Dynamo announce awards at House of Blues
With players, coaches, front office, fans, and sponsors in attendance, the Dynamo honored award winners ranging from Dynamo Academy players to first team regulars to Dynamo Girls. Proceeds from the event, which included a silent auction, will benefit such Dynamo Charities partners as the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, the YMCA of Greater Houston, the Dynamo Academy Scholarship Program, and the Kicks For Kids program.
Stuart Holden and Brian Ching were the only players to win repeat awards from 2008, with Holden winning the USSF Humanitarian of the Year prize and Ching winning the Budweiser Golden Boot honor for the second straight year. Holden was also honored with the Fans' Choice Award.
Several players had outstanding plays honored in addition to their body of work: goalkeeper Pat Onstad won Save of the Year for his save of a penalty kick and rebound on April 19 and was also named Ironman of the Year; defender Geoff Cameron won Defensive Play of the Year for his bicycle kick clearance on October 18 and was also named Defender of the Year; and midfielder Brad Davis won Goal of the Year for his game-winner on September 19 and was also named Most Valuable Player.
The full list of Dynamo Awards winners:
Newcomer of the Year: Cam Weaver
Goal of the Year: Brad Davis, September 19 vs. Real Salt Lake
Dynamo Academy Player of the Year: Sebastien Ibeagha
Dynamo Academy Players' Player of the Year: Reagan Haisler
Game of the Year: May 30, Dynamo 3, Toronto FC 0
Defender of the Year: Geoff Cameron
Fan of the Year: Jason "Sarge" Milner
Save of the Year: Pat Onstad, April 19 vs. Colorado
Team Spirit Award: Luisa Baquero (Dynamo Girls)
USSF Humanitarian of the Year: Stuart Holden
Ironman of the Year: Pat Onstad (most MLS minutes played)
Young Player of the Year: Andrew Hainault (U-23)
Budweiser Golden Boot: Brian Ching (most MLS goals)
Defensive Play of the Year: Geoff Cameron, October 18 vs. Los Angeles
Forever Orange Award: Yuzo Itami (outstanding outside contributor)
Fans' Choice Award: Stuart Holden (fan-voted MVP)
Most Valuable Player: Brad Davis
The Houston Dynamo advanced to their third Western Conference championship game in four years on Sunday with a 1-0 overtime win over the Seattle Sounders.
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