[1] A week later, the effort was bolstered when the Dynamo began accepting refundable deposits for a potential NWSL expansion team.
[4] The crest featured a soccer ball along with the words "Houston Dash" with sky blue lines in the background.
[6] Former United States men's national soccer team goalkeeperTim Howard joined the ownership as a minority owner on July 16, 2024.
Since acquiring the team, Segal has invested significantly into the club, both the Dynamo and Dash and Shell Energy Stadium.
[14] On April 27, 2022, the Houston Dash announced that it was immediately suspending James Clarkson pending the conclusion of the joint investigation by the NWSL and NWSLPA that was launched in 2021.
[17] Houston Dash named former NWSL player and sports executive Alex Singer as the General Manager on August 24, 2022.
[20] On December 14, 2022, the Dash released a public statement declaring the club would not renew the contract with James Clarkson, which had an expiration date of the end of 2022, after reports concluded that his "actions constituted emotional misconduct.
[23] Fran Alonso was appointed the head coach of the Dash on December 22, 2023[24] following an extensive search led by general manager, Alex Singer.
Alonso began a leave of absence on June 28, and was later replaced by interim coach Ricky Clarke in lieu of returning to the club.
[26] Pinones Arce was brought in to work alongside general manager Alex Singer and to establish a robust soccer operation framework for the Dash.
His responsibilities include talent identification, roster construction, overseeing various aspects of soccer operations, and contributing to the development of a comprehensive youth strategy.
Houston Dynamo Football Club announced the addition of former United States men's national soccer team goalkeeper Tim Howard to its ownership group on July 16, 2024.
Howard said joining the HDFC ownership grants him the opportunity to "further contribute to the growth of the game in the United States and connect with the passionate soccer fans who call Houston home”.
On June 22, 2022, Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) announced plans for major upgrades to Shell Energy Stadium.
It opens into a climate-controlled club area where guests can enjoy an all-inclusive experience with premium food options, a dedicated bar serving beer, wine and cocktails along with non-alcoholic beverages.
The training facility is located 10 miles south of Shell Energy Stadium and was built through a partnership with the City of Houston.
[43] The reorganization offer was approved by the court on October 30, 2014, although Comcast appealed the decision in order to address a $100 million loan that had been given to the network.
[48][49] As of the 2017 season, Dash games were streamed exclusively by Go90 for American audiences and via the NWSL website for international viewers.
Houston Dash and Houston-based PTS Media announced[55] on April 12, 2024, that all remaining home matches for the 2024 season would stream in Spanish across the Deportes Nation digital platforms.