December 7, 2023 – Major League Soccer (MLS) – Houston Dynamo FC News Release
HOUSTON – Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) continued its efforts in 2023 to rebuild the business into a best-in-class organization across the Houston and sports landscapes. The club, under the leadership of majority owner and Chairman Ted Segal, remains focused on creating sustainable and systematic changes to better serve its fan base, staff, players and the Houston community.
CLUB INVESTMENT
Since his purchase of the club in June 2021, Segal has made significant investments across club operated facilities. HDFC and Shell Energy Stadium hosted 49 events during the 2023 calendar, welcoming 20 percent more visitors year-over-year to enjoy upgraded seats across the venue and the new East Club. Additionally, inclusion of 10 local restaurant providers to serve fans with local food options proved to be overwhelmingly successful and helped contribute to increased show rates and per caps across events.
In July, HDFC moved its front office operations into a new state-of-the art, 27,000 square foot building in East Downtown. The new HDFC headquarters (HQ), just north of Shell Energy Stadium, serves as the home for the club’s front office staff and offers a unique event space with views of the stadium to host fans, corporate partners and community leaders throughout the year.
HDFC expanded its corporate presence in 2023 adding new partnerships with many local and national companies including Fortune 500 listed ConocoPhillips and Verizon, joining to support both the Dash and Dynamo in efforts to serve and engage fans and the Houston community.
HOUSTON DASH
With one of the stingiest defenses in NWSL history, the Houston Dash conceded only 18 goals this season, marking the fewest goals allowed in league play this year. This league record was led notably by goalkeeper Jane Campbell and her league-leading 91 saves in her seventh season with the Dash.
Campbell was crowned the 2023 NWSL Goalkeeper of the Year, marking the first time she, or any Dash player, was named to an individual NWSL end of year award in the club’s 10-year history. Additionally, the Standford product was named to the 2023 NWSL Best XI. Campbell’s stellar campaign earned her a call up to the United States Women’s National Team during the final FIFA international window of 2023.
HOUSTON DYNAMO FC
The 2023 MLS campaign, led by first year head coach Ben Olsen, proved to be a resurgent one for Houston Dynamo FC. The team…
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