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    Mullan and Davis combine to shred the Rapids

    By Jeff Carlisle

    Monday, November 6, 2006

    It has been said that soccer matches are won in the center of the park, where the team that wins the 50-50 battles often carries the day. Another school of thought states that games are decided in each team's penalty area, where the more ruthless side in front of the goal usually prevails. While there is truth in both theories, the Houston Dynamo -- who have often been described as predictable -- flout both conventions. When the Dynamo dominate the flanks, as they did in their 3-1 triumph over C ...

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