The 2024 Houston Dynamo season was the 19th season of the team's existence since joining

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(MLS) prior to the 2006 season. 2024 was the second season under head coach Ben Olsen and the third season under GM

Pat Onstad Patrick Stewart Onstad (born January 13, 1968) is a Canadian former professional soccer goalkeeper who serves as the General Manager of the Houston Dynamo. During his career, Onstad played with a variety of clubs in Canada and the United State ...

and technical director Asher Mendelsohn. It was the fourth season (third full season) under majority owner Ted Segal. 2024 saw Houston make the playoffs for the second consecutive year after a 5th place finish in the Western Conference. The Dynamo would fall in the first round of the playoffs to the Seattle Sounders 2 games to 0, losing both on penalties. The Dynamo also competed in the

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after winning the 2023 U.S. Open Cup. The 54 points set a Dynamo single season record. On July 16,

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legend

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joined the Dynamo and

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ownership group. The season was also notable for the signing of striker Ezequiel Ponce for a club record transfer fee from AEK Athens.

Final roster

''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.''

Out

MLS SuperDraft

Staff

Friendlies

Preseason

Competitions

Major League Soccer

Standings

= Western Conference

= Overall

Results summary

Results by round

Match results

MLS Cup playoffs

Round One

U.S. Open Cup

CONCACAF Champions Cup

Round One

Round of 16

Leagues Cup

West 8

Knockout stage

Player statistics

Appearances, goals, and assists

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Disciplinary record

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Clean sheets

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Honors and awards

MLS Team of the Matchday

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Dynamo team awards

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References

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