Houston Dynamo FC Season 20 Preview: Historic Acquisitions, Rumored Newbies, and Messi Madness 

To say there’s some buzz around Houston Dynamo’s 2025 season, their twentieth, would be a bit of an understatement. After the departure of their star captain, Héctor Herrera, after a rather dramatic season closer which saw the Mexican footballer spit at, or in the general direction of (it’s unclear) the referee after a heated call, the fans are left wondering who the team’s next captain might be. Rumored additions to the team include Paraguayan player Rubén Lezcano and Israeli midfielder Mohamed Abu Fan, each valued at a whopping $4 million (though these are just rumors for now.)

Earlier this month it was announced that Houston Dynamo FC had acquired American midfielder Jack McGlynn from Philadelphia Union in a historic first-ever cash-for-homegrown player trade in league history. The $2.1 million deal made headlines around the world when it was announced and the 21-year-old footballer has been the focus of much of the club’s latest social media activity. 

Dynamo Diesel hypes up the crowd during the 2024 season. Photo: SCF

But have you heard? The club’s second home match will be against the MLS titans, Inter Miami. And what might the demand for such a game, presumably featuring inimitable G.O.A.T. of football, Lionel Messi, be at Houston’s beloved Shell Energy Stadium? A quick ticket search revealed some truly jaw-dropping prices. Inter Miami’s Houston game will set customer’s back up to 600% more than a usual game at the stadium. Prices for single tickets in the front and middle sections range from $1,196 to $1,441 at the time this article was written, and in the back they’re averaging around $360. And tickets are going fast, so if you want to see the master before his eventual and inevitable retirement, act fast. 

The team celebrates after a goal during a home game at Shell Energy Stadium. Photo: SCF

Get ready for another wild season from Houston Dynamo FC. Don’t miss the action, the music of La Banda was local de Estados Unidos, and the good times, and make sure to check out all of Space City Frequency’s game reviews and galleries. Tickets and more information can be found at https://www.houstondynamofc.com/#forever-orange-forever-houston-season-20.

Here’s a quick look at the club’s season:

February 22 — Houston Dynamo vs. FC Dallas 

March 2 — Houston Dynamo vs. Inter Miami

March 8 —Columbus vs. Houston Dynamo

March 15 — Houston Dynamo vs. Real Salt Lake

March 22 — Seattle Sounders vs. Houston Dynamo

March 30 — Portland vs. Houston Dynamo

April 5 — Houston Dynamo vs. LAFC

April 12 — LA Galaxy vs. Houston Dynamo

April 19 — Houston Dynamo vs. Colorado 

April 26 — Houston Dynamo vs. Austin

May 3 — LAFC vs. Houston Dynamo

May 10 — Houston Dynamo vs. Seattle Sounders

May 14 — Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota 

May 17 — FC Dallas vs. Houston Dynamo

May 24 — San Jose vs. Houston Dynamo

May 28 — New York City vs. Houston Dynamo

May 31— Houston Dynamo vs. Sporting KC

June 14 — Houston Dynamo vs. Montréal 

June 25 — Minnesota vs. Houston Dynamo

June 28 — Houston Dynamo vs. St. Louis

July 5 —San Diego FC vs. Houston Dynamo

July 12 — Real Salt Lake vs. Houston Dynamo

July 16 — Houston Dynamo vs. Vancouver 

July 19 — Houston Dynamo vs. Philadelphia 

July 25 — Houston Dynamo vs. LA Galaxy 

August 9 — Austin vs. Houston Dynamo

August 18 —Vancouver vs. Houston Dynamo

August 23 — Houston Dynamo vs. San Jose

August 30 — St. Louis vs. Houston Dynamo

September 13 —Colorado vs. Houston Dynamo

September 20 — Houston Dynamo vs. Portland 

September 27 — Nashville vs. Houston Dynamo

October 4 — Houston Dynamo vs. San Diego FC

October 18 — Sporting KC vs. Houston Dynamo 

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