Homegrown Memo Rodriguez ready to step up as Gold Cup tests Dynamo's depth

Memo Rodriguez was speechless, unsure of what to do after scoring his first MLS goal.

The Houston Dynamo Homegrown midfielder stretched out his arms and did what came naturally to him, running straight towards his teammates to celebrate during Houston's 3-1 win over the Montreal Impact on Wednesday. Afterwards, he explained that he wanted to celebrate with them because they have helped him on and off the field.

Aside from goalkeeper Tyler Deric, Dynamo Academy products have had limited luck breaking into the first team, much less making an impact in a game. Rodriguez is hoping to change that – and Wednesday’s goal, the first for a Houston Homegrown since Alex Dixon scored in 2011, is evidence…