Dynamo sign new contract with midfielder Coco Carrasquilla
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The Houston Dynamo FC and midfielder Adalberto “Coco” Carrasquilla have agreed to a new contract through the 2025 MLS season with club options for 2026 and 2027. The Panamanian played a key role in the Dynamo winning the 2023 Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and making a run to the Western Conference Final.
“Coco is an exceptional talent, who is garnering significant international attention for his performances for both club and country over the past couple years,” said Houston Dynamo General Manager Pat Onstad. “Extending Coco’s deal was a priority for us this offseason, as he is an integral part of one of the best midfields in the league and a key contributor to our recent success. We are happy for Coco to commit to a new deal as we build upon the strong foundation set last year.”
Carrasquilla also had a big year for his national team leading Panama to the Concacaf Gold Cup Final and winning the tournament’s Best Player Award. Carrasquilla will join Panama this summer for 2026 World Cup qualifiers and the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa America.
Carrasquilla joined the Dynamo in August 2021 from Spanish club FC Cartagena on loan. The Dynamo exercied the purchase option in May of 2022. Carrasquilla has 67 appearances, with 56 starts, in MLS play for the Dynamo. He has scored six goals and added 12 assists.
"Last year, our team proved that the Houston Dynamo can once again be true contenders in MLS,” said Carrasquilla. “My family has called Houston home for three years now and I look forward to working with my teammates to make our city proud of their team. We have been working hard all preseason and hope to build a strong campaign for the upcoming year.”
The Dynamo have reportedly had interest from clubs across Europe and in Mexico for Carrasquilla last summer and during this offseason. The club was open to moving the Panamanian if a deal came in that made sense for both parties. Carrasquilla has now committed to staying in Houston, helping to build on what the club started last season.
With Hector Herrera injured to begin this season, a lot will be on Carrasquilla to help drive the midfield of the team. The Dynamo open the year tomorrow when they take on St. Louis CITY SC in the first leg of the Round One matchup in the 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup. Houston will open Major League Soccer play on Saturday at Shell Energy Stadium against Sporting Kansas City.
