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Houston Today
By the People, for the People
Houston Dynamo extend Blake Gillingham's contract
The 27-year-old midfielder will remain with the MLS club for the 2026 season.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Houston Dynamo have exercised their option to keep midfielder Blake Gillingham on the roster for the 2026 Major League Soccer season. Gillingham, 27, has been with the Dynamo since being drafted in 2019 and has become a key part of the team's midfield.
Why it matters
Retaining Gillingham provides stability and continuity for the Dynamo as they look to build on a promising 2025 season and push for a playoff spot in 2026. Gillingham's consistent play and leadership in the middle of the park have been valuable assets for the club.
The details
The Dynamo did not disclose the financial terms of Gillingham's new contract, but the club confirmed they have exercised the option to keep him under contract for the 2026 season. Gillingham was originally drafted 12th overall by Houston in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft after a successful college career at the University of Minnesota.
- Gillingham was drafted by the Dynamo in 2019.
- The Dynamo have now exercised their option to keep Gillingham for the 2026 season.
The players
Blake Gillingham
A 27-year-old midfielder who has played for the Houston Dynamo since being drafted by the club in 2019.
Houston Dynamo
The Major League Soccer club based in Houston, Texas that has kept Gillingham under contract for the 2026 season.
What’s next
Gillingham will now prepare to report to preseason training with the Dynamo in January 2026 as the club looks to build on its 2025 campaign.
The takeaway
Retaining a key young midfielder like Gillingham is an important move for the Dynamo as they aim to remain competitive in MLS and continue developing their roster through the draft and player development.
