For the first time in their history, the Houston Dynamo have independent ownership – and it's led by a familiar face.
The club announced on Tuesday that a group led by Gabriel Brener – a minority owner for eight years, and a regular at Dynamo home games – has purchased controlling interest. Brener & Co. take over from former majority owners AEG, which once oversaw as many as six MLS teams but now manage only the LA Galaxy.
MLSsoccer.com spoke with Brener by phone to learn more about his feelings on the club, what prompted him to step up his investment and what the fans can expect on and off the field under his stewardship.