Every soccer team can do better when it comes to crosses, man marking, overlapping runs and finishing. Without executing those things among others, every team might struggle.
The Dynamo are no different, but their problems go beyond anything they can work on during training. They Dynamo are holding themselves back because they can't get it right in their heads.
Six times this season Houston has played well in the first half. In most cases, the first 45 minutes has been exceptional. Too many times, however, the second half has let them down.
It began on March 18 in Portland when they conceded three goals to lose 4-2.