Houston Dynamo's Brian Mullan is tackled hard by Seattle Sounders' Leo Gonzales during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Houston. Houston won 1-0 in overtime, and advances to the Western Conference finals. AP Photo logo AP Photo 27 months ago

Houston Dynamo's Brian Mullan is tackled hard by Seattle Sounders' Leo Gonzales during the second half of an MLS soccer match Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009, in Houston. Houston won 1-0 in overtime, and advances to the Western Conference finals.

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