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| Full name | Houston Dynamos Soccer Team | |||
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| Nickname(s) | The Dynamos | |||
| Short name | Houston Dynamos | |||
| Founded | 1983 | |||
| Dissolved | 1991 | |||
| Stadium | Houston, Texas, United States. | |||
| League | United Soccer League. | |||
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Houston Dynamos was a U.S. soccer team that existed in various forms from 1983 to 1991. In 1991, the team's owners changed the name to Houston International, but the team lasted only through the 1992 season before folding. The Dynamos were founded by Pete Kane and John M Gaughan. The Dynamos were founded with the intention of a continued building of the sport of soccer in Houston Texas. The Dynamos were the first team to give contracts to its players based on an entire year not on a season. The Houston Dynamos players year round went to parks, schools and events promoting the sport of soccer. In 1985 the Dynamos brought Pele to Houston creating great interest in the sport and spreading goodwill.