Houston Dynamo, founded in 2005, are a major professional soccer presence in Houston, Texas, defined by orange colors, downtown football and a resilient regional culture. Shell Energy Stadium in East Downtown gives the club an intimate home, with steep seating and close proximity to the pitch. The Dynamo’s early rise, civic identity and links to Houston’s diverse sporting ecosystem continue to shape a club recognized for energy, intensity and strong local roots.
Houston Dynamo Upcoming matches by league
Major League Soccer
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- Regular Season - 26
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FC Cincinnati
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- Regular Season - 27
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Sporting Kansas City
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- Regular Season - 28
Minnesota United FCNo H2HHouston Dynamo
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- Regular Season - 29
San DiegoNo H2HHouston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo Last matches by league
Major League Soccer
Friendlies Clubs
US Open Cup
Leagues Cup
Houston Dynamo Team Roster
The latest recorded Houston Dynamo roster contains 30 players: three attackers, 11 defenders, 12 midfielders and four goalkeepers. The group offers a broad mix of experience and player profiles. The defensive unit includes Antônio Carlos, E. Sviatchenko, Lucas Halter and M. Saracchi, while midfield options include Artur, H. Herrera, J. McGlynn, M. Bogusz and O. Lingr. A. Ibrahim, D. McGuire and N. Markanich are listed among the attackers. Goalkeeping depth is provided by B. Gillingham, J. Bond, J. Maurer and Pedro.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Antônio Carlos Cunha Capocasali Júnior
Marcelo Josemir Saracchi Pintos
Lucas Halter
Lawrence Ennali
Franco Negri
Reese Miller
Vinicius Silva
A. Resch
Felipe de Andrade Vieira
G. Rivera
position Midfielder
José Artur de Lima Junior
Gustavo Abreu Dohmann
Duane Holmes
Héctor Miguel Herrera López
Diadie Samassékou
Mateusz Piotr Bogusz
Guilherme Augusto Vieira dos Santos
M. Arana
Aliyu Ibrahim
Agustín Bouzat
position Attacker
Nicholas Markanich
Duncan MacAllister McGuire
Last Houston Dynamo Coachs
The most recent recorded coaching entry is Juan Francisco Guerra Piñero, listed from January 2025, but the available timeline does not confirm him as current. The timeline also records Benjamin Robert Olsen from November 2022, following a brief Kenneth Bundy entry spanning September to November 2022. Paulo Nagamura is listed from February 2022, while Tabaré Ramos is recorded from October 2019 through December 2021. These entries provide a dated coaching sequence but do not establish the current holder.
Juan Francisco Guerra Piñero
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juan Francisco Guerra Piñero | Venezuela | 1 January 2025 | |
| Benjamin Robert Olsen | USA | 1 November 2022 | |
| Kenneth Bundy | USA | 1 September 2022 | 1 November 2022 |
| Paulo Roberto Corradi Nagamura | Brazil | 1 February 2022 | |
| Tabaré Ramos Ricciardi | Uruguay | 1 October 2019 | 1 December 2021 |
| Davy Arnaud | USA | 1 August 2019 | 1 October 2019 |
| Wílmer Cabrera Linares | Colombia | 1 January 2017 | 1 August 2019 |
| Owen Columba Coyle | Scotland | 1 December 2014 | 1 June 2016 |
Houston Dynamo Transfers
Recorded arrivals show a varied movement profile rather than a complete season total. M. Saracchi and D. McGuire arrived in transfers from Boca Juniors and Orlando City SC, while A. Ibrahim and M. Bogusz were also recorded as transfers from Columbus Crew and Cruz Azul. S. Vines and H. Herrera joined as free agents, and Vinicius Silva and Gustavo Dohmann arrived on loan. The sample also includes returns from loan for E. Arzú and T. Olusanya. Additional listed arrivals include A. Bouzat, Felipe Andrade and Guilherme, with the entries spanning late 2025 to August 2026.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Saracchi |
Boca Juniors
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Transfer | 10 August 2026 |
| D. McGuire |
Orlando City SC
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Transfer | 12 July 2026 |
| E. Arzú |
Real Espana
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Olusanya |
Aberdeen
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Return from loan | 30 May 2026 |
| S. Vines |
Colorado Rapids
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Free agent | 20 March 2026 |
| A. Ibrahim |
Columbus Crew
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Transfer | 11 March 2026 |
Ferroviária
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Loan | 27 February 2026 | |
| S. Vines |
Colorado Rapids
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Free agent | 19 February 2026 |
| Arthur Sousa |
RB Bragantino
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Loan | 4 February 2026 |
| M. Bogusz |
Cruz Azul
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Transfer | 28 January 2026 |
| F. Negri |
San Diego
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Free agent | 26 January 2026 |
| H. Herrera |
Toluca
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Free agent | 25 January 2026 |
| A. Bouzat |
Velez Sarsfield
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Transfer | 25 January 2026 |
| T. Olusanya |
Doncaster
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Return from loan | 21 January 2026 |
| N. Markanich |
Castellón
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Loan | 20 January 2026 |
Recorded departures include transfers, free-agent exits and loans, with this section representing a recent sample rather than a complete movement total. E. Arzú and T. Wiesner left in transfers for Carabobo FC and Hradec Králové, while G. Dorsey moved to Orlando City SC. A. Bassi, T. Olusanya, E. Bartlow, Sergio Santos and D. Lowe were listed as free-agent departures. Loans took B. Gillingham to El Paso Locomotive, D. Gonzalez to Portland Hearts of Pine and S. Rodriguez to Monterrey. Further free-agent exits include Obafemi Awodesu, S. Kowalczyk, J. Valverde and F. Escobar.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Vines |
San Diego
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Loan | 1 September 2026 |
| J. McGlynn |
Stoke City
|
Transfer | 31 August 2026 |
| E. Sviatchenko |
Port FC
|
Free agent | 30 August 2026 |
| O. Lingr |
Korona Kielce
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Transfer | 26 August 2026 |
| E. Ponce |
Elche
|
Transfer | 13 August 2026 |
| N. Quiñónes |
Cucuta
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Free agent | 12 August 2026 |
| Pedro |
El Paso Locomotive
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Loan | 30 July 2026 |
| E. Arzú |
Carabobo FC
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Transfer | 26 July 2026 |
| E. Arzú |
Carabobo FC
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Transfer | 25 July 2026 |
| A. Bassi |
Panetolikos
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Free agent | 7 July 2026 |
| B. Gillingham |
El Paso Locomotive
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Loan | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Olusanya |
Aberdeen
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Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| T. Wiesner |
Hradec Králové
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Gonzalez |
Portland Hearts of Pine
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Loan | 31 May 2026 |
Minnesota United II
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- | 15 May 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
The recorded movement pattern around the recorded snapshot is notably mixed. Arrivals include permanent transfers, free-agent additions, loans and returns from loan, with the latest activity featuring M. Saracchi from Boca Juniors and D. McGuire from Orlando City SC. Earlier 2026 entries add players from MLS, Liga MX and Brazilian clubs, while the return entries indicate players re-entering the Houston setup after temporary spells elsewhere. Departures show the same range of mechanisms: transfers to Carabobo FC, Hradec Králové and Orlando City SC, free-agent exits, and loans to El Paso Locomotive, Portland Hearts of Pine and Monterrey. Because both lists are limited recent extracts, they describe the character and variety of recorded movement without establishing a complete window balance. The available entries therefore show player turnover across domestic, international, permanent and temporary pathways, while fees and a definitive net movement remain unrecorded.
Leagues Houston Dynamo has participated in
Houston Dynamo’s recorded competition portfolio is led by Major League Soccer, with participation documented from 2012 through 2026 and recent activity continuing in the latest recorded season. The club also has recent records in Friendlies Clubs, Leagues Cup and the US Open Cup, each extending through 2025. Its continental record includes CONCACAF Champions League participation from 2019 to 2024, which is historical in this profile rather than a current competition entry. Together, these records place the Dynamo in a domestic league framework supported by national cup, regional cup and international fixtures, with the competition history spanning regular-season play, knockout formats and scheduled friendlies.
More about Houston Dynamo
Houston Dynamo is a professional soccer club based in Houston, Texas, founded in 2005 and associated with the city’s modern Major League Soccer identity. The club began play in 2006 after the relocation of the San Jose Earthquakes franchise, giving its history a direct link to the league’s changing structure while establishing a distinct Houston presence. Its commonly used names include The Dynamo and Orange Crush.
The club’s visual language is built around Wildfire Orange, Space City Blue and Raven Black. Orange conveys energy and the intensity of Houston’s climate, while blue connects the team with the city’s Space City heritage. The badge combines a stylized H with a lightning bolt, tying the Dynamo name to Houston’s energy-based economy. Orange has traditionally dominated the primary kit, with alternative designs often using blue or black and drawing on local architectural or bayou references.
Shell Energy Stadium in East Downtown is central to the club’s identity. Its steep seating and close proximity to the pitch create an intimate, high-intensity setting, while the downtown location places matchday culture within the urban fabric of Houston. The venue and the club’s colors reinforce a public character shaped by heat, movement and civic connection.
Houston Dynamo’s early competitive history was unusually strong, with back-to-back league championships in its first two seasons. The club has since remained part of the MLS ecosystem, competing in domestic league and cup settings and appearing in regional competitions such as Leagues Cup and the CONCACAF Champions League. Its broader football structure includes a high-performance academy and developmental pathway intended to connect emerging players with senior football.
The organization is operated by a multinational ownership group with interests in technology, real estate and global sports. Across ownership changes, the club has retained a regional identity associated with disciplined football, high work rate and a strong connection to Houston’s diverse communities.
Last matches statistics for Houston Dynamo
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
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3 - 0
Austin
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4 / 10 |
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90 | 12 | 2 | 5 |
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Sporting Kansas City
0 - 2
Houston Dynamo
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4 / 14 |
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92 | 12 | 1 | 4 |
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New England Revolution
0 - 2
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7 / 13 |
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90 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
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1 - 0
Los Angeles Galaxy
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2 / 9 |
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91 | 15 | 4 1 | 0 |
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Vancouver Whitecaps
0 - 1
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5 / 9 |
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81 | 12 | 2 | 1 |
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St. Louis City
2 - 1
Houston Dynamo
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4 / 18 |
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87 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
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Houston Dynamo
0 - 0
San Jose Earthquakes
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0 / 11 |
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84 | 8 | - | 4 |
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Charlotte
0 - 0
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5 / 18 |
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0% | 9 | 4 | 3 |
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2 - 1
Real Salt Lake
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6 / 12 |
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0% | 7 | 1 | 2 |
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San Jose Earthquakes
1 - 0
Houston Dynamo
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5 / 11 |
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0% | 14 | 1 | 0 |
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San Jose Earthquakes vs Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490477
Houston Dynamo vs Real Salt Lake
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490460
Charlotte vs Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490443
Houston Dynamo vs San Jose Earthquakes
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490431
St. Louis City vs Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490414
Vancouver Whitecaps vs Houston Dynamo
Major League Soccer 2026 - 1490404
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