Brian Ching races to score an unguarded goal late in the first half to give the Houston Dynamo a 1-0 lead against the Colorado Rapids. The defending MLS champions defeated the Rapids 2-1 for their first victory of the season May 10, 2008 in Houston, Texas.

The defending MLS Champions Houston Dynamo defeated the Colorado Rapids 2-1 for their first victory of the season May 10, 2008 in Houston, Texas.

Franco Caraccio congratulates Brian Ching after Ching's late first half goal to give the Houston Dynamo a 1-0 lead against the Colorado Rapids. The defending MLS champions went on to defeat the Rapids 2-1 for their first victory of the season May 10, 2008 in Houston, Texas.

Dwayne de Rosario reacts after scoring a penalty kick goal to give the Houston Dynamo a 2-1 lead against the Colorado Rapids. The defending MLS champions held on to defeat the Rapids 2-1 for their first victory of the season May 10, 2008 in Houston, Texas.

Stuart Holden battles for the ball early in the second half. The Houston Dyanamo hosted the Colorado Rapids May 10 looking for their first victory of the season. Wearing Brian Ching's shorts in the second half may have brought good fortune to Holden and the Dynamo, as Houston defeated Colorado 2-1.

Houston Dynamo Wade Barrett pleads with referee Tim Weyland to rule that Colorado defender Ugo Ihemelu played the ball with his arm in the penalty area. Dwayne de Rosario converted the penalty kick to give the Dynamos a 2-1 lead and their first victory of the season May 10, 2008 in Houston, Texas.

Houston Dynamo Stuart Holden helps Brian Ching celebrate a late frist half goal as the Houston Dynamo battled the Colorado Rapids May 10. The Dynamo defeated the Rapids 2-1 for their first victory of the 2008 season.