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Houston Dynamo facts for kids
| Full name | Houston Dynamo | ||
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| Founded | 2005 | ||
| Ground | BBVA Compass Stadium (capacity: 22,000) |
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| Chairman | Anschutz Entertainment Group | ||
| Manager | Dominic Kinnear | ||
| League | Major League Soccer | ||
| 2011 | Eastern Conference: 2nd Overall: 7th Playoffs: Runner-up |
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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, known as BBVA Compass 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 Compass Stadium is the current home of the Houston Dynamo.
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Texian Army is one of the Supporter Clubs of the Dynamo
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Brian Ching dribbles through two FC Dallas players
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Owen Coyle is the most recent head coach