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    The Dynamo’s Add Football Club to Name

    In 2020, the club rebranded Houston Dynamo FC with a new logo. The new logo features a hexagonal shape whose six sides represent the Dynamo’s founding in 2006 and reference the six wards that made up the original layout of the city. The crest also references Houston’s bayou system with the channels within the interlocking monogram to represent Bayou City’s ...
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  • Head Coach Ben Olsen

    Houston Dynamo FC Hired Ben Olsen as Head Coach

    The club’s coach is Ben Olsen, who was hired in 2020 after being fired by D.C. United. He is a former U.S. national team player who won two MLS Cups and three U.S. Open Cups as a player and coach with D.C. United. He is known for his passionate and energetic style of coaching.
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  • Houston Dynamo FC 2021 new logo

    The club rebrands its name, logo, and colors

    In 2021: Houston Dynamo FC finishes ninth in the Western Conference and misses the playoffs again. The club also participates in the Leagues Cup, a tournament between MLS and Liga MX teams, but loses to Santos Laguna of Mexico 3–0 in the quarterfinals. The club rebrands its name, logo, and colors, dropping “Orange” from its identity and adopting a hexagonal ...
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  • Houston Dynamo FC 2022 Season

    Houston Dynamo FC 2022 Season

    In 2022: Houston Dynamo FC improves under Olsen, finishing third in the Western Conference and qualifying for the playoffs, where they beat Los Angeles FC 2–1 in the first round before losing to Sporting Kansas City 3–2 in the conference semifinals. The club also signs several young and talented players, such as Artur from Columbus Crew, Micael from Benfica, and ...
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    Ifunanyachi Achara – club’s leading scorer in 2023

    Ifunanyachi Achara: The 25-year-old winger is the club’s leading scorer in 2023 with 11 goals and three assists in 18 games2. He joined from Toronto FC in 2022 and quickly became a fan favorite for his pace and skill1. He is also eligible to represent Nigeria at the international level
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History of the Dynamo FC

The Houston Dynamo FC is one of the most successful teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). Founded in 2005, they have been a perennial powerhouse since their inception and have won two MLS Cups, two U.S. Open Cup titles, and four conference championships. The team has also had success on an international level, having competed in both CONCACAF Champions League tournaments and qualifying for multiple FIFA Club World Cup events.

Houston Dynamo FC was founded by Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), looking to expand its presence within American soccer after being awarded an expansion franchise from MLS in December 2004. The team began to play during the 2006 season at Robertson Stadium on the campus of the University of Houston before moving into its current home stadium BBVA Compass Stadium located downtown near Minute Maid Park, which opened up during the 2011 season with a capacity of seating 22000 fans per match day making it one of largest stadiums within the league.

Since then, they’ve become one of the most recognizable franchises across North America due mainly to their high-quality players, passionate fan base & solid local support that makes them unique among other clubs throughout the region. In addition, the club strives for excellence each year by selecting new talented players while maintaining core group veterans who help lead the way towards championship successes, such as winning the 2019 US Open cup title against Atlanta United's 3–2 scoreline. All these accomplishments prove why Houston Dynamo is considered the premier destination for any sports fan wanting to experience the highest level of competition available today!

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Established
2005

City
Houston

League History
2006 – Present / Major League Soccer

Team History
2021 - Present / Houston Dynamo Football Club
2006 – 2020 / Houston Dynamo

Nickname
Dynamo FC – Houston Dynamo FC is one of the most successful and beloved Major League Soccer (MLS) teams in the United States. The team has been around since 2006, winning two MLS Cups in Houston. But many people don't know that the team's nickname, "Dynamo," has an interesting origin story.

The name was chosen to honor Houston's long history with energy production, particularly oil refining. When you look closely at the logo for Dynamo FC, you'll see a flame coming off of it – a direct reference to this energy-related past! This connection between energy and soccer goes back even further than just this club; some historians believe that early versions of modern-day soccer were played by workers from coal mines or factories who would use their lunch break as an opportunity to play a quick game before heading back into work for more shifts!

In addition to its historical roots within Houston itself, there are also several other meanings associated with “dynamo,” which make it perfect for sports teams like Dynamo FC: dynamism means having great strength or power; dynamite implies explosive action on the field; and lastly – dynamic describes something exciting which can change quickly over time depending on how well players perform together as part of one unit– all qualities that any fan wants from their favorite team!

Overall then, we can see why such an apt name was chosen by fans when selecting what should be called this iconic franchise based out in Texas: not only does 'Dynamo' pay homage to historic industry within city limits but also encapsulates desired traits found amongst competitive athletes striving towards excellence both individually & collectively - making them worthy contenders year after year no matter where they may find themselves placed upon standings board come season’s end.

Championship
MLS Cups 0
2007, 2006

Stadium
2012 – Present / BBVA Stadium
2007, 2011 / Aggie Soccer Stadium
2006 / Carl Lewis Track & Field Stadium
2006 / Reliant Stadium
2006 - 2011 / Robertson Stadium

Owner
2015 - Present / Gabriel Brener, Oscar De La Hoya, Jake Silverstein, Ben Guill
2008 – 2015 / Anschutz Entertainment Group, Oscar De La Hoya (through Golden Boy Promotions) and Gabriel Brener
2005 - 2008 / Anschutz Entertainment Group

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