Houston Dynamo and Ben Olsen agree to contract extension

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Houston Dynamo FC and head coach Ben Olsen have agreed to a contract extension through the 2026 season, the club announced today.

“When Mr. Segal purchased the club, he had ambition to build a sustainable winner and make the city of Houston proud of our team. As our head coach, Ben has been instrumental in leading our club’s resurgence and building a foundation for continued success,” General Manager Pat Onstad said. “Ben has led the on-field turnaround of the team over the past twelve months, including a return to the MLS Cup Playoffs and international competition, lifting another U.S. Open Cup and knocking out two major Liga MX teams from Leagues Cup. He has also helped rebuild the identity of our club, implementing an attractive style of play, leading a resilient group of players and nurturing young talent from around the world. I am personally excited to continue my collaboration with Ben in our pursuit of continued success at the club.”

Olsen is in his second year in charge of the club, with the team currently sitting on thirteen points through seven games while not having Hector Herrera. In 2023, Olsen’s first year, the Dynamo won the Lamar Hunt US Open Cup and advanced to the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2017, advancing to the Western Conference Final.

"I would like to thank Ted Segal, Pat Onstad and the Houston Dynamo staff and players for their continued support,” Olsen, who joined the club in November 2022, said. “I was attracted to the job because of the enormous potential of both the club and the city. I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved over the past twelve months and am energized to continue raising the standards of our club to ensure the city of Houston is proud of their team.”