2025 Houston Dynamo FC season

Houston Dynamo
2025 season
OwnerTed Segal
General managerPat Onstad
Head coachBen Olsen
StadiumShell Energy Stadium
MLSConference: TBD
Overall: TBD
MLS Cup PlayoffsTBD
U.S. Open CupRound of 16
Leagues CupTBD

The 2025 Houston Dynamo season is the 20th season of the team's existence since joining Major League Soccer (MLS) prior to the 2006 season. 2025 is the third season under head coach Ben Olsen and the fourth season under GM Pat Onstad and technical director Asher Mendelsohn. It is the fifth season (fourth full season) under majority owner Ted Segal.

Current squad

As of April 25, 2025[1]

Appearances and goals are totals for MLS regular season only.

No. Name Nationality Position Date of birth (Age) Signed from Signed in Apps. Goals
Goalkeepers
1 Jimmy Maurer GK (1988-10-14) October 14, 1988 FC Dallas 2025 2 0
13 Andrew Tarbell GK (1993-10-07) October 7, 1993 Austin FC 2023 9 0
26 Blake Gillingham GK (2000-01-22) January 22, 2000 Creighton University 2025 4 0
31 Jonathan Bond GK (1993-05-19) May 19, 1993 Watford 2025 1 0
Defenders
2 Franco Escobar DF (1995-02-21) February 21, 1995 Los Angeles FC 2023 61 5
4 Ethan Bartlow (GA) DF (2000-02-02) February 2, 2000 University of Washington 2021 65 0
5 Daniel Steres DF (1990-11-11) November 11, 1990 LA Galaxy 2022 71 6
23 Michael Halliday DF (2003-01-22) January 22, 2003 Orlando City 2025 0 0
24 Obafemi Awodesu DF (2001-04-05) April 5, 2001 Houston Dynamo 2 2025 9 0
25 Griffin Dorsey DF (1999-03-05) March 5, 1999 Toronto FC 2021 107 9
28 Erik Sviatchenko DF (1991-10-04) October 4, 1991 Midtjylland 2023 54 1
Pablo Ortiz DF (2000-06-08) June 8, 2000 DAC Dunajská Streda 2025 0 0
Midfielders
6 Artur MF (1996-03-11) March 11, 1996 Columbus Crew 2023 77 2
8 Amine Bassi MF (1997-11-27) November 27, 1997 FC Metz 2023 68 15
9 Ondřej Lingr (DP) MF (1998-10-07) October 7, 1998 Slavia Prague 2025 1 1
16 Erik Dueñas MF (2004-10-18) October 18, 2004 Los Angeles FC 2025 5 0
20 Nicolás Lodeiro MF (1989-03-21) March 21, 1989 Orlando City 2025 9 1
21 Jack McGlynn MF (2003-07-07) July 7, 2003 Philadelphia Union 2025 8 1
27 Sebastian Kowalczyk MF (1998-08-22) August 22, 1998 Pogoń Szczecin 2023 50 4
30 Júnior Urso MF (1989-03-10) March 10, 1989 Charlotte FC 2025 3 0
34 Sebastian Rodriguez MF (2007-09-13) September 13, 2007 Houston Dynamo Academy 2025 0 0
35 Brooklyn Raines (HGP) MF (2005-03-11) March 11, 2005 Barça Residency Academy 2022 26 0
Forwards
7 Nelson Quiñónes (U22) FW (2002-08-20) August 20, 2002 Once Caldas 2022 36 4
10 Ezequiel Ponce (DP) FW (1997-03-29) March 29, 1997 AEK Athens 2024 19 7
17 Gabriel Segal FW (2001-05-17) May 17, 2001 New York City FC 2024 16 2
19 Stephen Annor Gyamfi (GA) FW (2003-05-19) May 19, 2003 University of Virginia 2024 0 0
37 Lawrence Ennali (U22) FW (2002-03-07) March 7, 2002 Górnik Zabrze 2024 2 1
33 Exon Arzú FW (2004-05-19) May 19, 2004 Real España 2024 0 0
Toyosi Olusanya FW (1997-10-14) October 14, 1997 St Mirren 2025 0 0

Player movement

In

Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.

Date Player Position Age Previous Club Notes Ref
January 15, 2024 Sebastian Rodriguez MF 16 Houston Dynamo Academy Signed as a Homegrown Player, effective January 1, 2021 [2]
December 17, 2024 Jimmy Maurer GK 36 FC Dallas Signed on a free transfer. [3]
January 14, 2025 Erik Dueñas MF 20 Los Angeles FC Signed on a free transfer after claiming him off waivers. [4]
January 17, 2025 Obafemi Awodesu DF 23 Houston Dynamo 2 Promoted to first team contract. [5]
February 3, 2025 Jack McGlynn MF 21 Philadelphia Union Signed for $2.1 million guaranteed, with a conditional $1.3 million conditional and Philadelphia retaining sell-on fee. [6]
February 14, 2025 Júnior Urso MF 35 Charlotte FC Signed on a free transfer. [7]
February 14, 2025 Blake Gillingham GK 25 Creighton University Undrafted free agent. [8]
February 18, 2025 Michael Halliday DF 22 Orlando City Acquired in exchange for a 1st round pick in the 2026 MLS SuperDraft. Orlando retains a sell on fee. [9]
February 19, 2025 Nicolás Lodeiro MF 35 Orlando City Signed on a free transfer. [10]
March 27, 2025 Pablo Ortiz DF 24 DAC Dunajská Streda Signed on loan for the 2025 season. [11]
March 28, 2025 Ondřej Lingr MF 26 Slavia Prague Signed on a full transfer as a Designated Player for a reported fee of $2.6 million. [12]
April 11, 2025 Jonathan Bond GK 31 Watford Signed on a full transfer for an undisclosed fee. [13]
April 23, 2025 Toyosi Olusanya FW 27 St Mirren Signed on a full transfer for an undisclosed fee. The reported transfer fee is aroun $260k [14][15]

Out

Date Player Position Age Destination Club Notes Ref
November 6, 2024 Ján Greguš MF 33 Contract option declined. [16]
November 6, 2024 Héctor Herrera MF 34 Toluca Contract option declined. [16]
November 6, 2024 Júnior Moreno MF 31 Gimnasia y Esgrima (LP) Contract option declined. [16]
November 6, 2024 Brad Smith DF 30 FC Cincinnati Contract option declined. [16]
November 6, 2024 Ousmane Sylla MF 23 Orange County SC Contract option declined. [16]
November 6, 2024 Xavier Valdez GK 21 Nashville SC Contract option declined. [16]
November 6, 2024 McKinze Gaines FW 26 New Mexico United Contract expired. [16]
November 27, 2024 Latif Blessing MF 28 Contract option declined. [17]
November 27, 2024 Steve Clark GK 38 Contract option declined.
November 27, 2024 Tate Schmitt DF 27 Nashville SC Contract option declined.
January 16, 2025 Adalberto Carrasquilla MF 26 Pumas UNAM Sold for an undisclosed fee. [18]
January 18, 2025 Sebastián Ferreira FW 26 Rosario Central Released by Houston [19]
February 22, 2025 Micael DF 24 Palmeiras Sold for an undisclosed fee. Reportedly the fee was $5 million, plus a potential $1 million in add-ons with Houston retaining a sell-on fee. [20][21][22]
April 24, 2025 Ibrahim Aliyu FW 23 Columbus Crew Traded for $450,000 and a conditional $750,000 with Houston retaining a sell-on fee. [23]

Loans out

Date Player Position Age Destination Club Notes Ref
January 23, 2025 Kieran Sargeant DF 21 Lexington SC Loaned for remainder of 2025. [24]
January 24, 2025 Jefferson Valverde MF 25 Orense S.C. Loaned for remainder of 2025. [25]


MLS SuperDraft

Round Pick Player Position Age College Notes Ref
2 48 Bo Cummins DF 21 Wake Forest

Staff

As of December 20, 2024[26][27]
Executive
Majority owner Ted Segal
Minority owners Lyle Ayes
James Harden
Tim Howard
General manager/vice president Pat Onstad
Technical director Asher Mendelsohn
Assistant general manager Nick Kowba
Director of soccer operations Francisco Tobar
Coaching staff
Head coach Ben Olsen
Assistant coach Aurélien Collin
Assistant coach Juan Guerra
Assistant coach Adin Osmanbašić
Goalkeeper coach Tim Hanley
Head of performance Paul Caffrey
Head video analyst Carlon Carpenter
Head of sports science Alex Calder
Strength & conditioning coach Anthony Narcisi
Director of sports medicine Craig Devine
Head athletic trainer Matt Murphy
Assistant athletic trainer Juan Castano
Physical therapist Micah Kust
Massage therapist Ivan Diaz
Scouting coordinator & analyst Sebastian Romero
Director of methodology Ben Bartlett
Player care manager Martha Carvajal
Head equipment manager Jaime Gonzalez

Friendlies

Preseason

January 25 Houston Dynamo 2–2 San Antonio FC Houston, Texas
11:00 AM CST Dorsey
Dueñas
Report Crognale
57' Trialist
Stadium: Houston Sports Park
January 30 FC Cincinnati 1–1 Houston Dynamo Clearwater, Florida
11:00 AM CST Bucha 40' Report 85' Segal Stadium: Joe DiMaggio Sports Complex
February 3 New England Revolution 3–3 Houston Dynamo Fort Lauderdale, Florida
10:00 AM CST Campana 25'
Yusuf 48'
Dias 97'
Report Ponce 43', 58'
Dimareli 109'
Stadium: IMG Academy
Note: The match was played over two 60-minute intervals.
February 7 FC Dallas 2–2 Houston Dynamo Frisco, Texas
11:00 AM CST Julio
Ntsabeleng 114'
Report Dueñas 47'
Sviatchenko 69'
Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Note: game featured one 45-minute interval and three 30-minute intervals.
February 12 Columbus Crew Houston Dynamo
5:00 PM CST
Note: closed door friendly
February 15 D.C. United 3–1 Houston Dynamo Boca Raton, Florida
9:30 AM CST Benteke 40'
Pirani 65'
Kijima 72'
Report Ponce 61' Stadium: FAU Soccer Stadium

Regular season

March 19 Hybrid friendly Houston Dynamo 2–1  El Salvador Houston, Texas
7:00 PM CDT
Report Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium

Competitions

Major League Soccer

Standings

Western Conference

MLS Western Conference table (2025)
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts Qualification
6 Los Angeles FC 18 8 5 5 33 24 +9 29 Qualification for round one
7 San Jose Earthquakes 21 7 7 7 41 33 +8 28
8 Houston Dynamo FC 21 7 9 5 29 34 −5 26 Qualification for the wild-card round
9 Colorado Rapids 22 7 10 5 24 33 −9 26
10 Austin FC 20 7 8 5 15 23 −8 26
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2025. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)
Overall
Overall MLS standings table (2025)
Pos Team Pld W L T GF GA GD Pts
16 San Jose Earthquakes 21 7 7 7 41 33 +8 28
17 Charlotte FC 21 8 11 2 34 36 −2 26
18 Houston Dynamo FC 21 7 9 5 29 34 −5 26
19 Colorado Rapids 22 7 10 5 24 33 −9 26
20 Austin FC 20 7 8 5 15 23 −8 26
Updated to match(es) played on July 9, 2025. Source: MLS
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) total wins; 3) total goal differential; 4) total goals scored; 5) fewer disciplinary points; 6) away goal differential; 7) away goals scored; 8) home goals differential; 9) home goals scored; 10) coin toss (2 clubs tied) or drawing of lots (≥3 clubs tied)

Results summary

Overall Home Away
Pld W D L GF GA GD Pts W D L GF GA GD W D L GF GA GD
21 7 5 9 29 34  −5 26 4 1 6 14 19  −5 3 4 3 15 15  0

Results by round

Round12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031323334
StadiumHHAHAAHAHHAHHAAAHHAHH
ResultLLDLDLWDDWLLWWDWLLLWW
Position (conf.)101513141313131314131414121010991111108
Position (league)223027292527252528242627232221192022222118
Updated to match(es) played on July 5, 2025. Source: Match results
A = Away; H = Home; W = Win; D = Draw; L = Loss; P = Postponed

Match results

February 22 1 Texas Derby Houston Dynamo 1–2 FC Dallas Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CST Bassi 18'
Kowalczyk  32'
Report Kamungo  25'
Musa 55'
Ibeagha  65'
Ramiro  67'
Julio 76'
Urhoghide  89'
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 18,623
Referee: Armando Villarreal
March 2 2 Houston Dynamo 1–4 Inter Miami CF Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CST
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 21,184
Referee: Joe Dickerson
March 8 3 Columbus Crew 0–0 Houston Dynamo Columbus, Ohio
1:30 PM CST
Report
Stadium: Lower.com Field
Attendance: 20,231
Referee: Jon Freemon
March 15 4 Houston Dynamo 1–2 Real Salt Lake Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 15,263
Referee: Marcos de Oliveira
March 22 5 Seattle Sounders 0–0 Houston Dynamo Seattle, Washington
9:30 PM CDT Report
Stadium: Lumen Field
Attendance: 31,293
Referee: Allen Chapman
March 30 6 Portland Timbers 3−1 Houston Dynamo Portland, Oregon
6:00 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Providence Park
Attendance: 20,206
Referee: Pierre-Luc Lauziere
April 5 7 Houston Dynamo 1–0 Los Angeles FC Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 16,415
Referee: Filip Dujic
April 12 8 LA Galaxy 1–1 Houston Dynamo Carson, California
9:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Dignity Health Sports Park
Attendance: 23,685
Referee: Joe Dickerson
April 19 9 Houston Dynamo 2–2 Colorado Rapids Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 13,207
Referee: Malik Badawi
April 26 10 Copa Tejas Houston Dynamo 2–0 Austin FC Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 17,808
Referee: Chris Penso
May 3 11 Los Angeles FC 2–0 Houston Dynamo Los Angeles, California
9:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: BMO Stadium
Attendance: 22,127
Referee: Rosendo Mendoza
May 10 12 Houston Dynamo 1–3 Seattle Sounders Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 19,802
Referee: Victor Rivas
May 14 13 Houston Dynamo 2–0 Minnesota United Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 14,266
Referee: Jon Freemon
May 17 14 Texas Derby FC Dallas 0–2 Houston Dynamo Frisco, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Toyota Stadium
Attendance: 11,004
Referee: Tori Penso
May 24 15 San Jose Earthquakes 3–3 Houston Dynamo San Jose, California
9:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: PayPal Park
Attendance: 15,457
Referee: Sergii Demianchuk
May 28 16 New York City FC 0–3 Houston Dynamo New York, New York
6:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Yankee Stadium
Attendance: 17,070
Referee: Rubiel Vazquez
May 31 17 Houston Dynamo 1–3 Sporting Kansas City Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 17,852
Referee: Jair Marrufo
June 14 18 Houston Dynamo 1–3 CF Montréal Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 17,845
Referee: Lorenzo Hernandez
June 25 19 Minnesota United 3–1 Houston Dynamo Saint Paul, Minnesota
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Allianz Field
Attendance: 18,214
Referee: Sergii Demianchuk
June 28 20 Houston Dynamo 1–0 St. Louis City SC Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
Attendance: 16,886
Referee: Alexis Da Silva
July 5 21 San Diego FC 3–4 Houston Dynamo San Diego, California
9:30 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Snapdragon Stadium
Attendance: 28,320
Referee: Timothy Ford
July 12 22 Real Salt Lake Houston Dynamo Sandy, Utah
8:30 PM CDT Stadium: America First Field
July 16 23 Houston Dynamo Vancouver Whitecaps Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
July 19 24 Houston Dynamo Philadelphia Union Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
July 25 25 Houston Dynamo LA Galaxy Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
August 9 26 Copa Tejas Austin FC Houston Dynamo Austin, Texas
7:30 PM CDT Stadium: Q2 Stadium
August 17 27 Vancouver Whitecaps Houston Dynamo Vancouver, British Columbia
8:00 PM CDT Stadium: BC Place
August 23 28 Houston Dynamo San Jose Earthquakes Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
August 30 29 St. Louis City SC Houston Dynamo St. Louis, Missouri
7:30 PM CDT Stadium: Energizer Park
September 13 30 Colorado Rapids Houston Dynamo Commerce City, Colorado
8:30 PM CDT Stadium: Dick's Sporting Goods Park
September 20 31 Houston Dynamo Portland Timbers Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
September 27 32 Nashville SC Houston Dynamo Nashville, Tennessee
7:30 PM CDT Stadium: Geodis Park
October 4 33 Houston Dynamo San Diego FC Houston, Texas
7:30 PM CDT Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
October 18 34 Sporting Kansas City Houston Dynamo Kansas City, Kansas
8:00 PM CDT Stadium: Children's Mercy Park

MLS Cup playoffs

U.S. Open Cup

May 7 Round of 32 Phoenix Rising FC 1–4 (a.e.t.) Houston Dynamo Phoenix, Arizona
9:00 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Phoenix Rising Soccer Stadium
Attendance: 4,346
Referee: Abdou Ndiaye
May 21 Round of 16 Austin FC 3–1 Houston Dynamo Austin, Texas
7:00 PM CDT
Report
Stadium: Q2 Stadium
Referee: Timothy Ford

Leagues Cup

July 29 Group Stage UANL v Houston Dynamo Houston, Texas
TBA Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
August 1 Group Stage Houston Dynamo v Mazatlán Houston, Texas
TBA Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium
August 5 Group Stage Houston Dynamo v Pachuca Houston, Texas
TBA Stadium: Shell Energy Stadium

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