Houston Dynamo FC is an American professional soccer club based in Houston.
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31 Facts About Houston Dynamo
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The Houston Dynamo compete in Major League Soccer as a member of the Western Conference.
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Houston Dynamo have been MLS Cup champions twice, winning during their first two seasons in 2006 and 2007.
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The Houston Dynamo have reached the final of the now defunct North American SuperLiga, finishing as runners-up following a defeat against the New England Revolution.
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Garber was in Houston Dynamo and spoke with the media before an international friendly between Mexico and Bulgaria at Reliant Stadium, citing Houston Dynamo as a next destination for an MLS club whether the Earthquakes moved or not.
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Houston Dynamo began the 2007 season by competing in the 2007 CONCACAF Champions' Cup.
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Houston Dynamo began its 2007 MLS league season with shutouts against Los Angeles Galaxy and Chivas USA.
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Just like in 2006, Houston Dynamo faced the New England Revolution for the championship.
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Houston Dynamo has pledged to help find Dynamo a soccer-specific stadium, though he has been too busy with training to participate significantly in Dynamo decision-making.
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Houston Dynamo has said he would become more involved once he retires in 2009, but has yet to do so even ten years later.
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The Houston Dynamo was back on the pitch competing in the CONCACAF Champions' Cup .
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Houston Dynamo switched to the Eastern Conference for the 2011 season, after teams were added in Vancouver and Portland.
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Brad Davis was injured in the first half, but despite this blow, the Houston Dynamo scored twice to earn their ticket to the MLS Final and a chance to face the Los Angeles Galaxy.
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Two seasons prior, the Houston Dynamo faced the Galaxy there in the Western Conference Final, during which several blackouts occurred.
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The Houston Dynamo were not able to power through the game, surrendering a goal to Landon Donovan in the 72nd minute.
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The Houston Dynamo then faced the top seed in the Eastern Conference, Sporting Kansas City in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, played over two legs.
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Houston Dynamo finished eighth in the Western Conference, and finished fifteenth in the twenty-team league, again failing to make the playoffs.
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Houston Dynamo participated in the inaugural Leagues Cup but were eliminated via penalties in the first round by Club America.
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On 2 March 2022, The Houston Dynamo made their biggest signing in club history when they announced Hector Herrera on a pre-contract agreement through the 2024 MLS season.
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The new logo features a hexagonal shape to whose six sides represent the Houston Dynamo's founding in 2006 and to reference the six wards that made up the original layout of the city.
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In 2007, Houston Dynamo started a search for a mascot by asking members of the Art Institute of Houston Dynamo to submit drawings, from which several finalists were selected and an official mascot would be decided through an online poll, both for the mascot design and name.
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Houston Dynamo is not only present at games, cheering on the team, but joins the Houston dancers, the Dynamo Girls helping to promote the Dynamo in Houston.
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Houston Dynamo have developed a rivalry with Sporting Kansas City after facing each other in the playoffs and the US Open Cup multiple times.
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Houston Dynamo's revenues increased significantly when they moved to BBVA Stadium in 2012, propelling the team into profitability and doubling season ticket sales – according to club President Chris Canetti.
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In February 2016, the Dynamo announced the start of a new multiyear deal with CBS Radio Houston.
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Houston Dynamo Academy was created in 2007 and led by Director of Youth Development James Clarkson.
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Houston Dynamo Academy is currently run by Academy Director Paul Holocher.
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The Houston Dynamo ran all soccer operations for the club, sending academy players as well as fringe first team players and players rehabbing from injury to train and play with the Toros throughout the year.
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In December 2020, RGVFC and the Houston Dynamo restructured the relationship, giving the Toros control over all aspects of their soccer operations.
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The Houston Dynamo participated in the final two seasons of the CONCACAF Champions Cup tournament reaching the semi-finals both times.
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