HOUSTON (Oct. 21, 2025) – Houston Dynamo FC announced Tuesday that the Club has exercised contract options on five players as they aim to return to the postseason in 2026. The Dynamo declined options on 10 players, and an additional 14 are on guaranteed contracts. These moves leave the team with 19 players on the roster as the offseason begins.

“We are disappointed to fall short of our goal of qualifying for the playoffs for a third consecutive season,” said Dynamo President of Soccer Pat Onstad. “As we conclude the 2025 season, we've made the decision to part ways with several players who have contributed to our success in recent years, including winning the 2023 U.S. Open Cup and setting the Club’s point record in 2024. We are grateful for their effort and commitment to our Club and community and wish them the best in the next step of their careers. We are now singularly focused on improving next season's team, returning to the playoffs and putting ourselves in a position to compete for trophies."

Houston exercised 2026 contract options for the following five (5) players:

Houston declined 2026 contract options for...