Houston Dynamo Tickets

Houston Dynamo History

The Dynamo compete in Major League Soccer in the Western Conference. The team was established in 2005 when the Anschutz Entertainment Group — owners of the San Jose Earthquakes — moved the team to Houston after failing to find a new stadium in San Jose. The change of scenery proved to be a success, as the Dynamo won the MLS Cup in 2006 and 2007, their first two seasons. They were runners-up in 2011 and 2012, and were also Supporters' Shield runners-up in 2008. The Dynamo won the U.S. Open Cup in 2018, and again in 2023.

The Dynamo's main rival is FC Dallas, who they play in the Texas Derby, which was established in 2006. Each game, the winner of the Derby gets "El Capitán," a replica 18th-century cannon. The Dynamo are also intra-league rivals with Sporting Kansas City.

Dominic Kinnear was the Dynamo's first head coach and led them from 2005 until 2014, bringing the team their two championships. They are currently coached by Ben Olsen.

Houston Dynamo Team Info

Conference: Western
Team Colors: Wildcatter Orange, Space City Blue, Raven Black
Team Rivals: FC Dallas, Austin FC, Sporting Kansas City

Houston Dynamo at Shell Energy Stadium

The Dynamo's first home games were played at Robertson Stadium at the University of Houston from 2006 to 2011. In 2012, the Dynamo started playing at BBVA Stadium, a Houston arena shared with the Houston Dash of the National Women's Soccer League and Texas Southern University football. The facility was renamed Shell Energy Stadium ahead of the 2023 season.