Dynamo acquire Dominic Oduro from New York Red Bulls

HOUSTON, TX (Tuesday, May 27, 2009) – The Houston Dynamo acquired forward Dominic Oduro in a trade with the New York Red Bulls, the team announced today.

Houston sent a 2010 first-round pick in the MLS SuperDraft and a 2011 second-round pick in the MLS SuperDraft to the Red Bulls in exchange for Oduro.

Oduro, 23, is already in his fourth season in Major League Soccer. Oduro played with FC Dallas from 2006-08, scoring nine goals in 70 games, and has made three appearances with the Red Bulls this season. He played collegiate soccer at Virginia Commonwealth University from 2004-05. A native of Pramso, Ghana, Oduro has been called into camp with the Ghana U-23 national team but has not made any appearances.

“We played against him several times when he was in Dallas, and he always performed well,” Dynamo head coach Dominic Kinnear said. “His pace really stands out. He will definitely be a good addition to the team.”

The Houston Dynamo are a Major League Soccer franchise that has won two MLS Cup championships in its first three seasons and represented the United States in three consecutive regional championships. Currently on a six-game unbeaten streak, the Dynamo will close out their current two-game homestand on Saturday, May 30, against Toronto FC. Be sure to ask about the new Texas Children’s Health Plan Family Section. For more information, please log on to www.HoustonDynamo.com or call (713) 276-7500.

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DOMINIC ODURO

Pronunciation: oh-DOO-row

Position: Forward

Height: 6’0” Weight: 160 lbs.

Date of Birth: August 13, 1985

Birthplace: Pramso, Ghana

Hometown: Pramso, Ghana

Citizenship: Ghana

College: Virginia Commonwealth

Last Club: New York Red Bulls

How Acquired: Acquired in trade from New York on 5/27/09

Status: International