2010 Houston Dynamo season


The 2010 Houston Dynamo season was the fifth season of the team's existence since joining Major League Soccer prior to the 2006 season. It was the team's fifth season with head coach Dominic Kinnear, majority owner Philip Anschultz, and chief operating officer Chris Canetti. On June 10, team president Oliver Luck left the Dynamo to become athletic director for his alma mater, West Virginia University.
This Dynamo failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in franchise history during the 2010 season, finishing 7th in the Western Conference, 1 place and 13 points below the final playoff spot. In the U.S. Open Cup, Houston reached the quarterfinals, where they lost 3–1 to Chivas USA. The Dynamo finished top of their group in the North American SuperLiga, before losing 1–0 to Monarcas Morelia in the semifinals.
On July 28, the Dynamo hosted the 2010 MLS All-Star Game at Reliant Stadium, where the MLS All-Stars lost 5–2 to Manchester United.

Final roster

As of October 24, 2010.
''Appearances and goals are totals for MLS regular season only.''

Player movement

In

Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.
DatePlayerPositionAgePrevious clubNotesRef
January 21, 2010

Out

Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed.
DatePlayerPositionAgeDestination ClubNotesRef
November 25, 2009

MLS SuperDraft

RoundPickPlayerPositionAgeCollegeNotesRef
343David WalkerMF22UC Santa BarbaraDid not sign with the Dynamo, retired.
346Samuel AppiahMF24Boston University
456Euan HoldenDF21New MexicoSigned with Vejle Boldklub.

Coaching staff

As of October 24, 2010.
PositionName
Head coach

Competitions

Major League Soccer

Standings

Western Conference
Overall

Kits

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