Free Kicks: Reaction to the Dynamo’s 2-1 win over Vancouver

The Dynamo scored yet another home victory on Friday night when they beat Vancouver Whitecaps FC, 2-1, at BBVA Compass Stadium.

Alberth Elis scored in the first half, and his injury replacement Erick Torres scored on a penalty kick in the second half.

Houston is 6-0-1 at home this season and already had surpassed last year’s total of home wins.

Here are some thoughts:

1 – The Dynamo can win ugly. Several home games have gone almost as well as possible, especially last week’s 4-0 win over Orlando City SC. On Friday, it felt from the opening whistle like things were not going to be so easy. In that sense, the latest win could be one of the more meaningful of the season. The referee called every…