Offseason: Who stays and who goes?

sadly, even with a Dynamo win this weekend, the Men in Orange will not advance to the post-season for the first time since coming to Houston. Upside: it gives them an extra month to rest and get in shape. Unfortunately, some of our players might not be training in orange next season. Here's MY opinion on who's going, who's staying, and who the new faces will be.

Sammy Appiah: appeared as a sub in 2 games, netted a game-winner against KC. has good pace. However, with Davis, Cruz and Ashe, I feel he won;t get much time on the field. Vedict: May stay, likely to be picked up in the Expansion Draft

Corey Ashe: What can I NOT say about this guy? he's got pace that's virtually unmatched, is starting to rack up assists and is willing to track back and help win the ball. 18 starts in 26 appearances? The kid is on his way to being a regular in the starting XI and has All-Star potential
Verdict: Stays

Bobby Boswell: A keystone to our once stalwart defense. 25 appearances of 29 games, wore the armband 9 times, Boswell is a major factor for the future of the Orange.
Verdict: Stays

Geoff Cameron: Another up-and-coming Dynamo star. Made a remarkable recover after injuring his PCL in April, 2 goals in 11 shots on goal, can play either mid or d.
Verdict: Stays

Mike Chabala: 21/29 starts, scored opening goal of the season at Dallas and the first of his career, versatile LB, not afraid to make a run. another possible Legacy player
Verdict: Stays

Brian Ching: role model on and off the pitch. despite national team disappointment, Ching went on a scoring run, only downside is his aptness for injury. Never the less, usual scoring leader for the Orange.
Verdict: Stays

Colin Clark: USMNT midfielder in 2009, plagued by ACL injuries the past 2 seasons. 10 goals and 10 assists since 2006. Havent seen much of him, but if Bob likes him...
Verdict: Unsure. Though his injuries may have VAN and POR look elsewhere

Ryan Cochrane: Since returning from San Jose, his play has been sloppy. As much as I dig, I can NOT find a redeeming minute at all this season.
Verdict: Gone

Danny Cruz: 24 of 29 games, 14 starts and gets his first career goal in his first career start. has 2 goals and 2 assists on the season. Alongside Ashe, could be a very dominant midfield duo for years to some
Verdict: Stays

Brad Davis: another high-class player on and off the pitch, venomous left foot, maestro of the free kick. 5 goals, 9 assists and has another good 5 years left in him
Verdict: Stays

Tyler Deric: First academy signing, posts a clean sheet on his first professional start. Likely to get more action next season as the reserve league returns, but I wouldnt be surprised to see him in for the 1st team.
Verdict: Stays

Andrew Hainault: The Super Ginger. 25 starts in 27 appearances, Canadian National, 1 goal, 1 assist, tenacious as heck.
Verdict: Stays

Tally Hall: 5 appearances with a shut out and a 1.6 Goal Against Average. The ladies love him.
Verdict: Stays

Richard Mulrooney: He's been a good winger the past few seasons, unfortunately, since his knee surgery he hasnt been quite on form.
Verdict: Uncertain, likely to retire.

Francisco Navas Cobo: Not much to tell about him. has 1 minute in the season. Possible starter for the last game, but he does have 5 caps for the U-20 USMNT
Verdict: Stays

Joseph Ngwenya: I like him as a striker, but since going to Turkey after the 2007 season, he just isnt on his form. 1 goal in 12 matches is not that impressive.
Verdict: Goes

Anthony Obodai: 4 starts in 6 appearances, Ghana International with loads of experience in Europe. Will likely get more playing time as he acclimates.
Verdict: Stays

Dominic Oduro: 18 starts in 26 games, tied with Ching for top goal scorer. Has certainly stepped up since 2009. Like Ashe, has virtually unrivaled pace, will be deadly for the orange for seasons to come.
Verdict: Stays

Pat Onstad: played 23 of 28 games, 4 shutouts and an unheard of 1.73 GAA. Oldest player in league history at 42. Commonly referred to as The Creator of Soccer.
Verdict: Uncertain, likely to retire annually, but continues to come back

Lovel Palmer: Jamaican International with a long bomb that rivals Ex-Dynamo Ricardo Clark. Has appeared in every game he's been eligible for and 23 starts 2 goals, and 1 assist.
Verdict: Stays

Eddie Robinson: Arguably my favorite player. 1 goal and 2 assists this season, 22 appearances and 18 starts. However, he's left 3 different games with injuries. Likely to be in his last 2 seasons
Verdict: Stays or Retires

Adrian Serioux: Another Inaugural Dynamo returned. 12 appearances and 7 starts, 2 goals and an assist on the season. His plays has been a bit sloppy after yo-yo'ing from Toronto and Dallas, and his long throw has been eclipsed by Chabala's
Verdict: Gone

Cam Weaver: 13 games, 8 starts. 2 goals 1 assist (I'm beginning to see a pattern here) a bit of an injury problem, but has been fairly consistent.
Verdict: Stays

Now as for our DP standpoint, after AEG higher-ups told Chris Canetti "Just tell us what you want" both a striker and creative mid are worth looking at. Here are my suggestions.

Wayne Rooney: Former Everton, and current ManU striker and England national. After a prostitute scandal threw him off his game this season, Rooney is looking for an out. What better out than the same league England teammate David Beckham plays for? Low publicity overseas make it possible for the young striker to re-hone his focus for the game.

Diego Forlan: Prolific Uruguayan striker that had an amazing World Cup in South Africa. Ironically left ManU right before Wayne Rooney was signed, continued on to Villarreal and now playing for Athletico Madrid. Led Uruguay to 4th place in the 2010 World Cup. If signed with Rooney, could likely be converted to an attacking/creative mid.