On the subject of penalties, Donovan is insane — obviously.

His performance may not have been visibly game-changing, but I’m not sure how things would have worked out without Delagarza’s extra edge of speed (and of course nerves of steel and match intelligence beyond his years). I agree with the Rookie of the Year choice, but both those kids amaze me.

Berhalter was amazing, what a great game in every way. Yeah, I guess I am focusing a bit on the defense.

I kept thinking of Jen’s “kill, Dema, kill” and thinking he had checked the blog before the game.

Gordo dribbled! And put himself about, as they say, to good effect even before drawing the foul.

The call against the Houston goal was fair, although half of the time those aren’t made, and when its my team it makes me as crazy as that one made the Houston fans, but we’ve all had to live with our share.

I couldn’t believe Brian Ching was still walking by the end of the game.

Even donning a cute baby can’t alleviate that hair situation. But Becks certainly found something in the reserve tank in OT. As I said on Laurie’s post…all the old dawgs hung in. (Counting the baby-defenders, the average age of the final XI still must have been up there).

Good luck next week!!!!