Mike Chabala returns to Houston Dynamo

Mike Chabala has returned to the Houston Dynamo as added depth at left back, while Anthony Arena is expected to stay with the club.

It is official: Andy Driver signs with Houston Dynamo

The Houston Dynamo announced today rumored Scottish Premier League target, Andy Driver, has officially inked a deal and is set to join the team soon.

Je-Vaughn Watson traded to FC Dallas for 2015 SuperDraft pick

Jamaican midfielder Je-Vaughn Watson will move a bit further north after the Dynamo have traded him to FC Dallas.

Rumor: Hearts' Andy Driver Moving to Houston Dynamo

Reports from Scotland have Hearts winger Andy Driver closing in on a move to the Houston Dynamo.

Dynamo prepare for final roster moves, Songo'o trial is over

With less than two weeks until the Houston Dynamo open their 2013 season, a few roster moves still need to be completed.

Houston Dynamo sign homegrown player Bryan Salazar

The Dynamo have signed their fifth homegrown player in team history - Bryan Salazar, a Dynamo Academy forward and high school senior who recently made waves in a scrimmage against the first team.

Dynamo Preseason News and Notes

The Dynamo season is set to open in less than a month. Here's the latest update on preseason news, trialists, and upcoming matches.

Macoumba Kandji Officially Joins Kalloni FC in Greece

According to their official website, Kalloni FC in the Greek second division.

Supplemental Draft: Houston Dynamo pick Anthony Arena, Nic Ryan, and Yannick Smith

The Houston Dynamo picked up a forward, midfielder, and defender with their three Supplemental Draft picks this afternoon. Anthony Arena, Nic Ryan, and Yannick Smith will head to Houston to compete for a roster spot and contract with the club.

Houston Dynamo Invite Mike Chabala and Calum Elliot to Preseason Camp

Former Dynamo defender Mike Chabala and Scottish forward Calum Elliot will both compete for a spot in the 2013 Houston Dynamo roster. Reports surfaced Friday the two players were invited to the Dynamo camp which kicks off Monday, January 21.

Roster Update: Houston Dynamo address missing pieces, still more work to be done

The Dynamo have added a defender and a forward, but there appears to be more work needed. Corey Ashe is the only left back on the team and could be in for a rough year with over 40 matches on the schedule.

Going Undercover in Jamaica: Getting the Scoop on Omar Cummings

Taking a look at our new acquisition, Omar Cummings, and the impact he can have this season. Also, The Grinch, and other random musings.

Andre Hainault Reaches Agreement with Ross County of Scottish Premier League

It appears Canadian defender Andre Hainault is set to cross the pond and begin a new career in Scotland. The 26 year old center back has agreed to terms with Ross County FC.

Houston Dynamo target Honduran Alex Lopez and other offseason rumblings

Dominic Kinnear could be looking to add a second Honduran to the Dynamo roster. This and more in the latest update on offseason moves.

Brian Ching returns to Houston Dynamo for 2013 season

Brian Ching made his 2013 intentions known by announcing he will be back in orange with the Houston Dynamo for the upcoming MLS season.

Omar Cummings Traded to Houston Dynamo

The Houston Dynamo acquired Omar Cummings in a trade with the Colorado Rapids on Sunday. Cummings heads to Houston to score goals - something he is very capable of doing.

Canetti confirms BIG move pending - Update: It's Omar Cummings!

During today's #CanettiChat, he answered a question about offseason moves with "we have one pending and it's a big one." And "You're going to like it"! Time for wild speculation!

MLS Re-Entry Draft Stage 1 Players Available

The Re-Entry Draft list has been updated for Stage 1, which will take place Friday, December 7, at 3:00 p.m. EST.

Here's your updated list - 11 players are off the original list we posted yesterday.

The following players have been removed: Gonzalo Segares (re-signed by Chicago), Rodney Wallace (re-signed by Portland), Josh Gardner (traded from Montreal to SKC), Tony Tchani (Columbus), Justin Mapp (Montreal), Kyle Nakazawa (Los Angeles), Brian Perk (Los Angeles), Marvell Wynne (Colorado), Steve Purdy (Portland), O'Brian White (Seattle), and Stephen King (D.C. United).

The first three players on the list have been re-signed or traded, while the rest will attempt to re-negotiate their contract with their existing club.

Chicago: Jay Nolly (Option Declined)
Chicago: Corben Bone (Option Declined)

Chivas USA: Juan Pablo Angel (Out of Contract)
Chivas USA: Peter Vagenas (Out of Contract)
Chivas USA: Danny Califf (Option Declined)
Chivas USA: Alejandro Moreno (Option Declined)

Columbus: Chris Birchall (Option Declined)
Columbus: Will Hesmer (Option Declined)
Columbus: Julius James (Option Declined)

Colorado: Tyrone Marshall (Out of Contract)
Colorado: Scott Palguta (Out of Contract)
Colorado: Conor Casey (Option Declined)
Colorado: Hunter Freeman (Option Declined)
Colorado: Jamie Smith (Option Declined)
Colorado: Ian Joyce (Option Declined)
Colorado: Joseph Nane (Option Declined)
Colorado: Tyson Wahl (Option Declined)

D.C. United: Michael Chabala (Option Declined)
D.C. United: Maicon Dos Santos (Option Declined)

FC Dallas: Bruno Guarda (Out of Contract)
FC Dallas: Kevin Hartman (Out of Contract)
FC Dallas: Julian De Guzman (Out of Contract)
FC Dallas: Scott Sealy (Option Declined)

Houston: Colin Clark (Out of Contract)

Sporting KC: Olukorede Aiyegbusi (Option Declined)
Sporting KC: Luke Sassano (Option Declined)

LA Galaxy: Chad Barrett (Option Declined)
LA Galaxy: Andrew Boyens (Option Declined)
LA Galaxy: Bryan Jordan (Option Declined)
LA Galaxy: Pat Noonan (Option Declined)

Montreal: Shavar Thomas (Option Declined)

New England: Tim Murray (Option Declined)
New England: Blair Gavin (Option Declined)

New York: Bill Gaudette (Option Declined)
New York: Stephen Keel (Option Declined)

Philadelphia: Chase Harrison (Option Declined)

Portland: Lovel Palmer (Option Declined)

Real Salt Lake: Paulo Jr. (Option Declined)
Real Salt Lake: Kyle Reynish (Option Declined)

Seattle: Andrew Weber (Option Declined)
Seattle: Mike Seamon (Option Declined)

San Jose: Tim Ward (Out of Contract)
San Jose: Ramiro Corrales (Option Declined)
San Jose: Joseph Gjertsen (Option Declined)
San Jose: Ike Opara (Option Declined)
San Jose: Khari Stephenson (Option Declined)

Toronto: Eric Avila (Out of Contract)
Toronto: Adrian Cann (Option Declined)
Toronto: Jeremy Hall (Option Declined)
Toronto: Ty Harden (Option Declined)
Toronto: Andrew Wiedeman (Option Declined)

Vancouver: John Thorrington (Option Declined)

Brunner headed to Houston to play

Eric Brunner is the newest member in orange after a trade with the Portland Timbers. The 26 year old central defender is used to being in the starting 11 - and Stumptown Footy's Editor thinks he'll find a similar spot on the Dynamo.

Re-Entry Draft Players Available

With Calen Carr's injury being confirmed as a torn ACL, the Houston Dynamo will likely look in several places for a viable replacement.

The first option will come this Friday at noon as the MLS will hold the 2012 Re-Entry Draft. Players listed as available below could still opt out of the draft if they can come to terms on an agreement with their current club. That's what Dynamo defender Bobby Boswell did last year to remain in orange.

The question is are there any players that could be a fill in for Calen Carr's speed? Could Maicon Santos be an option? What about other needs for the club?

Take a look and let us know who might be a good pickup for the 2013 Houston Dynamo squad. As the list updates prior to Friday, we'll update our offseason storystream.

Eligible Players (by club):

Chicago: Jay Nolly (Option Declined)
Chicago: Gonzalo Segares (Option Declined)
Chicago: Corben Bone (Option Declined)

Chivas USA: Juan Pablo Angel (Out of Contract)
Chivas USA: Peter Vagenas (Out of Contract)
Chivas USA: Danny Califf (Option Declined)
Chivas USA: Alejandro Moreno (Option Declined)

Columbus: Chris Birchall (Option Declined)
Columbus: Will Hesmer (Option Declined)
Columbus: Julius James (Option Declined)
Columbus: Tony Tchani (Option Declined)

Colorado: Tyrone Marshall (Out of Contract)
Colorado: Scott Palguta (Out of Contract)
Colorado: Conor Casey (Option Declined)
Colorado: Hunter Freeman (Option Declined)
Colorado: Jamie Smith (Option Declined)
Colorado: Marvell Wynne (Option Declined)
Colorado: Ian Joyce (Option Declined)
Colorado: Joseph Nane (Option Declined)
Colorado: Tyson Wahl (Option Declined)

D.C. United: Michael Chabala (Option Declined)
D.C. United: Maicon Dos Santos (Option Declined)
D.C. United: Stephen King (Option Declined)

FC Dallas: Bruno Guarda (Out of Contract)
FC Dallas: Kevin Hartman (Out of Contract)
FC Dallas: Julian De Guzman (Out of Contract)
FC Dallas: Scott Sealy (Option Declined)

Houston: Colin Clark (Out of Contract)

Sporting KC: Olukorede Aiyegbusi (Option Declined)
Sporting KC: Luke Sassano (Option Declined)

LA Galaxy: Chad Barrett (Option Declined)
LA Galaxy: Andrew Boyens (Option Declined)
LA Galaxy: Bryan Jordan (Option Declined)
LA Galaxy: Kyle Nakazawa (Option Declined)
LA Galaxy: Pat Noonan (Option Declined)
LA Galaxy: Brian Perk (Option Declined)

Montreal: Justin Mapp (Out of Contract)
Montreal: Josh Gardner (Option Declined)
Montreal: Shavar Thomas (Option Declined)

New England: Tim Murray (Option Declined)
New England: Blair Gavin (Option Declined)

New York: Bill Gaudette (Option Declined)
New York: Stephen Keel (Option Declined)

Philadelphia: Chase Harrison (Option Declined)

Portland: Lovel Palmer (Option Declined)
Portland: Steve Purdy (Option Declined)
Portland: Rodney Wallace (Option Declined)

Real Salt Lake: Paulo Jr. (Option Declined)
Real Salt Lake: Kyle Reynish (Option Declined)

Seattle: Andrew Weber (Option Declined)
Seattle: O'Brian White (Option Declined)
Seattle: Mike Seamon (Option Declined)

San Jose: Tim Ward (Out of Contract)
San Jose: Ramiro Corrales (Option Declined)
San Jose: Joseph Gjertsen (Option Declined)
San Jose: Ike Opara (Option Declined)
San Jose: Khari Stephenson (Option Declined)

Toronto: Eric Avila (Out of Contract)
Toronto: Adrian Cann (Option Declined)
Toronto: Jeremy Hall (Option Declined)
Toronto: Ty Harden (Option Declined)
Toronto: Andrew Wiedeman (Option Declined)

Vancouver: John Thorrington (Option Declined)

Calen Carr suffers torn ACL, out indefinitely

The Houston Dynamo officially announced forward Calen Carr suffered a torn ACL during the MLS Cup final.

He will undergo several weeks of prehabilitation, before needed surgery to repair the knee. No date is set at this time.

Sad news for Carr who has excelled in a starting role for the Dynamo over the last two seasons.

Official Dynamo Press Release:

HOUSTON, TX (Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012) - Houston Dynamo forward Calen Carr suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in the MLS Cup Final against the LA Galaxy on Saturday, it was announced today.

Carr will undergo several weeks of prehabilitation prior to having surgery to repair the knee. The surgery date is yet to be determined. A time table for Carr's return to the field will be established after the surgery.

Carr, 30, scored the opening goal in Saturday's MLS Cup Final after setting a career-high with four regular season goals. Carr also recorded two postseason assists after netting two in the regular season. The Berkeley, Calif. native set career-highs in starts (17) and minutes played (1,512) in the regular season.

Kinnear thinks Ching may come back

According to our favorite local multi-sport coverage beat-writer extraordinaire (yes, this is sarcasm), Head Coach Dominic Kinnear thinks veteran forward Brian Ching might be back in Orange next season after all.

"I wouldn't be surprised to see (Ching) playing next year," said Kinnear, who also made it clear Houston is where Ching would want to play.

You can read the "full" article, here. And hey, the article isn't pay-walled. Kudos Chron on a job well done this time around.

Dynamo prepare for MLS Re-Entry Draft, make first roster moves of offseason

Dominic Kinnear has a history of success with building a winner. Just two days removed from the MLS Cup, he starts to build another one for 2013.