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The Houston Dynamo will look to get back on track after an unexpected week without a game when it hosts the Portland Timbers on Saturday in an early season Western Conference match.

Ibrahim Aliyu News / Field Level Media / March 12

Dynamo reacquire F Aliyu Ibrahim from Crew

The Houston Dynamo reacquired forward Aliyu Ibrahim from the Columbus Crew on Thursday. In exchange for the 24-year-old Nigeria native, the Crew received $250,000 in general allocation money and up to $500,000 more in performance-based GAM.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 21

Guilherme nets pair as Dynamo rally past Fire

Guilherme scored twice in his MLS debut, and the Houston Dynamo rallied for a 2-1 win against the visiting Chicago Fire in the season opener for both clubs on Saturday.

Houston Dynamo News / Field Level Media / February 21

Dynamo sign Matthew Arana, 15, to first-team contract

The Houston Dynamo signed 15-year-old midfielder Matthew Arana on Saturday, making him the youngest first-team signing in franchise history. The Dynamo Academy product and Houston native signed a Homegrown Player contract through the 2027-28 season with club options through the 2029-30 campaign.

Mateusz Bogusz News / Field Level Media / January 29

Dynamo acquire M Mateusz Bogusz from Cruz Azul

The Houston Dynamo acquired midfielder Mateusz Bogusz from Liga MX side Cruz Azul on Thursday. The 24-year-old Polish international is under contract through 2027-28 with options through 2029-30.

Hector Herrera News / Field Level Media / January 14

Two-time All-Star M Hector Herrera rejoins Dynamo

Two-time MLS All-Star midfielder Hector Herrera rejoined the Houston Dynamo on Wednesday. After spending 2025 at Liga MX power Toluca, the 35-year-old Mexican star signed with Houston through the 2026 MLS season with an option through June 2027.

Houston Dynamo News / Field Level Media / January 13

Dynamo acquire Brazilian winger Guilherme as DP

The Houston Dynamo announced the acquisition of Brazilian winger Guilherme on Tuesday. The 30-year-old arrives from Brazilian Serie A side Santos FC for a reported $2.1 million transfer fee.

Houston Dynamo News / Field Level Media / January 12

Dynamo sign Brazilian D Lucas Halter through 2029-30

The Houston Dynamo acquired Brazilian top-flight defender Lucas Halter on Monday. Halter, 25, arrives from Botafogo and is under contract through 2029-30 with an option for 2030-31.

Houston Dynamo News / Field Level Media / October 8

Report: Houston Dash close to $120M sale to son of Chinese billionaire

Houston Dash owner Ted Segal is in "advanced talks" with a group interested in buying the NWSL club for $120 million, Sportico reported Wednesday, but any transaction likely would require increased scrutiny.

Ben Olsen News / Field Level Media / September 19

Dynamo face crucial match vs. Timbers without Artur, Ben Olsen

The Houston Dynamo will face a crucial home match against the Portland Timbers on Saturday night without their captain in the lineup or their coach on the sidelines.

Houston Dynamo News / Field Level Media / September 16

Dynamo exercise option to purchase D Felipe Andrade

The Houston Dynamo exercised their purchase option for Brazilian defender Felipe Andrade on Tuesday. Andrade, 23, has recorded three goals and one assist in 19 MLS matches (15 starts) since arriving on loan from Brazil's Fluminense SC.

Houston Dynamo News / Field Level Media / September 2

Dynamo add F Sergio Santos off waivers

The Houston Dynamo acquired forward Sergio Santos off waivers on Tuesday. Santos will remain under contract through the remainder of the season. The Dynamo will hold a club option on the Brazilian for the 2026 campaign.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / August 17

Dynamo earn draw with Whitecaps in Thomas Muller's MLS debut

Jose Artur scored in second-half stoppage time, giving the Houston Dynamo a 1-1 draw with the host Vancouver Whitecaps on Sunday night and tempering the MLS debut of Thomas Muller.

Houston Dynamo News / Field Level Media / July 15

Dynamo transfer MF Nico Lodeiro to his boyhood Uruguayan team

The Houston Dynamo formally transferred veteran midfielder Nico Lodeiro to Club Nacional de Football, his boyhood Uruguayan team, on Tuesday. Lodeiro, 36, appeared in his final game for the Dynamo on June 28 when he played five minutes off the bench.

Ben Olsen News / Field Level Media / July 15

Dynamo begin key stretch with visit from Whitecaps

Houston Dynamo coach Ben Olsen said his team is living on the edge. The Dynamo fell off that edge Saturday night at Real Salt Lake when they gave up a set-piece goal late in the first half that held up in a 1-0 loss, which put them out of the Western Conference playoff table.

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Jack McGlynn News / Field Level Media / July 7

Dynamo extend M Jack McGlynn through 2028

The Houston Dynamo extended midfielder Jack McGlynn's contract through 2028 with a club option for 2029 on Monday. Acquired from the Philadelphia Union for $2.1M ahead of this season, McGlynn has contributed three goals and five assists in 18 matches across all competitions in 2025.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / June 25

Three quick tallies lift Minnesota over Houston Dynamo

Bongokuhle Hlongwane scored a brace as Minnesota United tallied three times in a 11-minute span midway through the second half en route to a 3-1 victory over Houston Dynamo on Wednesday night in Saint Paul, Minn.

Houston Dynamo News / Field Level Media / May 14

Pablo Ortiz, Felipe Andrade score 1st MLS goals as Dynamo top Loons

Pablo Ortiz scored just before halftime to set the Houston Dynamo on course to a 2-0 victory over visiting Minnesota United on Wednesday night. Felipe Andrade added a second goal for Houston (3-6-4, 13 points) in the 77th minute, as the Dynamo earned their third home shutout win.

Erik Sviatchenko News / Field Level Media / April 29

Dynamo re-sign veteran D Erik Sviatchenko

The Houston Dynamo re-signed defender Erik Sviatchenko through 2026 with a club option for 2027 on Tuesday. Sviatchenko, 33, is in his third season with Houston.

Amine Bassi News / Field Level Media / April 25

Dynamo re-sign attacker Amine Bassi through 2025

The Houston Dynamo have re-signed attacker Amine Bassi through the rest of the 2025 season. The deal announced Friday includes team options in 2026-27 for the 27-year-old Moroccan international.

Ibrahim Aliyu News / Field Level Media / April 24

Crew acquire F Ibrahim Aliyu from Dynamo

The Columbus Crew acquired forward Ibrahim Aliyu from the Houston Dynamo on Thursday. The Dynamo will receive $450,000 and up to $750,000 in conditional performance-based incentives.

Hector Herrera News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3, 2024

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