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The Dynamo put the hunk into the beautiful game: Houston blessed with soccerhardbodies

Geoff Cameron congratulates teammate André Hainault on being a fellow hottie.OK, the praise is for scoring a goal. But either applies.
Houston Dynamo defender Mike Chabala poses to support the No H8 campaign.
Photo by Adam Bouska/NOH8
Dynamo veteran Brian Ching flashes his abs in his native Hawaii.
Kofi Sarkodie with MLS Commissioner Don Garber
Defender Bobby Boswell wants to stare longingly into your eyes.
Colin Clark (signing autographs)
Mike Chabala
Photo by Michelle Watson/LastNightPics.com
Geoff Cameron
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Geoff Cameron
Geoff Cameron/Facebook

I can't prove it, but I have a feeling that the surge of American soccer fans around World Cup times is largely female. And while there's plenty of reasons to fall in love with The Beautiful Game, it's nice that most of the guys also have The Beautiful Body.

Yes, soccer guys are the hottest, starting in high school when the footie team is smarter, less self important and more likely to be a little indie than the typical worship-me Texas football team. And I haven't even mentioned their calves yet. Oh, those calves!

Luckily for Houston ladies (and men), the Dynamo proudly continue the tradition of hiring the hottest athletes around. I'm not going to deny the sex appeal of a Shane Battier, Michael Bourn, Owen Daniels or Brad Ausmus (who may be gone from Houston but is not forgotten). But the Dynamo has crush objects for every taste, whether it's the fratty SoCal looks of Mike Chabala, the piercing blue eyes of Bobby Boswell (he's from Austin but he has that intense Eastern European look), the megawatt smile (and royal lineage) of Kofi Sarkodie, the Jersey Shore style of Geoff Cameron, the surfer style and washboard abs of Brian Ching or the French-Canadian ginger spice of André Hainault.

As a bonus, the closer-to-earth pro soccer lifestyle means these guys are more involved in the community. This is one specimen of pro athlete that's relatively easy to spot in the wild — if you're looking. Dynamo tend to hang out in packs, and can often be found in Rice Village and on Washington Avenue.

I love that Houston has so many good sports teams to follow — and yes, I focus (mostly) on the action, not the players. But just like the cheerleaders are a fun distraction for the guys, the Dynamo ~~abs~~ players make soccer that much more appealing.

What can I say? We like it hot.

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Astros and Rockets finally launch streaming service for Houston sports fans

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Houston sports fans finally have a way to watch their favorite teams without a cable or satellite subscription. Launched Wednesday, December 3, the Space City Home Network’s SCHN+ service allows consumers to watch the Houston Astros and Houston Rockets via iOS, Apple TV, Android, Amazon Fire TV, or web browser.

Available at SCHNPLUS.com, a subscription to SCHN+ allows sports fans to watch all Astros and Rockets games as well as behind-the-scenes features and other on-demand content. It’s priced at $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually (plus tax). People who watch Space City Network Network via their existing cable or satellite service will be able to access SCHN+ at no additional charge.

As the Houston Chronicle notes, the Astros and Rockets were the only MLB and NBA teams not to offer a direct-to-consumer streaming option.

“We’re thrilled to offer another great option to ensure fans have access to watch games, and the SCHN+ streaming app makes it easier than ever to cheer on the Rockets,” Rockets alternate governor Patrick Fertitta said in a statement. “Providing fans with a convenient way to watch their favorite teams, along with our network’s award-winning programming, was an essential addition. This season feels special, and we’re committed to exploring new ways to elevate our broadcasts for Rockets fans to enjoy.”

Astros owner Jim Crane echoed Feritta’s comments, adding, “Providing fans options on how they view our games is important as we continue to grow the game – we want to make it accessible to as large an audience as possible. We are looking forward to the 2026 season and more Astros fans watching our players compete for another championship.”

SCHN+ is available to customers in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma and the following counties in New Mexico: Dona Ana, Eddy, Lea, Chaves, Roosevelt, Curry, Quay, Union and Debaca. Fans outside these areas will need to subscribe to the NBA and MLB out-of-market services.

The announcement couldn’t have come at a better time. Spurred by its offseason signing of superstar Kevin Durant and second-year guard Reed Sheppard, the Rockets are off to a strong, 13-5 start to the season that’s has them currently ranked third in the Western Conference.

The Astros are looking to bounce back after missing the playoffs in 2025. The experts at the Stone Cold Stros podcast predict the team will looking to add pitching to bolster its prospects for 2026.

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