First off, an apology. While we were recording the podcast, the Dysfunctional Duo got into the USMNT and the Camp Strudel roster that was sent to Chile for a friendly. However, due to some technical difficulties that conversation wasn’t recorded. Oops. Blame Leo. Or probably the Soccer Gods. Perhaps they were upset with way the conversation was headed and made it disappear. Whatever the reason, it’s kaput. Mea culpa.

To make up for the gaffe, Generation Orange has included a special interview with Houston Dynamo Head Coach Owen Coyle. Leo got the chance to interview the Dynamo’s second ever coach, asking him about a variety a topics. Hopefully this makes up for the lack of National Team discussion, especially our personal favorite topic, Jurgen Klinsmann. We’ll be sure to discuss that at a later date for you’re personal enjoyement. (Ok, probably more like ours but still).

Anyways, the team do go over the Dynamo’s roster bit by bit, discussing whether there’s been enough of an improvement to compete in the tough Western Conference. Can Tyler Deric continue to develop and utilize his talent to the max? Is the addition of Raul Rodriguez on the back line enough to fix one of the worst defenses in Major League Soccer in 2014? Did we really not need any starting players added to the roster in midfield?

The depth is nice and all, but can the same crew pick up their game to improve one of the worst offenses in the league? Shield the defense enough to make their job easier? And what about up top? It’s no surprise that Will Bruin and Giles Barnes, while each scoring double digit goals, weren’t enough to keep the Dynamo in a game.

It didn’t help that the backups for Bruin and Barnes were less than satisfactory. Jamaican International Omar Cummings certainly provided a spark late in the season, but it was ultimately too little too late. Can Chandler Hoffman be enough help off the bench to keep the two fresh until reinforcements arrive?

And speaking of reinforcements, there is no doubt that Mexican International Erick “Cubo” Torres is incredibly talented and his time in Liga MX with CD Guadalajara will improve his abilities and form. How long will it take for him to adjust? When exactly will he join the squad? Once the season is over in May for the Goats, there is the Gold Cup, Copa America and so forth.

Check out the show on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, or our website. Leave a rating and review (on any or all of those mediums) and let us know what you think. Have Owen Coyle and Matt Jordan done enough to strengthen the roster? What kind of formation will the Dynamo use? Whatever your thoughts, let us know! Follow us on Twitter @GenOrange25, or any of the crew @MIBS98, @SeanRingrose, @The_Ponce, and @ElNaranja22