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| Major League Soccer | Western Conference: 7th Overall: 12th |
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| MLS Cup | Did not qualify | ||
| U.S. Open Cup | Quarterfinals | ||
| SuperLiga | Semifinals | ||
| Texas Derby | Runners-up | ||
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The 2010 Houston Dynamo season is the fifth season of the team's existence. This year was the first season that the team failedto qualify for the playoffs.
In February, the Dynamo participated in the Pro Soccer Classic, taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. They lost to New York Red Bulls on February 25, 6-5 on penalty kicks after a scoreless tie in regulation. They beat FC Dallas in the consolation game on February 27, 2-1. During their time in Florida, they also played a friendly against the UCF Knights NCAA Division I men's soccer team, which they won, 4-0.
They are scheduled to play pre-season friendlies against Austin Aztex FC of the USSF Division 2 Professional League, San Jose Earthquakes and C.D. Chivas USA.
Houston began their fifth Major League Soccer regular season on the road with a match against FC Dallas on March 27, 2010, followed by their home opener against the Real Salt Lake on April 1, 2010.
On April 24, 2010, starting midfielder Geoff Cameron ruptured his PCL. He was expected to return in mid-August.
On May 5, 2010, Houston lost to rivals FC Dallas 1-0 after Ihemelu scored in 78th minute.
The Dynamo went winless during the month of June.
Houston went winless during the month of July. On July 14, Houston released their first designated player Luis Angel Landin after less than one year with the club. On July 31, Thierry Henry made his MLS debut against Houston in a 2-2 tie.