Dynamo's McGlynn and Holmes Visit Houston Zoo During World Cup Break

Midfielders visit local zoo during league hiatus.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 101 min read

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A wild day out feeding the Flamingoes 🦩 Jack and Duane visit the @houstonzoo! https://t.co/NrVlRzlhWD

What happened: Houston Dynamo midfielders Jack McGlynn and Duane Holmes spent Wednesday visiting the Houston Zoo as part of the club's 'Dynamo Take Houston' community outreach program. The players participated in educational sessions with zookeepers and assisted in feeding the flamingo flock during the public event.

Why it matters: The visit serves as a community touchpoint while MLS remains on a league-mandated break for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The same Jack and Duane who previously visited the facility are helping maintain local engagement before the team resumes formal training on June 15.

By the numbers: The Dynamo entered the World Cup break 7th in the Western Conference with 21 points and a 7-6-1 record. The club went 5-2-1 in their final eight matches before the pause, recording four clean sheets during that stretch.

What to watch: The squad will return to training at Houston Sports Park on Monday to begin a month of preparation for their July 22 match against D.C. United.

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@HoustonDynamo Jun 9, 3:54 PM ET

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