The Houston Dynamo have secured defender Sam Vines with a contract running through 2027. The 26-year-old left back previously played for the Colorado Rapids and brings international experience to his new team.
Houston Dynamo FC has acquired defender Sam Vines as a free agent, inking him to a contract that extends through the 2027 season, the team announced Friday.
The 26-year-old left back became available after the Colorado Rapids released him prior to the 2026 campaign.
During his time with Colorado across two separate stints (2018-21 and 2024-25), Vines recorded three goals and seven assists over 116 matches.
“Sam is a fullback who brings versatility, quality on the ball and valuable experience at the MLS, European and international levels,” Dynamo president of soccer Pat Onstad said. “His technical ability and understanding of the game fit well with the way we want to play. We are excited to welcome Sam and his wife to Houston and look forward to his contributions this season.”
Between his Colorado tenures, Vines spent two seasons (2021-23) competing for Royal Antwerp in Belgium’s top division. He has also represented the United States Men’s National Team in nine international matches, scoring once.
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