Houston Dynamo facts for kids
| Full name | Houston Dynamo | ||
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| Nickname(s) | Orange Crush La Naranja (The Orange) |
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| Founded | December 15, 2005 | ||
| Stadium | BBVA Stadium Houston, Texas |
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| Stadium capacity |
22,039 | ||
| Owners | Gabriel Brener Oscar De La Hoya Ben Guill Jake Silverstein |
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| General manager | Matt Jordan | ||
| Head coach | Wílmer Cabrera | ||
| League | Major League Soccer | ||
| 2018 | Western Conference: 9th Overall: 17th Playoffs: Did not qualify |
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The Houston Dynamo are an American soccer team that plays in Major League Soccer in Houston, Texas. In late 2005, the San Jose Earthquakes moved to the city because of financial problems in San Jose, California.
The Dynamo opened a new stadium, which opened as BBVA Compass Stadium and is now known as BBVA Stadium, in downtown Houston in May 2012, after playing their first seven games of the season on the road.
League title
- Major League Soccer : 2
- 2006, 2007
League position
| Season | League | Position |
| 2006 | Major League Soccer | Champions |
| 2007 | Major League Soccer | Champions |
| 2008 | Major League Soccer | Quarterfinals |
Images for kids
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Paul Dalglish holds the trophy after the 2006 MLS Cup victory
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President George W. Bush and the 2007 Dynamo squad after the second MLS Cup victory
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Brian Mullan vs. the New York Red Bulls during the 2008 Western Conference Semifinals at Robertson Stadium.
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The 2009 Western Conference Final in which the Dynamo were defeated by the Los Angeles Galaxy
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Calen Carr lies injured as David Beckham looks on during the 2012 MLS Cup
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Robertson Stadium was the former home of the Houston Dynamo.
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BBVA Stadium is the current home of the Houston Dynamo.
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HSP is the permanent home and professional training center for the Dynamo first team and youth academy.
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Brian Ching dribbles through two FC Dallas players
