Houston Dynamo extend coach Ben Olsen’s contract through 2027-28 season

Olsen led Houston to the 2023 U.S. Open Cup and has the Dynamo in the playoffs for the third time in four seasons.

The Athletic

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Head coach Ben Olsen has signed a contract extension with Houston Dynamo through the 2027-28 season.
Olsen's previous contract with the MLS club was scheduled to expire in December.
Under Olsen, the Dynamo won the 2023 U.S. Open Cup and clinched three playoff appearances in four seasons.

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The Houston Dynamo have signed head coach Ben Olsen to a contract extension that runs through the 2027-28 season. Olsen's previous deal was set to expire in December. Since taking charge ahead of the 2023 campaign, Olsen has led Houston to the 2023 U.S. Open Cup title and secured playoff berths in three of his four seasons.

Houston currently sits fifth in the Western Conference with four regular-season matches remaining. Olsen ranks as the fifth-longest-tenured head coach in MLS, overseeing recent major roster additions including designated players Guilherme and Mateusz Bogusz, as well as the return of Mexican midfielder Héctor Herrera.

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Houston Dynamo extend coach Ben Olsen’s contract through 2027-28 season

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