Houston Dynamo FC Secure Contract Extension For Head Coach Ben Olsen

Houston Dynamo FC announced today a contract extension for head coach Ben Olsen, ensuring his continued leadership with the Club. The extension runs through the 2027-28 season.

Houston recently clinched a spot in the Audi 2026 MLS Cup Playoffs this past weekend, marking the third time in the last four seasons that the Dynamo have qualified for the postseason under Olsen. Notably, he ranks second in Club history for the most playoff appearances achieved during a head coach's tenure (Dominic Kinnear, seven postseason appearances with the Dynamo). Under Olsen, a former U.S. Men’s National Team player, the Dynamo have maintained their strong defensive identity this season, allowing the fifth-fewest goals (39) and posting 11 clean sheets, the second-most in team history. Notably, the team’s recent five-match shutout victory streak tied a league-record, while the team held opponents scoreless for an impressive 485 minutes earlier this season, the second-longest run over the last decade for the Dynamo. The 49-year-old head coach is one of three active MLS head coaches to lead a team to the playoffs eight or more times, joining Bruce Arena and Brian Schmetzer. Olsen sits seventh all-time amongst MLS head coaches with 164 regular season wins, reaching 150 last season when the Dynamo earned a 3-2 road victory over St. Louis CITY SC. “I was drawn to this opportunity with the Dynamo because of the significant potential of both the Club and the city, and I am proud of the progress we have made together and the standards we have established,” said Olsen. “That progress reflects the commitment of our players, coaches and staff, along with the unwavering support of our fans. I am grateful to Ted, Pat and the entire Dynamo organization for their continued trust and belief in what we are working toward. I am energized by the opportunity to continue building on our success and make the city of Houston proud.” Olsen joined the Dynamo ahead of the 2023 season and immediately helped lead the Club to their best season in over a decade. Houston lifted the 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the Club’s fourth domestic title, earning Houston a place in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup for the first time since 2019. The team also made the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017 after finishing fourth in the conference, making a run to the Western Conference Final. Houston also went on a run to the Round of 16 in the inaugural Leagues Cup, defeating Liga MX sides Santos Laguna and Pachuca. Over the course of the year, Houston posted an impressive 9-2 record in elimination matches across three competitions in 2023. The Dynamo followed that up with a 2024 campaign that set the Club’s single-season point record and achieved a second consecutive MLS Cup Playoffs berth. Notably, Houston was the only American MLS team to compete in four major competitions that year, including MLS, Concacaf Champions Cup, Leagues Cup and the U.S. Open Cup.

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