Dynamo career: Seventh year – 145 GP, 123 GS, 54 G, 19 A Traded back to Houston on 2/16/11 after Montreal selected Ching in 2011 Expansion draft. Original Dynamo player and all-time leading scorer. The forward led or tied for the team lead in goals in five consecutive seasons (2007-2011) and set a franchise and personal record with 13 goals in 2008. United States international (45 caps, 11 goals)
2012 MLS: 19 GP, 12 GS, 1126 mins, 3 G, 3 A 2011 MLS: 20 GP, 15 GS, 1,242 mins, 5 G, 1 A Appeared as a substitute in last six games Drew and converted a game-winning penalty in the 83rd minute vs. Philadelphia on 6/30, his first goal at BBVA Compass Stadium and the 20th game-winning goal of his career Start at Vancouver on 6/10 was his 200th MLS appearance, 137 of which are with the Dynamo (second on all-time Dynamo list) Assisted on Will Bruin’s goal at Chicago, marking his 25th assist in all competitions for Dynamo Started opening day on 3/11 for the sixth time in seven years with Houston 2011: Was limited to 1,242 minutes in 20 appearances due to injury (hamstring, ribs, foot and adductor), the lowest minute total of his Houston career, but still tied for team lead with five goals Last goal: 7/15/12 vs. D.C. United Last assist: 6/23/12 at Montreal Last two-goal game: 7/30/11 vs. Seattle Last hat trick: 8/21/10 vs. Chicago (2 in MLS career) DF 5-5 154 26 COREY ASHE Born: 3/14/86, Orange County, CA Age: 26 Last Club: University of North Carolina Dynamo career: Sixth year – 149 GP, 95 GS, 1 G, 12 A Career midfielder switched to left back early in 2011 season and earned MLS All-Star selection
2012 MLS: 19 GP, 19 GS, 1677 mins, 0 G, 1 A 2011 MLS: 32 GP, 30 GS, 2,617 mins, 0 G, 0 A
Has started 13 consecutive games, longest start streak since 14 starts 9/22/10 - 5/4/11 Start vs. Portland on 5/15 was Ashe’s 137th MLS regular season appearance to move to second on the Dynamo all-time list Earned assist on Bruin’s second goal at D.C. at 4/28 Missed San Jose game on 3/17 with strained left hamstring 2011: Began season at right midfield but became starter at left back, starting 28 games Named MLS All-Star for the first time Last goal: 9/22/09 vs. Árabe Unido (CCL) Last assist: 4/28/12 at D.C. United 27 BONIEK GARCIA MF 5-9 159 I Born: 9/4/84, Tegucigalpa, Honduras Age: 27 Last Club: C.D. Olimpia (Honduras) 2003-06, 2007-12 Other Clubs: C.D. Marathón (Honduras) 2006-2007 Dynamo career: 2012 debut Acquired: Transfer from C.D. Olimpia on June 7, 2012 Versatile two-way midfielder who is a fixture for the Honduran national team (69 caps)
2012 MLS: 6 GP, 6 GS, 540 mins, 1 G, 2 A MLS Team of the Week (Week 19) Scored first MLS goal on 7/17 vs. D.C., with header from Andre Hainault cross (first headed goal of his career); also recorded assist on Bruin’s goal Dynamo are undefeated (4-0-2) since his debut Has played 90 minutes in all six MLS games MLS debut in start vs. Philadelphia on 6/30, played 90 minutes at right wing Capable of playing right midfield, right back and attacking midfield positions Made 115 appearances for Olimpia, scoring 14 goals Played in 14 CONCACAF Champions League matches from 2008-2011, scored two goals, advanced to quarterfinals of 2010-11 CCL tournament