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Dynamo Repeats as MLS Champ

Posted Nov 18, 07 9:18 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – Houston rallied to win their second straight MLS final, knocking off New England, 2-1. The Dynamo did its damage in the second half on goals by Joseph Ngwenya and finals MVP Dwayne De Rosario. De Rosario's cross set up Ngwenya's goal, which the striker hit after a mortifying whiff. De Rosario's score was a rare header.

The Dynamo became the fourth Houston team to repeat as champs in their league, following the Oilers, Rockets, and Comets, and they are the first club to repeat in the MLS since DC United (96-97). Revolution forward Taylor Twellman hit the first finals goal in New England history.

Source Houston Chronicle

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Houston Dynamo's Dwayne De Rosario holds up the MVP trophy after the MLS Cup championship soccer game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, in Washington . The Dynamo defeated the New England Revolution 2 -1 to win...   (Associated Press)
Members of the Houston Dynamo celebrate with the championship trophy after the MLS Cup championship soccer game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, in Washington . Holding the trophy is team caption Wade Barrett....   (Associated Press)
New England Revolution's Avery John sits on the field after the MLS Cup championship soccer game Sunday, Nov. 18, 2007, in Washington . The Houston Dynamo defeated the Revolution 2 -1 to win the MLS Cup...   (Associated Press)
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