2009 Houston Dynamo season

The 2009 Houston Dynamo season was the fourth season of existence for the Houston franchise since joining Major League Soccer (MLS) prior to the 2006 season. It was the team's fourth season with head coach Dominic Kinnear, majority owner Philip Anschultz, president Oliver Luck, and chief operating officer Chris Canetti.

The Dynamo qualified for the MLS Cup Playoffs for the fourth consecutive year after finishing 2nd in the Western Conference during the regular season. In the playoffs, Houston defeated the Seattle Sounders FC 1–0 over two legs in the Conference Semifinals before losing 2–0 to the Los Angeles Galaxy in the Conference Final. In the U.S. Open Cup, the Dynamo reached the semifinals, where they lost 2–1 to the eventual champion Seattle Sounders. The Dynamo also competed in the CONCACAF Champions League, losing to Atlante 4–1 on aggregate in the quarterfinals of the 2008–09 Champions League while also finishing third in their group for the 2009–10 Champions League, failing to advance.

Final roster As of November 14, 2009.

Appearances and goals are totals for MLS regular season only. No.NameNationalityPositionDate of birth (Age)Joined fromJoined inApps.GoalsGoalkeepers1Tally HallGKMay 12, 1985 (24)Esbjerg fB20090018Pat OnstadGKJanuary 13, 1968 (41)San Jose Earthquakes2006113030Tyler Deric (HGP)GKAugust 30, 1988 (21)Houston Dynamo Academy200900Defenders2Eddie RobinsonDFJune 19, 1978 (31)San Jose Earthquakes20067144Ryan CochraneDFAugust 8, 1983 (26)San Jose Earthquakes200958216Craig WaibelDFAugust 21, 1975 (34)San Jose Earthquakes200676620Geoff CameronDFJuly 11, 1985 (24)University of Rhode Island200852324Wade Barrett (C)DFJune 23, 1976 (33)San Jose Earthquakes200699031André HainaultDFJune 17, 1986 (23)FK Baník Most200920132Bobby BoswellDFMarch 15, 1983 (26)D.C. United2008582Midfielders5Danny Cruz (GA)MFJanuary 3, 1990 (19)UNLV2009606Erik UstruckMFJanuary 4, 1985 (24)Santa Clara University2007208Richard MulrooneyMFNovember 3, 1976 (33)Toronto FC20076519Brian MullanMFApril 23, 1978 (31)San Jose Earthquakes2006114611Brad DavisMFNovember 8, 1981 (28)San Jose Earthquakes2006981213Ricardo ClarkMFFebruary 10, 1983 (26)San Jose Earthquakes200697717Mike ChabalaMFMay 24, 1984 (25)University of Washington200615019John Michael HaydenMFApril 27, 1984 (25)Indiana University20070022Stuart HoldenMFAugust 1, 1985 (24)Sunderland A.F.C.2006881526Corey AsheMFMarch 14, 1986 (23)University of North Carolina2007711Forwards7Luis Ángel Landín (DP)FWJuly 23, 1985 (24)Monarcas Morelia20097110Abe ThompsonFWJanuary 12, 1982 (27)Kansas City Wizards20091015Cam WeaverFWJune 10, 1983 (26)San Jose Earthquakes20098323Dominic OduroFWAugust 13, 1985 (24)New York Red Bulls200916125Brian ChingFWMay 24, 1978 (31)San Jose Earthquakes20068539

Player movement

In Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed. DatePlayerPositionAgePrevious clubNotesRefDecember 12, 2008 Julius JamesDF24 Toronto FCAcquired along with allocation money in exchange for Dwayne De Rosario. January 23, 2009 Tally Hall GK 23 Esbjerg fB Signed on a free transfer. January 29, 2009 Felix Garcia FW 18 Laredo Heat Signed as a Generation Adidas player. An undisclosed fee was given to the Laredo Heat. Houston traded an international roster slot for two years and swapped allocation ranking spots to Toronto FC for the right to sign him. February 27, 2009 Tyler Deric GK 20 Houston Dynamo AcademySigned as a homegrown player. March 30, 2009 Ade AkinbiyiFW34 BurnleySigned on a free transfer. April 14, 2009 André Hainault DF 22 Baník MostFull transfer, fee undisclosed. May 27, 2009 Dominic OduroFW23 New York Red BullsAcquired in exchange for a first round pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft and a 2nd round pick in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft.June 9, 2009 Cam WeaverFW 25 San Jose EarthquakesAcquired in exchange for Chris Wondolowski and a conditional pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. August 14, 2009 Ryan CochraneDF26 San Jose EarthquakesAcquired in exchange for an international roster slot through the end of the 2010 season.September 15, 2009 Abe Thompson FW 27 Kansas City WizardsAcquired along with allocation money in exchange for Kei Kamara.

Out Per Major League Soccer and club policies terms of the deals do not get disclosed. DatePlayerPositionAgeDestination ClubNotesRefNovember 26, 2008 Nate JaquaFW27 Seattle Sounders FCSelected in the 2008 MLS Expansion Draft.December 12, 2008 Dwayne De RosarioMF30 Toronto FCTraded for Julius James and allocation money.December 2008 Johnny AlcarazMF23RetiredReleased following the 2008 season. December 2008 Kyle Brown FW 25 Austin Aztex Released following the 2008 season. December 2008 Tony Caig GK 34 Chesterfield Released following the 2008 season.December 2008 Nick HatzkeMF25RetiredReleased following the 2008 season.December 2008 Guy-Roland KpeneFW25 Long Island Rough RidersReleased following the 2008 season. December 2008 Corbin Waller GK 23 Charlotte Eagles Released following the 2008 season.December 2008 Stephen WondolowskiDF23RetiredReleased following the 2008 season. January 26, 2009 Patrick Ianni DF 23 Seattle Sounders FC Traded for a conditional pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft. February 5, 2009 Felix Garcia FW 18 Laredo Heat Garcia left Houston after a week, returning to Laredo to finish school. The Dynamo retained his MLS rights, but he no longer occupied a roster spot. Reportedly, he skipped a team meeting and a mandatory physical, and left practice early prior to the announcement of his departure. He did not return to the team, even after graduating from high school.June 9, 2009 Chris WondolowskiFW 25 San Jose EarthquakesTraded along with a conditional pick in the 2010 MLS SuperDraft for Cam Weaver. August 14, 2009 Julius James DF 25 D.C. United Traded for a third round pick in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft.August 20, 2009 Ade Akinbiyi FW 34 Notts CountyReleasedSeptember 15, 2009 Kei KamaraST25 Kansas City WizardsTraded for Abe Thompson and allocation money.

Loans in DatePlayerPositionAgeLoaned FromNotesRefAugust 20, 2009 Luis Ángel LandínFW24 Monarcas MoreliaSigned on a 16-month loan as a Designated Player.

Loans out DatePlayerPositionAgeLoaned ToNotesRefMay 8, 2009 Tyler DericGK20 Austin AztexMultiple short-term loans throughout the seasonMay 9, 2009 John Michael HaydenMF25 Cleveland City StarsLoaned until June 9, 2009June 13, 2009 Julius JamesDF24 Minnesota ThunderLoaned until July 29, 2009June 16, 2009 Mike ChabalaDF25 Austin AztexLoaned until June 22, 2009June 16, 2009 Eric UstruckMF24 Austin AztexLoaned until June 22, 2009

MLS SuperDraft

RoundPickPlayerPositionAgeCollegeNotesRef340 Danny CruzMF19UNLVSigned to a Generation Adidas contract.456 Marcus TracyFW22Wake ForestSigned with AaB Fodbold.

Coaching staff As of November 14, 2009. +PositionNameHead coach Dominic KinnearAssistant coach John SpencerGoalkeeper coach Tim HanleyHead athletic trainer Theron EnnsAssistant athletic trainer Shane CaronTeam administrator Nick KowbaEquipment manager Michael Porter

Pre-season

Friendlies

Competitions

Major League Soccer

Standings

Western Conference

Overall

Results summary

Results by round

Match results

MLS Cup Playoffs

U.S. Open Cup

2008–09 CONCACAF Champions League

2009–10 CONCACAF Champions League

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Player statistics

Appearances, goals, and assists {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center;" |+ ! rowspan="2" | ! rowspan="2" | ! rowspan="2" | ! rowspan="2" | ! colspan="3" | ! colspan="3" | ! colspan="3" | ! colspan="3" | ! colspan="3" | ! colspan="3" | |- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |- |1||GK||||align=left|||7||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||3||0||0||0||0||0||4||1||0 |- |2||DF||||align=left|||5||1||0||1||0||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||3||1||0 |- |3||DF||||align=left|Left during the season||13||0||0||8||0||0||0||0||0||3||0||0||2||0||0||0||0||0 |- |4||DF||||align=left|||9||0||2||6||0||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||3||0||0 |- |5||MF||||align=left|||11||0||0||6||0||0||0||0||0||3||0||0||0||0||0||2||0||0 |- |6||MF||||align=left|||8||0||0||2||0||0||0||0||0||3||0||0||0||0||0||3||0||0 |- |7||FW||||align=left|||10||1||0||7||1||0||3||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |7||FW||||align=left|Left during the season||8||2||1||7||2||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||1||0||0||0||0||0 |- |8||MF||||align=left|||17||1||1||14||1||1||0||0||0||1||0||0||2||0||0||0||0||0 |- |9||MF||||align=left|||38||0||6||25||0||4||3||0||0||3||0||1||2||0||0||5||0||1 |- |10||FW||||align=left|||3||1||1||1||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||2||0||1 |- |10||FW||||align=left|Left during the season||28||6||1||22||5||1||0||0||0||3||0||0||2||0||0||1||1||0 |- |11||MF||||align=left|||39||5||13||27||5||12||3||0||0||2||0||0||2||0||1||5||0||0 |- |13||MF||||align=left|||29||1||1||22||1||1||3||0||0||0||0||0||2||0||0||2||0||0 |- |14||FW||||align=left|Left during the season||18||1||0||14||0||0||0||0||0||3||1||0||0||0||0||1||0||0 |- |15||FW||||align=left|||13||4||1||8||3||1||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||3||1||0 |- |16||DF||||align=left|||18||1||0||13||1||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||1||0||0||4||0||0 |- |17||MF||||align=left|||24||0||3||15||0||3||2||0||0||3||0||0||0||0||0||4||0||0 |- |18||GK||||align=left|||37||0||0||30||0||0||3||0||0||0||0||0||2||0||0||2||0||0 |- |19||MF||||align=left|||6||0||2||0||0||0||0||0||0||3||0||2||0||0||0||3||0||0 |- |20||MF||||align=left|||41||5||6||29||2||6||3||0||0||2||2||0||2||0||0||5||1||0 |- |22||MF||||align=left|||36||8||5||26||6||4||3||0||0||0||0||0||2||0||0||5||2||1 |- |23||FW||||align=left|||27||3||4||16||1||4||3||0||0||3||2||0||0||0||0||5||0||0 |- |24||DF||||align=left|||19||0||0||12||0||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||2||0||0||4||0||0 |- |25||FW||||align=left|||29||10||4||19||8||3||3||1||0||0||0||0||2||0||0||5||1||1 |- |26||MF||||align=left|||37||2||5||27||0||3||2||0||0||3||1||1||1||0||0||4||1||1 |- |30||GK||||align=left|||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |31||DF||||align=left|||28||1||2||20||1||2||3||0||0||1||0||0||0||0||0||4||0||0 |- |32||DF||||align=left|||41||3||0||29||1||0||3||0||0||3||1||0||1||1||0||5||0||0

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