Also pretty cool, Dynamo were hosting the Texas Special Olympics team at BBVA today, had them sign contracts, had lockers fully set up for them and everything. Lots of neat Instagram stories if you follow them.

https://instagr.am/p/BVkwxZhhacA

First off, let me say (and not to brag) that I had the very good fortune of spending a bit more time with him the average fan. I was fortunate enough to play a round of 18 with him. I interviewed him on a radio show for nearly 2 hours and asked him all sorts of questions from who was the worst USMNT manager of all time (his response...he shares his name with an island) to blonde or brunette (brunette). He is an amazingly intelligent coach, person, and a fantastic human being.

I think the timing of his firing is curious. I thought his hiring was curious. I think in general, SJ is going through somewhat of identity change similar to what Houston was/is going through. I think in a lot of ways, the "new" MLS (or version 3.0/4.0 depending on who you ask) has proved a tougher nut to crack than his glory days with SJ and Houston. SJ hasn't made the playoffs the last two years and they aren't exactly lighting it up this season. But firing him after a win that took them into the playoff zone is weird. It effectively demonstrates that he should have been let go after the end of last season as it wasn't necessarily on the field results that did him in but rather "the larger picture".

I'll be really interested to see what happens next. He was once a name you heard mentioned as a potential USMNT coach and now he'll probably have a hard time getting another MLS gig. Hard to believe he's only 49 years old as his greatest success came 10+ years ago and the last several years have been pretty barren for him. That said, I think he'll get another shot in time and I hope he kills it when he does.

I loved everything about that testimonial. Landon was a perfect heel keeper for the team opposite Ching. The whole thing was just great.