Houston Dynamo FC 2026 Season Preview

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·16 février 2026

Houston Dynamo FC 2026 Season Preview

By MLSsoccer staff

2026 Schedule

First game/Home opener: Feb. 21 - 8:30 pm ET vs. Chicago Fire FC
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Team Snapshot

The Dynamo were among MLS's busiest teams this offseason, making major reinforcements in nearly every area of the pitch.

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Houston's winter signing spree was highlighted by Designated Player attackers Mateusz Bogusz and Guilherme, adding a final-third threat to complement USMNT midfielder Jack McGlynn.

How much have Houston upgraded in 2026? Ben Olsen called this Dynamo side “probably one of the most competitive teams” he’s had in his 15-plus years as a head coach.

Key Signings

Mateusz Bogusz: Bogusz arrives for reportedly up to $10 million from LIGA MX side Cruz Azul. The Polish international previously starred in MLS at LAFC.
Agustín Bouzat: Bouzat bolsters the Dynamo’s midfield after captaining Argentina’s Vélez Sarsfield to a historic treble in 2024.
Guilherme: The veteran winger, acquired as a DP from Brazilian Série A side Santos FC, has 95g/44a in 429 career appearances.
Lucas Halter: Halter is a long-term building block for the Dynamo’s defense. He arrives from Brazilian Série A side Botafogo and spent the 2025 season captaining Vitória while on loan.
Héctor Herrera: The former Mexican international is back in Houston, arriving as a free agent after spending 2025 with LIGA MX champions Toluca. He’s a two-time MLS All-Star and 2023 MLS Best XI midfielder.

Full roster

Mati on the attack is going to be a sight to see 🔥 @Verizon
– jeudi 29 janvier 2026

Key Departures

Ethan Bartlow: With nearly 100 appearances for Houston, the center back entered free agency.
Amine Bassi: After a 10-goal debut campaign in 2023, Bassi’s offensive production dwindled to five goals between 2024-25.
Franco Escobar: The veteran Argentine defender spent the last three seasons with Houston before signing with Uruguay's Peñarol.
Sebastian Kowalczyk: The Polish midfielder contributed 5g/6a over his two-and-a-half-year stint in Houston.
Brooklyn Raines: The US youth international midfielder was traded to the New England Revolution for up to $2 million.
Júnior Urso: The veteran midfielder is back playing in his native Brazil.