Houston Dynamo FC have traded defender Griffin Dorsey  to Orlando City SC in a major roster move that brings $1 million in General Allocation Money (GAM)  to Houston, along with a future sell‑on percentage. The deal includes $600,000 in 2026  and $400,000 in 2027 , with the potential for an additional $200,000  in GAM if performance conditions are met. Dorsey’s final appearance in a Dynamo jersey came during the Copa de Tejas match on February 14. Julio Alvar

Guilherme celebrates his 1st goal of the night. l Julio Alvarez - Foxtrot Media HOUSTON — Feb. 21, 2026.  Houston Dynamo FC kicked off their 2026 MLS campaign  with a thrilling 2–1 comeback victory  over Chicago Fire FC at Shell Energy Stadium. The night belonged to Brazilian attacker Guilherme , who delivered a stunning debut brace , becoming only the third player in club history  to score multiple goals in his first appearance. The win also improves Houston’s all‑time MLS h

Photo by Julio Alvarez  - Foxtrot Media The Houston Dynamo began preseason with an aim to rebuild, turning a new leaf after a disastrous 2025 season that saw the team miss out on playoffs for the first time in Ben Olsen's tenure and setting the worst single-season home record in franchise history. President of Soccer Pat Onstad and Technical Director Asher Mendelsohn have been vocal about the team's failure in regards to reinforcements brought in the previous season and team