Houston Dynamo
The Houston Dynamo are an American soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer in Houston, Texas. In late 2005, the San Jose Earthquakes moved to the city because of financial problems in San Jose, California.
| Full name | Houston Dynamo | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Orange Crush La Naranja (The Orange) | ||
| Founded | December 15, 2005 | ||
| Owners | Gabriel Brener Oscar De La Hoya Ben Guill Jake Silverstein | ||
| General manager | Matt Jordan | ||
| Head coach | Ben Olsen | ||
| League | Major League Soccer | ||
| 2022 | Western Conference: 13th Overall: 25th Playoffs: Did not qualify | ||
| Website | Club home page | ||
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The Dynamo opened a new stadium, which opened as BBVA Compass Stadium and is now known as Shell Energy Stadium, in downtown Houston in May 2012, after playing their first seven games of the season on the road.
League title
League position
| Season | League | Position |
| 2006 | Major League Soccer | Champions |
| 2007 | Major League Soccer | Champions |
| 2008 | Major League Soccer | Quarterfinals |
Houston Dynamo Media
Paul Dalglish holds the trophy after the 2006 MLS Cup victory
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President George W. Bush and the 2007 Dynamo squad after the second MLS Cup victory
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Brian Mullan vs. the New York Red Bulls during the 2008 Western Conference Semifinals at Robertson Stadium.
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Houston players walk onto the pitch with kids prior to an April 2009 match with Colorado
- Calen Carr lies injured at 2012 MLS Cup.jpg
Calen Carr lies injured as David Beckham looks on during the 2012 MLS Cup
USMNT midfielder DaMarcus Beasley played for Houston from 2014 to 2019
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Robertson Stadium was the former home of the Houston Dynamo.
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Shell Energy Stadium is the current home of the Houston Dynamo.
HSP is the permanent home and professional training center for the Dynamo first team and youth academy.
