Houston Dynamo enter the offseason with 19 players under contract, including midfielders Artur and Brooklyn Raines, after exercising their 2026 contract options. The club also retained right back Griffin Dorsey and winger Nelson Quiñónes, key pieces under head coach Ben Olsen. However, the Dynamo declined contract options for 10 players, including veteran defenders Franco Escobar and Damion Lowe, and midfielder Sebastian Kowalczyk. The team is in discussions with forward Amine Bassi about possibly returning, after he scored 21 goals in 114 appearances over the past three seasons. The Dynamo's year-end roster decisions set the stage for a busy winter, as the team looks to improve on a 12th-place Western Conference finish. Houston will need to strengthen their defense, with only four defenders currently under contract. The club's offseason plans will be closely watched by fans, as they look to bounce back from a disappointing season. The Dynamo's front office will be busy, with several players out of contract, including Franco Escobar and Gabe Segal. The team is also in discussions with defender Pablo Ortiz, as they look to rebuild their roster. With a strong offseason, the Dynamo can improve their chances of making the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs next season.