jonathan kaplan

Preseason is a time for many things. It's a time for team bonding, a time for team pranks and for some people a time to prepare for the upcoming season. But for one player, this year's preseason became so much more.

In an unexpected turn of events today, Dynamo defender Warren Creavalle, a player who pundits expect to make huge strides in 2012, found himself trapped in the unlikeliest of places. In case you missed it, here is the breakdown of this afternoon's events.

Dynamo defender Bobby Boswell breaks the news

High drama here in Charleston. @warrenspeak has been trapped in his bathroom for 30 min. twitter.com/bobbyboswell/s…

— Bobby Boswell (@bobbyboswell) February 19, 2013

Dynamo athletic trainer Theron Enns confirms the reports

Boredom of hotel life on the road has been replaced by the excitement of @warrenspeak getting stuck/locked in the bathroom for last 30 min

— Theron Enns, ATC (@soccersportsmed) February 19, 2013

Creavalle sends word that he is OK ... well sorta ...

I WANT OUT!!!

— Warren Creavalle (@warrenspeak) February 19, 2013

Goalkeeper Tyler Deric rallies fan support with a new hashtag

#freewarren

— Tyler Deric (@tyderic) February 19, 2013

Nothing seems to be working...

They've called for the power tools! #freewarren taking this rescue operation to a whole new level!

— Theron Enns, ATC (@soccersportsmed) February 19, 2013

An hour has gone by and Creavalle is still trapped ...

An hour into it, the hinges are off. The door knob was sawed off. Warren is still trapped. It's looking grim. #freewarren

— Bobby Boswell (@bobbyboswell) February 19, 2013

Fan support pours in from across the country...

@warrenspeak #freewarren Twist and turn! Twist and turn! You got this! #WeBelieveInWarren

— Sean Ringrose (@onefusionllp) February 19, 2013

We're getting close!

They just cut the handle off. #freewarren twitter.com/soccersportsme…

— Theron Enns, ATC (@soccersportsmed) February 19, 2013

Almost there!

Almost... twitter.com/warrenspeak/st…

— Warren Creavalle (@warrenspeak) February 19, 2013

Maybe life in a bathroom isn't so bad?

How I occupied my time while #trappedinthebathroom for an hour. Glad #freewarren was a success @ Hampton Inn instagr.am/p/V7GBKruhAC/

— Warren Creavalle (@warrenspeak) February 19, 2013

And he's free!

Thanks for all of your #freewarren messages. Here is video of SC's finest breaking him out.youtube.com/watch?v=lSZZiU…

— Bobby Boswell (@bobbyboswell) February 19, 2013

Creavalle's roommate shows his concern...

@warrenspeak haha...don't be mad cause I got a delicious meal and the Itis, while u were stuck in bathroom. This nap is gonna feel nice.

— Ricardo Clark (@RicoC13) February 19, 2013

MLS Insider is EVERYWHERE!

Glad @warrenspeak is OK. We'll get to the bottom of this for you.

— MLS Insider (@MLS_Insider) February 19, 2013

       It's a good thing the MLS Insider was on the scene as he was able to catch up with Creavalle after today's incident. Hear what the Dynamo defender had to say.       

While the Dynamo continue their preseason training camp in Charleston, S.C., their 2012-13 CCL quarterfinal opponent Santos Laguna continues their run through Liga MX.

SECURE YOUR SEATS FOR THE MATCH VS. SANTOS AT BBVA COMPASS STADIUM

Last week, Santos got out to an early lead on first place Tigres UANL, but a 37th-minute strike from Anselmo Juninho gave the home side a 1-1 draw.

Darwin Quintero's second-minute golazo (watch highlights below) gave Santos an early lead and former Mexican national team goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez made three saves for Los Guerreros.

With the draw, Santos moves to 2-3-2 on the season and sits in a tie for eighth place in Liga MX.

The schedule doesn't get any easier for Santos as they travel home this week for a matchup Friday night against second-place Club America. The match kicks off at 9:30 p.m. CT at Estadio Corona in Torreon.

With the Dynamo set to begin the 2013 season in just 15 days – against D.C. United at BBVA Compass Stadium on March 2 – we are counting down to kickoff with a Dynamo-centric countdown to opening day. See the bottom of this post for the complete countdown list.

Each day, we’ll post a short description of what makes the number significant. If you have any Dynamo-related numbers of your own, post them in the comment section below.

Today, we continue with #15:

The success that Dynamo forward Will Bruin has had against D.C. United is well documented. The young striker has six goals in five regular season games and added a seventh during last year's playoff run. But did you know that Dynamo midfielder Brad Davis is just as profilic against the Black-and-Red, tallying 15 goals and assists in 25 career regular season matches against United?

Davis has had more success against D.C. United than any other team in his career. He has scored six goals and added nine assists, including the first goal at BBVA Compass Stadium on May 12, 2012.

Davis' success is not limited to the regular season. The five-time MLS all-star recorded assists in each of the Dynamo's postseason matches against D.C. United in 2012.

Can Davis continue his hot streak against United this year? Come to the stadium on March 2 and see for yourself!

Brad Davis vs. D.C. United:

Complete Countdown to Opening Day List:

#16 - Will Bruin sets franchise record with 16 goals in all competitions

#17 - Dynamo scored 17 goals in final 15 minutes of games in 2012

#18 - Dynamo have lost just 18 MLS home games in seven years

#19 - Dynamo finish 2012 with franchise best +19 home goal differential

#20 - Brad Davis' combined goals and assists in 2011 and 2012

Return to the blog on Saturday for number 14 on our countdown to opening day.

On Thursday, the Houston Dynamo announced that they signed Bryan Salazar to a homegrown contract. Salazar, a forward for the Dynamo Academy U-18 squad, presented by Statoil, has been with the Dynamo Academy program since August 2007. Don't believe us? Check out this sweet photo gallery.