Houston Dynamo confirm Owen Coyle appointment

Former Burnley, Bolton Wanderers and Wigan Athletic manager Owen Coyle takes charge of MLS side Houston Dynamo.

By Liam Apicella, Features Editor

Published: December 9 2014 | 16:26

Last updated: December 9 2014 | 16:39

Owen Coyle has been appointed the new head coach of MLS side Houston Dynamo.

The Scot has been out of work since he left Championship outfit Wigan Athletic in December 2013.

However, following discussions with Dynamo officials, the former Burnley and Bolton Wanderers boss has returned to the game.

"First and foremost I'm thankful for the opportunity to come to the Houston Dynamo. It's nice to be wanted by a fantastic club and I feel we have a great opportunity to put a team on the pitch that is pleasing on the eye and can win games," the 48-year-old told reporters.

"I've been watching Houston Dynamo for many years and I know the atmosphere of the supporters. The league is thriving and the opportunity to join a big club like the Dynamo is very exciting for me."

Coyle will begin work early next year, with the new MLS season due to get underway in March.

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1	Inter Miami Inter Miami	34	22	8	4	79	49	30	74
2	Columbus Crew	34	19	9	6	72	40	32	66
3	FC Cincinnati Cincinnati	34	18	5	11	58	48	10	59
4	Orlando City	34	15	7	12	59	50	9	52
5	Charlotte FC Charlotte FC	34	14	9	11	46	37	9	51
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9	Atlanta United Atlanta	34	10	10	14	46	49	-3	40
10	DC United	34	10	10	14	52	70	-18	40
11	Philadelphia Union Philadelphia	34	9	10	15	62	55	7	37
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5	Houston Dynamo Houston	34	15	9	10	47	39	8	54
6	Minnesota United Minnesota Utd	34	15	7	12	58	49	9	52
7	Colorado Rapids Colorado	34	15	5	14	61	60	1	50
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