2010 Houston Dynamo season
Introduction The '''2010 Houston Dynamo season''' was the fifth season of the team's existence since joining Major League Soccer (MLS) prior to the 2006 season. It was the team's fifth season with head coach Dominic Kinnear, majority owner Philip Anschultz, and chief operating officer Chris Canetti. On June 10, team president Oliver Luck left the Dynamo to become athletic director for his alma mater, West Virginia University.This Dynamo failed to qualify for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the first time in franchise history during the 2010 season, finishing 7th in the Western Conference, 1 place and 13 points below the final playoff spot. In the U.S. Open Cup, Houston reached the quarterfinals, where they lost 3–1 to Chivas USA. The Dynamo finished top of their group in the North American SuperLiga, before losing 1–0 to Monarcas Morelia in the semifinals.On July 28, the Dynamo hosted the 2010 MLS All-Star Game at Reliant Stadium, where the MLS All-Stars lost 5–2 to Manchester United.
Final roster ''As of October 24, 2010. ''''Appearances and goals are totals for MLS regular season only. ''No.NameNationalityPositionDate of birth (Age)Joined fromJoined inApps.GoalsGoalkeepers1Tally Hall|GKMay 12, 1985 (25)Esbjerg fB20095018Pat Onstad|GKJanuary 13, 1968 (42)San Jose Earthquakes2006136030Tyler Deric (HGP)|GKAugust 30, 1988 (22)Houston Dynamo Academy200920Defenders2Eddie Robinson|DFJune 19, 1978 (32)San Jose Earthquakes20069454Ryan Cochrane|DFAugust 8, 1983 (27)San Jose Earthquakes20097028Richard Mulrooney|DFNovember 3, 1976 (33)Toronto FC200788131André HainaultDFJune 17, 1986 (24)FK Baník Most200948332Bobby Boswell|DFMarch 15, 1983 (27)D.C. United200884251Adrian Serioux|DFMay 12, 1979 (31)Toronto FC2010333Midfielders5Danny Cruz (GA)|MFJanuary 3, 1990 (20)UNLV20093127Colin Clark|MFApril 11, 1984 (26)Colorado Rapids20100011Brad Davis|MFNovember 8, 1981 (28)San Jose Earthquakes20061251713Francisco Navas Cobo (HGP)|MFNovember 17, 1991 (18)Houston Dynamo Academy20101017Mike Chabala|MFMay 24, 1984 (26)University of Washington200640120Geoff Cameron|MFJuly 11, 1985 (25)University of Rhode Island200868622Lovel Palmer|MFAugust 30, 1984 (26)Harbour View201026226Corey Ashe|MFMarch 14, 1986 (24)University of North Carolina200798127Samuel Appiah|MFMarch 25, 1985 (25)Boston University20102135Anthony Obodai|MFAugust 6, 1982 (28)RKC Waalwijk201040Forwards15Cam Weaver|FWJune 10, 1983 (27)San Jose Earthquakes200922623Dominic Oduro|FWAugust 13, 1985 (25)New York Red Bulls200943625Brian Ching (C)|FWMay 24, 1978 (31)San Jose Earthquakes20061054633Joseph Ngwenya|FWMarch 30, 1981 (29)Antalyaspor2010378
Player movement ===In===''Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed. ''DatePlayerPositionAgePrevious ClubNotesRef'''January 21, 2010''' Kevin HarmseMF25 Chivas USAAcquired in exchange for a conditional third or fourth-round pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft. Francisco Navas Cobo MF 18  Houston Dynamo Academy Signed as a homegrown player. '''March 12, 2010''' Adrian Serioux DF 30  Toronto FC Acquired in exchange for a third-round pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. '''March 19, 2010''' Lovel Palmer  MF 25 Harbour ViewFull transfer, fee undisclosed. '''April 13, 2010'''  Joseph NgwenyaFW29 AntalyasporSigned on a free transfer. After Antalyaspor refused to turn over Ngwenya's International Transfer Certificate, FIFA ruled him eligible to join Houston on May 20. '''July 13, 2010'''  Anthony Obodai MF 27  RKC WaalwijkSigned on a free transfer. '''September 15, 2010'''  Colin ClarkMF26  Colorado RapidsAcquired along with allocation money in exchange for Brian Mullan and a fourth-round pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.===Out===''Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed. ''DatePlayerPositionAgeDestination ClubNotesRef'''November 25, 2009''' John Michael HaydenMF25 Louisville LightningWaived following the 2009 season. '''November 25, 2009''' Abe ThompsonFW27 Real Salt LakeWaived following the 2009 season. '''December 31, 2009''' Ricardo ClarkMF26 Eintracht FrankfurtContract expired/free transfer'''December 31, 2009''' Stuart HoldenMF24 Bolton WanderersContract expired/free transfer'''March 9, 2010''' Kevin HarmseMF25 Vancouver WhitecapsReleased'''March 24, 2010''' Erik UstruckMF25 FC Tampa BayReleased '''March 25, 2010'''  Wade Barrett DF 33 Retired Joined the Dynamo coaching staff after retiring. '''July 13, 2010'''  Luis Ángel Landín FW 24  Atlante Released'''July 26, 2010''' Craig WaibelDF34RetiredReleased'''September 15, 2010'''  Brian MullanMF32  Colorado RapidsTraded along with a fourth-round pick in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft for Colin Clark and allocation money.=== MLS SuperDraft ===RoundPickPlayerPositionAgeCollegeNotesRef'''3'''43David WalkerMF22UC Santa BarbaraDid not sign with the Dynamo, retired. '''3'''46Samuel AppiahMF24Boston University|'''4'''56Euan HoldenDF21New MexicoSigned with Vejle Boldklub.
Coaching staff ''As of October 24, 2010. ''+PositionNameHead coach Dominic KinnearAssistant coach Wade BarrettAssistant coach Steve RalstonGoalkeeper coach Tim HanleyHead athletic trainer Theron EnnsAssistant athletic trainer Shane CaronTeam administrator Nick KowbaEquipment manager Michael Porter
Pre-season and friendlies ===Pro Soccer Classic======Friendlies===
Competitions === Major League Soccer ======= Standings ========= Western Conference ========== Overall ========= Results summary ======== Results by round ======== Match results ======= U.S. Open Cup ======SuperLiga===
Player statistics === Appearances, goals, and assists ===+111005002004002281223122003004170012002003005302225222003007000000000000710139131000008280323032003009253322330003001130512275120003001330010020000015193214312003011660040020000017311425142004001823002300000000201730163000010022324126212104102332752754211310252373207300030026310427030004002741021020000030200200000000313221282100040032300126010004003516311210101320356004000002005118211321200300=== Disciplinary record ===+PlayerTotalMLSOpen CupSuperLiga25030101042020000057131103072121000081010000094030001011404000001520200000161000100017605000102031310000225242001023200000202520200000261000001031504000103251510000333212002035101000005120100010=== Clean sheets ===+RankNat.PlayerMLSOpen CupSuperLigaTotalPat Onstad4004Tally Hall1113Tyler Deric1001Total6118
Honors and awards === MLS Player of the Week ===+WeekPlayerRef.21 Brian Ching=== MLS Goal of the Week ===+WeekPlayerOpponentDate4 Lovel PalmerChivas USAApril 1727 Dominic OduroD.C. UnitedMay 22=== Annual ===+HonorPlayerRef.MLS All-Star Brad Davis Brian Ching=== Dynamo team awards ===+MVPDefensive Player of the Year'''Humanitarian of the Year'''Young Player of the YearNewcomer of the YearRef. Brad Davis Bobby Boswell Brian Ching Danny Cruz Lovel Palmer
Kits '''Supplier:''' Adidas / '''Sponsor:''' Amigo Energy
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