenager Lamine Yamal hadn't been overturned by VAR.
Dutch champions Feyenoord wasted no time in adding to the troubles of Ajax and ended up beating their hosts 4-0 when the two clubs on Wednesday completed their Eredivisie tie was halted at the weekend. Feyenoord's Mexican international striker Santiago Gimenez added another goal to complete his hat-trick as the two sides played out the remaining 34 minutes behind closed doors at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam.
