The Dynamo are reaping the rewards of a solid regular season with a playoff run extending into November.
For Eric Alexander it is a little sweeter. He has overcome more than disappointing losses and an occasional run of bad form.
After appearing in both playoff games the last two weeks, Alexander has solidified his status in the squad following his four-month absence due to a knee injury.
Alexander started eight of nine games before suffering a grade three sprain of the MCL in his right knee early in the team's May 6 game against Orlando City SC.