2010 Houston Dynamo season


The 2010 Houston Dynamo season was the fifth season of the team's existence. This year was the first season that the team failed to qualify for the playoffs.

Current roster

As of July 20, 2010.

Transfers

In

DatePlayerDestination ClubFeeRef
January 21, 2010 Kevin Harmse Chivas USATrade
March 12, 2010 Adrian Serioux TorontoTrade
March 19, 2010 Lovel Palmer Harbour ViewUndisclosed
April 12, 2010 Joseph Ngwenya AntalyasporFree
July 14, 2010 Anthony Obodai WaalwijkUndisclosed
September 15, 2010 Colin Clark Colorado RapidsTrade

Out

DatePlayerDestination ClubFeeRef
January 19, 2010 Ricardo Clark Eintracht FrankfurtFree
January 26, 2010 Stuart Holden Bolton WanderersFree
September 15, 2010 Brian Mullan Colorado RapidsTrade

Review

Preseason

In February, the Dynamo participated in the Pro Soccer Classic, taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. They lost to New York Red Bulls on February 25, 6-5 on penalty kicks after a scoreless tie in regulation. They beat FC Dallas in the consolation game on February 27, 2-1. During their time in Florida, they also played a friendly against the UCF Knights NCAA Division I men's soccer team, which they won, 4-0.
They are scheduled to play pre-season friendlies against Austin Aztex FC of the USSF Division 2 Professional League, San Jose Earthquakes and C.D. Chivas USA.

Regular Season

Houston began their fifth Major League Soccer regular season on the road with a match against FC Dallas on March 27, 2010, followed by their home opener against the Real Salt Lake on April 1, 2010.
On April 24, 2010, starting midfielder Geoff Cameron ruptured his PCL. He was expected to return in mid-August.
On May 5, 2010, Houston lost to rivals FC Dallas 1-0 after Ihemelu scored in 78th minute.
The Dynamo went winless during the month of June.
Houston went winless during the month of July. On July 14, Houston released their first designated player Luis Angel Landin after less than one year with the club. On July 31, Thierry Henry made his MLS debut against Houston in a 2-2 tie.

Match results

Pro Soccer Classic

Semi-Final Round
Third Place Match

Friendlies

2010 U.S. Open Cup

SuperLiga

MLS regular season

League table

Conference
Overall

Results summary

Statistical Leaders