MLS club Houston Dynamo give Femi Awodesu first-team contract

MLS club Houston Dynamo FC have signed defender Obafemi Awodesu to a first-team contract through the 2025 season with club options in 2026 and 2027, the club have announced.

Awodesu is the sixth Houston Dynamo 2 player to earn a first team contract with Houston.

“We are thrilled to reward Femi with a first team contract following an impressive season with Dynamo 2 last year, and he is another success story from our player development pathway,” President of Soccer Pat Onstad said.

“Femi’s competitiveness, leadership and desire to become a professional player at the highest levels after his college career has been impressive.

“With the help of our second team staff, he has improved his ability to the level that has given us the confidence that he can take the next step and contribute to our group.

“We look forward to Femi continuing his development with our Club and are excited about his professional future.”

Awodesu signed with the Club’s MLS NEXT Pro team ahead of the 2024 season, where he started all 29 of his appearances, including one postseason match, and tied for most regular season minutes across the league (2,520 minutes).

The 23-year-old helped Houston to its third consecutive postseason appearance as a key contributor along the backline, while leading the team with 1,489 passes completed and 41 clearances.

Awodesu managed two goals and one assist on the season, scoring his first professional goal versus Tacoma Defiance on May 26 and his second versus in-state rivals Austin FC II on July 11.


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