21 HUNTER FREEMAN
DF 5-11 175
Born: 1/8/85, Tyler, TX Age: 26 Last Club: IK Start (Norway) Experienced defender and Texas native acquired in the offseason after two years in Norway. MLS: 23 GP, 22 GS, 1,909 mins, 1 G, 2 A Reserves: 4 GS, 337 mins, 0 G, 0 A Career Playoffs: 2 GS, 180 mins, 0 G, 0 A (2007 w. NY) Regular at right back much of the season before shifting to substitute role in September Scored late game-winning goal in goal-line scramble in 1-0 win vs. NE on 4/17 Assisted on Cam Weaver’s goal with long throw-in to clinch 4-1 win vs. DC on 4/29 Made his 100th career MLS appearance in 1-1 tie vs. KC on 7/16 Returned to starting lineup in 3-1 win vs. SEA on 7/30 and contributed assist with deft pass to Colin Clark to set up third goal Last start: 9/10/11 at Kansas City Last goal: 4/17/11 vs. New England Last assist: 7/30/11 vs. Seattle Last yellow card: 8/17/11 at New England Last MLS red card: 8/26/06 at Chicago (w. COL)
24 TYLER DERIC
GK 6-3 195 HG
Born: 8/30/88, Houston, TX Last Club: Dynamo Academy First ever Academy product who served as No. 2 goalkeeper after strong outings in 2010.
Age: 23
Reserves: 10 GS, 900 mins, 1.10 GAA, 6 shutouts, 6-4-0 Served as Tally Hall’s backup throughout 2011 season Open Cup: Started qualifier vs. KC on 4/6 and turned in strong performance with four saves, including point-blank stop on Omar Bravo, as Dynamo lost 1-0 in extra time Other: Played 90 minutes in Dynamo Charities Cup vs. Bolton Wanderers on 7/20 and made four saves in 2-0 loss Played 90 minutes in 3-0 friendly win vs. Monterrey on 9/4 and made four saves to earn first shutout of the season
Reserves: Led MLS Reserve League with six shutouts while playing every minute of all 10 games Last start: 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC) Last shutout: 10/16/10 at San Jose Most saves (‘11): 4, 4/6/11 vs. Sporting KC (USOC) Most saves (Career): 5, 10/23/10 vs. Seattle
25 BRIAN CHING
FW 6-1 195
Born: 5/24/78, Haleiwa, HI Last Club: San Jose Earthquakes Dynamo all-time leading scorer and team captain. United States international (45 caps, 11 goals).
Age: 33
MLS: 20 GP, 15 GS, 1,242 mins, 5 G, 1 A Career Playoffs: 18 GP, 16 GS, 1,530 mins, 7 G, 1 A Was limited to 1,242 minutes in 20 appearances due to injury, the lowest minute total of his Houston career, but still tied for team lead with five goals Has missed time with injuries to hamstring, ribs, foot, and adductor Made first start at NY on 4/2 but left game in first half after two collisions with goalkeeper Bouna Coundoul Made second start on 6/25 at DC and inspired club to come-from-behind 2-2 tie by drawing a penalty kick and scoring dramatic game-tying goal with header in 89th minute Notched first assist of season with difficult through ball to Danny Cruz for opening goal in 2-0 win vs. TFC on 7/9 Ejected in 1-1 tie vs. KC on 7/16 Returned and keyed 3-1 win vs. SEA on 7/30, contributing to Colin Clark’s first goal and notching two of his own -- a header and a back-post one-timer -- to reach 75 goals in his MLS career Scored eventual game-winning goal in 2-1 win vs. POR on 8/14, curling in a right-footed shot inside the penalty area Tied game at 1-1 with one-time finish in dramatic 3-2 win vs. RSL on 8/20, his fourth goal in five games Last goal: 8/20/11 vs. Real Salt Lake Last assist: 7/9/11 vs. Toronto FC Last yellow card: 8/21/10 vs. Chicago Last red card: 7/16/11 vs. Kansas City