Benjamin Robert Olsen is an American sports executive, soccer coach, and former professional player who was formerly the president of Washington Spirit, a professional women's soccer club in the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). He is currently the head coach of Houston Dynamo FC in Major League Soccer. Olsen is best known for his long-term association with D.C. United of Major League Soccer (MLS), first as a player then as a coach.
Olsen in 2011
Olsen (center) defending a corner kick during an international friendly against Real Madrid C.F. in 2009 at FedExField
Olsen during practice at SAS Soccer Park before a match against Jamaica
Supporters display a tifo supporting Olsen during a match against FC Dallas
Houston Dynamo FC is an American professional soccer club based in Houston. The Dynamo compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member of the Western Conference. Established on December 15, 2005, the club was founded after their former owners relocated the San Jose Earthquakes' players and staff to Houston following the 2005 season. For their first six seasons in Houston, the Dynamo were based at Robertson Stadium on the campus of the University of Houston. During the 2012 season, the club moved to Shell Energy Stadium, a soccer-specific stadium in East Downtown Houston.
Paul Dalglish holds the trophy after the 2006 MLS Cup victory
President George W. Bush and the 2007 Dynamo squad after the second MLS Cup victory
Brian Mullan vs. the New York Red Bulls during the 2008 Western Conference Semifinals at Robertson Stadium.
Houston players walk onto the pitch with mascots prior to a April 2009 match with Colorado
