Ted Segal holds first interview with Dynamo and Dash fans

 Ted Segal holds first interview with Dynamo and Dash fans

On September 14, new Dynamo and Dash majority owner Ted Segal had a chance to answer questions from fans.

Questions ranged from how he plans on rebuilding the teams to what’s next for BBVA Stadium.

When asked about how he plans to build a contentious team, Segal replied that spending should not be near the bottom of the league due to the size of the Houston media market. He also said that having most of the lower bowl closed off for Dash games does not make a good impression. “We want to have the entire lower bowl filled for Dash games and hopefully have the stadium completely sold out with every seat filled.” He added that even a full lower bowl is better for marketing the teams.

“One thing that will help is to bring more fans to Dash games. That will allow us to open up more seats and potentially draw in television revenue since most Dash games are only available online.”

When asked what he’s looking for in a general manager, Segal said that past success is going to be a large factor. “Whether it’s in Major League Soccer or FIFA, someone with a proven track record of winning will be at the top of the list. They also need to have a proven track record of successfully developing their youth league or academy.”

Will the new GM and majority owner turn the teams around, or will Houston once again be denied a soccer championship? The last time either the Dash or Dynamo won a championship was in 2007 when the Dynamo won the MLS Cup for a second time in a row.