Dynamo sign Academy product Mujeeb Murana to Homegrown contract

The Houston Dynamo have signed Dynamo Academy product Mujeeb Murana to a Homegrown contract through 2023 with club options for 2024 and 2025. The defender is the 15th Academy player to sign a Homegrown deal with the first team and the third signed by General Manager Pat Onstad since February 2022.

"The entire organization is proud to see one of our own earn a contract with the first team. This is just the next step for Mujeeb, who was an important member of a successful Dynamo 2 team last season,” Dynamo general manager, Pat Onstad said. “Credit to Kenny Bundy and his staff for what they’ve done to elevate our youth pathway and create opportunities for high-potential players like Mujeeb. We are excited about his potential and look forward to his continued development in Houston.” 

The 22-year-old played in 23 games, making 22 starts, for Dynamo 2 last season on a defense that conceded the fewest goals in the MLS NEXT Pro Western Conference. The Fresno, Texas native signed with Dynamo 2 on February 17, 2022 as one of four Academy players on the inaugural roster. Murana returned to Houston after three seasons at St. Louis University. He joined the Academy in 2021 and was a two-time Student of the Year honoree. Murana captained the U-19 team under Kenny Bundy and was coached by Daniel Roberts at the U-14 level.