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Houston Dynamo

Stadium
BBVA Compass Stadium
League
MLS
Founded
15 December, 2005
Houston Dynamo

Houston Dynamo FC is an American professional soccer club based in Houston, Texas. The Dynamo compete in Major League Soccer as a member of the Western Conference. Established on December 15, 2005, the club was founded after the their former owners relocated the San Jose Earthquakes' players and staff to Houston following the 2005 season. For their first six seasons in Houston, the Dynamo were based at Robertson Stadium on the campus of the University of Houston. During the 2012 season, the club moved to BBVA Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium in East Downtown Houston. The club is majority owned by Ted Segal, with Gabriel Brener, boxer Oscar De La Hoya, Ben Guill, and basketball player James Harden all minority owners. The Dynamo's current head coach is Tab Ramos, who has been in charge since 2019. The Houston Dynamo have been MLS Cup champions twice, winning during their first two seasons in 2006 and 2007. The club has also won the U.S. Open Cup once, in 2018.

Full name Houston Dynamo FC
Nickname(s) Orange Crush, El Naranja
Founded December 15, 2005
Stadium BBVA Stadium
Ground Capacity 22,000
Majority owner Ted Segal
General manager Matt Jordan
Head coach Tab Ramos
League Major League Soccer
2020 Western Conference: 12th, Overall: 25th of 26, Playoffs: Did not qualify

About Houston Dynamo

Franchise that won an MLS Cup during its expansion 2006 season, then went on to defend its title the following year. The club also reached the MLS Cup back-to-back years in 2011 and 2012.

Achievement of Houston Dynamo

In 2008, famed boxer Oscar De La Hoya became a part owner of the franchise. 

Top Facts You Did Not Know About Houston Dynamo

Soccer clubs in Houston.. Major League Soccer teams.

Latest information about Houston Dynamo updated on July 28 2021.