Arts & Culture
WATCH: Cirque Du Soleil Luzia’s Free-Style Soccer Star
Posted on · Cirque du Soleil returns to Houston with an all new show - and a few new tricks!
Tag: soccer
News
Houston Starting Effort to Become Soccer City
Posted on · Houston has a chance of hosting several games in the 2026 World Cup. But to get there, officials say they need to turn up the soccer enthusiasm.
News
World Cup 2018 Preview: What You Need To Know
Posted on · The soccer tournament kicks off in Moscow on Thursday. From new stars to controversial stadiums, here's our guide on what to follow.
Sports
Houston Has Two New Soccer Play Spaces
Posted on · They are in Eastwood Park and the U.S. Soccer Foundation, the City of Houston and Target have unveiled them as part of the ‘Safe Places to Play’ program
Sports
Sports Monday: Rockets Look To Rebound After Historic Rout
Posted on · Jeff Balke joins Houston Matters to discuss the Rockets and other developments in Houston sports.
Houston Matters
Preview: Dynamo Host Seattle With Trip To The MLS Cup At Stake
Posted on · The Houston Dynamo begin the Western Conference Championship tonight at BBVA Compass Stadium against the Seattle Sounders.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Rep. Gene Green, And Conversations We’re Thankful For (Nov. 21, 2017)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: Rep. Gene Green talks about his decision to retire. We preview the Dynamo's playoff series against Seattle. And we revisit conversations from the past year that we're thankful for -- everything from a story about Scrabble clubs to a visit to the Moody Gardens aquarium.
Houston Matters
Dynamo Defender Dylan Remick Discusses The Team’s Return To The Postseason
Posted on · Dynamo defender Dylan Remick joins us to talk about his team's playoff run.
News
U.S. Men’s Soccer Team Won’t Play In World Cup For First Time Since 1986
Posted on · The Americans came into Tuesday night with good odds of making the 2018 tournament. But their loss to Trinidad and Tobago, combined with wins by both Panama and Honduras, will leave the U.S. at home.
Sports
Famous English Soccer Meet Attracts Lots Of Houston Fans
Posted on · If you follow a sports team halfway around the world, it’s fairly easy to watch the games online or by satellite. But what if you’re treated to a game right at home?
Houston Matters
How Did Houston Land The Manchester Derby On Its First-Ever Trip Outside the UK?
Posted on · On Thursday, Houston’s NRG Stadium will host Manchester Derby, a soccer match between Manchester City and Manchester United football clubs of England.
News
Germany: Player Hurt in Blasts Near Borussia Dortmund Bus
Posted on · Team bus for German soccer club hit by explosions injuring one player
Sports
Houston’s Milby Park Makes Room For Aspiring Soccer Players
Posted on · Officials picked the day before the Copa America game between the United States and Argentina game in Houston to break ground on a new soccer field for kids.
Houston Matters
A Decade of the Dynamo: How Houston Became a Soccer Town
Posted on · The Houston Dynamo conclude their tenth season in Houston with a road match Sunday (Oct. 25, 2015) atVancouver. A one-one draw last Sunday (Oct. 18, 2015) in the team’s home finale meant the Dynamo would miss the playoffs for the second straight year. Despite struggling the last couple seasons, the Dynamo’s tenure in the Bayou […]
Full Show
TEA, Dowling Street, and the Dynamo Decade: Thursday’s Show (October 22, 2015)
Posted on · Texas Education Agency Commissioner Michael Williams recently announced he’s stepping down at the end of the year. On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss his legacy and the challenges ahead for his successor. We welcome your questions and comments for Kiah Collier, who reports on public education for the Texas Tribune. Then: An update […]